Ark Energy floats 3 GW renewables hub for Queensland
International metals group Korea Zinc’s Australian subsidiary Ark Energy has announced it will build 3 GW of renewable energy generation in north Queensland as part of plans to produce more than 1 million tonnes of green ammonia per annum for export by 2032.
Queensland expected to target to new renewable energy mark
The Queensland government is reportedly considering ramping up its renewable energy target as the state looks to wean itself off coal-fired power on the pathway to net zero emissions by 2050.
Mica Creek Solar Farm in Queensland mining hub signs third offtaker
Australian gas company APA Group has signed a third offtake agreement for its 88 MW Mica Creek Solar Farm, currently under construction in Queensland’s mining hub.
H2X goes to market with hydrogen electricity generators
Clean energy start-up H2X Global has notched a major milestone with the first of its hydrogen-powered generators – built to replace traditional fossil-fuel fired gensets and provide green electricity for emergency supply and off-grid operations – released to the Australian market.
Queensland’s biggest battery reaches full commercial operations
The biggest battery yet connected to the grid in Queensland has commenced full commercial operations with developer Vena Energy announcing it has flicked the switch on the 100 MW/150 MWh Wandoan South battery energy storage system in the state’s south-west.
Brisbane Airport expands AI program to help meet sustainability goals in airport first
Brisbane Airport Corporation is set to expand its use of artificial intelligence (AI) energy optimisation technology across the international airport following a successful six month trial.
Australia’s largest solar farm begins exporting to grid
A massive 400 MW solar farm being developed in Queensland’s Western Downs region by the Australian arm of French renewables developer Neoen is rapidly advancing toward full production with the project now exporting to the grid.
Lightsource bp begins construction on two solar farms in Australia’s east
Lightsource bp will reach financial close on its 400 MW (DC) Wellington North solar farm in New South Wales and its 90 MW Wunghnu Solar Farm in Victoria by the end of 2022, making it one of Australia’s largest solar developers.
Solar on radar as REP unveils large-scale project for southwest Queensland
Australian clean energy developer Renewable Energy Partners will investigate opportunities to incorporate solar PV and a big battery as part of its plan to develop a 600 MW wind farm in the Western Downs region of Queensland.
CEFC funding to unlock 1.5 GW of hosting capacity in Queensland REZ
The Australian government’s green bank has inked a landmark agreement with the Queensland government to develop critical transmission and grid infrastructure to connect more than 1.5 GW of renewable energy assets to the National Electricity Market.
