Quality programs underway at Aldoga solar farm
Acciona Energia’s 380 MW Aldoga solar farm, under-construction in Queensland, has engaged Spanish-headquartered Enertis Applus to initiate quality programs.
Genex 50 MW / 100 MWh Bouldercombe Battery Project operational
Genex’s first utility-scale battery energy storage system (BESS), the Bouldercombe Battery Project (BBP) in Rockhampton, Queensland is fully operational, following 2023 fire incident.
UQ start-up tips all-in-one O&M system to save solar farms millions
A Queensland tech start-up says it has developed an AI-based all-in-one solar farm operation and maintenance system that promises to boost the reliability of solar projects and could save the renewable energy industry $200 million a year.
Redback Technologies goes into voluntary administration
Australian inverter and battery company Redback Technologies is working to secure new investment after entering into voluntary administration this week.
Smart Energy Expo: Chelion rolls out latest residential energy storage system
The first of energy storage solutions specialist Chelion’s new iHome high-voltage residential battery storage systems are now being rolled out in Australia.
Redflow secures government grant to drive flow battery development
Queensland-based battery company Redflow has secured up to $1.12 million in government funding to support the development of a large-scale zinc-bromine flow battery prototype and to examine the potential to establish a large-scale battery manufacturing facility in the state.
RAPAD search for landholders to play part in 4.2 GW clean energy corridor
The developers of a proposed a “clean energy corridor” in Queensland’s central west that promises 4.2 GW of solar, grid-scale battery storage and a high-voltage transmission line are calling on landholders in the region to now register their interest in hosting renewable energy projects.
Japan’s J-Power launches new Genex takeover bid
After receiving an initial takeover bid last month, Australian renewable power generation and energy storage developer Genex Power has received a revised acquisition offer from Japanese energy company and anchor investor J-Power.
Remote community microgrids reach design and build stage
The Queensland government has announced plans to deliver the key infrastructure and support microgrid feasibility studies in five remote townships as it seeks to promote energy sovereignty for communities on the edge of the electricity grid.
1komma5° announces largest Australian acquisition yet
German solar technology developer and retailer 1komma5° has continued to strengthen its presence in the Australian market with the acquisition of Queensland-based Arkana Energy Group.
