Stor-Energy lodges plans for up to 3,530 MWh of storage at three sites
The proposed battery energy storage systems would provide long-duration storage across two battery systems at three sites in Queensland and New South Wales.
AERL secures CEC approval for 5.12 kWh modular battery
Energy technology manufacturer Australian Energy Research Laboratories has announced that its 5.12 kWh LiFe2 modular battery has been approved by the Clean Energy Council, making it eligible for state and federal government rebates.
Solar Sunshot shines $4.7 million on ingot and wafer manufacturing
Stellar PV is $4.7 million closer to bringing advanced solar manufacturing back to Australia with new funds for a feasibility study of a 2 GW low-emissions polysilicon ingot pulling and wafering facility near Townsville, Queensland.
Pacific Green signs 2 GWh capacity revenue swap agreement with Re2 Capital for Australian battery portfolio
The seven to 10-year revenue swap arrangements will support projects in four Australian states, and brings 3.5 GWh in deals done just this week by Pacific Green.
60% of Queensland electricity from rooftop solar by 2035 a ‘no-brainer’
A Queensland report says 60% of the states’ electricity could be generated by rooftop solar and distributed battery storage by 2035, if the state supports a host of initiatives resulting in further rollout of consumer energy resources.
Irish developer eyes 2,000 MWh renewables park in Queensland
Ireland-based renewables developer DP Energy has unveiled plans to build a 500 MW / 2,000 MWh battery energy storage system alongside a 1,400 MW wind farm in northwest Queensland.
Australia Post delivers rooftop solar to Queensland sites
Australia Post is continuing its deployment of rooftop solar and battery energy storage systems as part of the company’s multi-million-dollar energy efficiency program, announcing plans to deploy more than 1.2 MW of PV capacity at sites in Queensland.
Greenbank battery kicks off commercial operations to support 66,000 homes
The CS Energy Greenbank Battery in southeast Queensland has been regularly charging and discharging since beginning commercial operations in June, providing reliability and capability to the grid.
OX2 seeks green tick for Sunshine State solar and battery project
Swedish renewable energy developer OX2 has presented a large-scale solar farm and battery project planned for a former north Queensland sugarcane farm to the Australian government for environmental approval.
Queensland Bill tightens social licence and community benefit rules for solar
Queensland has mandated large-scale solar project community benefit and social licence requirements but critics argue it unfairly exempts Olympic Games related projects, risks renewable energy project delays and, weakens First Nations rights.
