Federal government pumps millions into critical minerals projects
Two major critical minerals projects in Queensland and South Australia are to receive hundreds of millions of dollars in federal government loans as the Commonwealth seeks to deliver the building blocks for a ‘future made in Australia.’
Queensland commits $2.5 million for solar panel recycling scheme
The Queensland government has committed $2.5 million to progress the development of an “Australian first” solar panel recycling scheme in preparation for the “thousands” of PV panels installed on rooftops and across large-scale solar farms in the state that are approaching end of life.
Genex backs new takeover bid from Japan’s J-Power
The company behind the 250 MW / 2 GWh Kidston pumped hydro project being developed in north Queensland has given the tick of approval to a $381 million takeover bid from Japanese energy giant J-Power.
Quinbrook closes first stage of 2 GWh Supernode battery project
Australian-owned renewable energy investor and developer Quinbrook Infrastructure has announced financial close and the start of construction on a 250 MW / 500 MWh battery energy storage system that will form the first stage of a $2.5 billion renewables-powered data storage precinct in Queensland.
Construction begins on 380 MW central Queensland solar farm
Construction has officially commenced at Spanish renewable energy developer Acciona Energia’s 380 MW Aldoga Solar Farm being developed near the industrial centre of Gladstone on the central Queensland coast.
Powerlink delivers infrastructure to unlock 2 GW REZ
Queensland government-owned network operator Powerlink has completed construction work on the transmission infrastructure that will pave the way for more than 2 GW of renewable energy assets in the state’s southeast to connect to the National Electricity Market.
Alpha targets lithium-ion battery safety with high-purity alumina
Queensland aluminium materials manufacturer Alpha HPA says it is on the brink of transforming lithium-ion battery safety, declaring its high-purity aluminium nitrate is capable of providing a solution to lithium-ion battery fires.
Fortescue opens doors on 2 GW electrolyser factory
Fortescue has officially opened its 2 GW hydrogen electrolyser manufacturing facility Gladstone and followed that by confirming plans to establish a 50 MW green hydrogen production plant at the central Queensland coast site.
Genex eyes new PPAs for Bulli Creek solar project
Fortescue has missed a deadline to reach financial close on a green hydrogen project in Queensland that is key to Genex Power’s proposed Bulli Creek solar and big battery development, but there are other names on Genex’s dance card if the deal falls through.
Queensland battery manufacturer lands grant for automated pilot plant
Queensland-based clean tech company Graphene Manufacturing Group has hit a home run toward commercial product roll-out after pocketing a $2 million grant to spearhead the development of an automated assembly plant in the state capital.
