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QLD adds $210 million to battery industrial strategy

The Queensland government is adding a further $210 million in pursuit of establishing a battery production industry in the state. The sum brings the total committed to its Battery Industry Strategy to $570 million.

Tidal wave of investment gives Queensland’s energy transition momentum

Independent Australian think tank Climate Energy Finance (CEF) finds public and private capital is rapidly transitioning Queensland from its dependence on coal and methane gas for electricity generation. The findings were published today in a new report.

Queensland offgrid project upgrade demonstrates power of modern PV

A secluded island residence off-grid system receives new tech upgrade. The additional power and bang-for-buck demonstrates the new era of offgrid living available to Australian remote households.

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Queensland government to legislate 75% emissions reduction target

The Miles government in Queensland introduced legislation to state parliament today to formalize its emissions reduction target. The move takes the form of the Clean Economy Jobs Bill, which the state’s energy minister says will help create 100,000 new jobs.

Queensland residential battery subsidy open for business

The QLD Battery Booster program opened today to applicants. The rebate program will provide grants of up to $4,000 for a residential battery system. The $24 million (USD15.75 million) program is limited and will accept applications until the funding is exhausted.

Genex names EPC contractor for 775 MW solar project

Genex Power has tapped PCL Construction as its preferred engineering, procurement and construction contractor for the up to 775 MW first stage of the Bulli Creek solar project being developed in southeast Queensland.

Edify gets green light for Queensland hydrogen hub

Australian renewables developer Edify Energy has been tapped by the federal government to lead the development of a hydrogen hub in the north Queensland city of Townsville as it looks to take advantage of growing global demand for green hydrogen.

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Local council accommodates Iberdrola request for 360 MW Queensland solar farm

Spanish renewable energy company Iberdrola is pushing ahead with plans to build a 360 MW solar farm in regional Queensland after receiving local government approval to construct a temporary accommodation camp for the 500-strong workforce required to deliver the project.

Ace Power lands connection agreements for battery pair

Renewables developer Ace Power has secured its first grid connection agreements with the market operator for two battery energy storage projects in Australia, in what it says is a major milestone for the company.

Rio inks long-term offtake agreement for 1.1 GW Queensland solar plant

Resources giant Rio Tinto has signed Australia’s largest yet corporate power purchase agreement – agreeing to buy 100% of the output from European Energy Australia’s 1.1 GW Upper Calliope Solar Farm to provide renewable power to its aluminium operations in Queensland.

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