SA Labor unveils $590 million green hydrogen initiative
South Australian Labor has unveiled plans for a $590 million renewable hydrogen initiative, including 250 MWe of hydrogen electrolyser facilities as part of its campaign to win power at the March 2022 state election.
Down 55% – but not out
Over 2,000 MW – or around 55% – of South Australia’s firm supply capacity was unavailable on March 12, 2021, along with virtually all of its large-scale renewable supply (a further 1,800 MW or so) but the lights stayed on – just.
Risen gets Green light for 80 MW string of solar PV projects
With ambitious plans to establish a 2 GW renewable energy portfolio in Australia, solar PV module supplier and project developer Risen Energy has signed a deal with Green Gold Energy (GGE) to jointly develop and construct a string of solar projects totalling 80 MW.
South Australian rooftop solar switched off in search for stability
The search for power system security has sparked an Australian first with the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) confirming South Australian energy authorities switched off 67 MW of rooftop and large-scale solar PV at the weekend when electricity demand plunged to a near-record low.
German company juwi targets Australia’s off-grid industries, building its sixth hybrid solution at SA mine
Juwi Renewable Energy, the Brisbane-based subsidiary of German company juwi, will construct a solar and diesel hybrid solution for Iluka’s South Australian Jacinth-Ambrosia mine, where zircon – used in ceramics – is the primary output.
Woolworths completes commercial-scale rooftop solar installation at SA distribution centre
Woolworths has completed the expansion of its Adelaide distribution centre, including the site’s commercial-scale rooftop solar system which is set to supply 20% of the centre’s electricity needs.
Neoen’s $3bn Goyder South Project going to plan as French giant targets 10 GW worldwide by 2025
The first stage of Neoen’s gigantic $3bn Goyder South Project in South Australia has received planning approval on the same day the French renewables company set out ambitions to exceed 10 GW in capacity by 2025, expansion largely planned in leading markets such as Australia.
UniSA works to ensure renewable energy dream doesn’t become recycling nightmare
With increasing numbers of decommissioned solar PV modules threatening a waste management nightmare, researchers at the University of South Australia are spearheading a national push to establish a stewardship scheme designed to manage the impacts of PV systems through their life cycle.
Against the odds, South Australia is a renewable energy powerhouse. How on Earth did they do it?
Less than two decades ago, South Australia generated all its electricity from fossil fuels. Last year, renewables provided a whopping 60% of the state’s electricity supply. The remarkable progress came as national climate policy was gripped by paralysis – so how did it happen?
Gransolar plans 13 big batteries for SA, Victoria, and NSW
Gransolar’s battery division, E22, will reportedly develop 13 large-scale batteries in South Australia, Victorian and NSW.
