Idemitsu grabs stake in Graphinex battery materials bid
Australian miner Graphinex’s ambition to establish an integrated graphite mining and battery anode manufacturing business in Queensland has attracted the support of Japanese oil and gas giant Idemitsu Kosan.
Metis inks power purchase deal for first Australian solar project
Singapore-headquartered renewable energy infrastructure developer Metis Energy has locked in a renewables supply contract for its first major Australian project – the 94 MW Gunsynd Solar Farm being built in southwest Queensland.
PV-driven green hydrogen may be sold in Australia at $3/kg by 2030
A team of researchers in Queensland have calculated the levelised cost of green hydrogen under different installed capex scenarios for 2030. They also looked into the different possible sizing of PEM electrolysers.
Queensland roadmap plots path for 22 GW renewable energy zone strategy
The Queensland government has formally identified 12 potential renewable energy zones across the state as part of its plans to connect 22 GW of new grid-scale wind and solar generation needed to help achieve its clean energy targets.
State smooths way for Quinbrook polysilicon plant plans
Investment manager Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners’ plan to build a multi-billion-dollar polysilicon production plant in north Queensland to supply solar panel and battery manufacturers has received a major boost with the state government clearing the way to fast-track the project.
Rooftop solar on Lion Energy’s radar for Queensland hydrogen hub
Australian oil and gas developer Lion Energy is considering utilising rooftop solar to help power an integrated green hydrogen generation and distribution facility approved for the Port of Brisbane in Queensland.
Aurizon turns to battery technology to power rail fleet
Rail freight company Aurizon is steering a project to develop the next generation of Australian freight trains, aiming to transition from diesel fuel to battery technology to power its fleet as it works to deliver zero-emissions capable freight locomotives.
APA powers up Australia’s largest remote grid solar farm
Gas and electricity company APA Group has launched Australia’s largest remote-grid solar farm, announcing the official opening of the 88 MW Dugald River Solar Farm in outback Queensland.
Singapore developer advances move into Australian market
Singapore-headquartered renewable energy infrastructure developer Metis Energy has reached financial completion and pressed go for construction to start on the 94 MW Gunsynd Solar Farm being developed in southwest Queensland.
Nextracker to use local steel in 480 MW Queensland project
In the Australian leg of its global strategy, US-based tracker supplier Nextracker will use localy produced steel for a major project.
