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.
Genex buys Queensland solar + storage project with 2 GW of development rights
Australian renewable energy developer Genex Power has bought Queensland’s Bulli Creek storage project from Solar Choice, saying it plans to develop the site in five stages – the first of which will include a 400 MW / 1,600 MWh big battery.
Queensland pumped hydro & battery storage facility selects EPC
US engineering company Bechtel will support planning for proposed Queensland pumped hydro and energy storage facility, Big-T, at Lake Cressbrook in the state’s southeast. The project involves a 400 MW pumped hydro facility with 10 hours of storage and a 200 MW/200 MWh battery system.
Rio Tinto mulls 4 GW of renewable proposals for its Queensland operations
Miner Rio Tinto has received offers to build more than 4 GW of solar and wind capacity after the company sought proposals to help it cut carbon emissions at its Queensland operations.
CleanCo strikes renewables deal with Scentre Group
Queensland’s publicly-owned energy generator and retailer CleanCo has inked a long-term deal to supply shopping centre major Scentre Group with 100% renewable electricity for its Westfield centres across the state from 2025.
Kidston Solar Farm retains place atop large-scale performance rankings
Just days after Genex Power rejected a proposed $300 million takeover offer, claiming it undervalues the company, the developer’s 50 MW Kidston Solar Farm has once again been ranked Australia’s best performing large-scale PV asset.
Solar power target eclipsed in Queensland schools program
The Queensland government has exceeded its own expectations with 200,000 PV panels installed at more than 900 schools across the state as part of a $168 million solar installation program designed to help slash electricity costs and cut carbon emissions.
ACT accelerates move to EVs with plan to ban new petrol cars from 2035
The Australian Capital Territory is set to become the first Australian state or territory to phase out fossil fuel-powered vehicles with the government announcing plans to put the brakes on the sale of new petrol and diesel-fuelled vehicles from 2035.
FRV points to refinancing move as sign investor appetite is ‘growing’
The Australian arm of global renewable energy developer Fotowatio Renewable Ventures has pointed to the refinancing of its 100 MW Lilyvale Solar Farm in Queensland as a sign of renewed investor confidence in the nation’s renewables sector.
