Transgrid announces milestone for $2.3bn interstate transmission project
New South Wales transmission network owner Transgrid has commenced construction on its section of the $2.3 billion Project EnergyConnect, the high-voltage electricity transmission interconnector that will link power grids across three states, unlocking gigawatts of planned renewable energy projects.
Hydrogen industry calls on government for ‘transition deadlines’
The Australian Hydrogen Council is calling on the newly elected Federal Government to provide policy certainty, new investment and “targeted transition deadlines” to help create a market for green hydrogen and allow Australia’s emerging industry to thrive.
SA launches market sounding for major Whyalla project, plans hydrogen regulation framework
The newly elected South Australian premier Peter Malinauskas has today launched the market sounding for its hydrogen production facility near Whyalla, as well as the introduction of legislation to regulate hydrogen production, storage and transportation.
Green hydrogen megaproject in SA discontinued
Kallis Energy Investments has confirmed it will shelve its proposal to build a 6 GW renewable hydrogen project in Moolawatana, South Australia, due to water supply issues.
Vast Solar pushes ahead with ‘world-class’ solar thermal project
Australian solar thermal specialist Vast Solar has announced plans to build a 20MW concentrated solar thermal power plant with more than eight hours of energy storage near Port Augusta in South Australia after securing financial backing from the federal government.
Greens make $6.1 billion electric vehicle pitch ahead of election
The Greens have announced a $6.1 billion plan to boost the uptake of electric vehicles and reestablish auto manufacturing in its previous hub, South Australia.
State election day chills; South Australia hit $9,934/MWh on 19 March
South Australia had a notable wind generation rate during the final quarter of 2021 with ~569MW of average wind generation, accounting for ~57% of total average generation of the state and it is still going strong in this quarter.
Simec ‘gearing up’ to start work on 280MW South Australian solar farm
Work on the long-awaited 280MW Cultana Solar Farm in South Australia appears set to begin with Simec Energy Australia announcing this week it is preparing to start construction on the ~$350 million project.
World Solar Challenge back on track in Australian outback
A new generation of solar-powered cars is set to be tested in the harsh Australian outback next year after organisers of the World Solar Challenge confirmed the international car racing event will make its return in 2023.
State opposition taps Whyalla to host $593 million green hydrogen plant
The South Australian industrial city of Whyalla has been revealed as the preferred location for a $593 million green hydrogen project that the state opposition plans to build if it wins this month’s state election.
