New pilot facility to drive membrane technology from lab to market
A new membrane pilot facility at Monash University, Victoria is anticipated to lay foundations for breakthroughs in sustainable energy and help propel membrane science and technology research into real-world industrial solutions.
Coal waste breakthrough could unlock resources for 15 million EV magnets
Minerals to make magnets for 15 million electric vehicles is the potential of a Monash University breakthrough, turning proverbial water into wine, after extracting 17 critical minerals from coal fly ash, mine tailings, and old electronics.
Samsung gets notice to proceed for 250 MW battery in Victoria
The Australian arm of South Korean industrial giant Samsung C&T is set to start work on the 250 MW / 500 MWh Gnarwarre battery energy storage project being developed by Fotowatio Renewable Ventures in southern Victoria.
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.
Marinus Link undersea cable lands environmental approval
The Marinus Link undersea electricity connector between Tasmania and Victoria has secured federal environmental approval a day after state and Commonwealth governments announced a positive final investment decision for the 750 MW first stage of the project.
FRV Australia reaches financial close on its biggest battery
Saudi-backed Fotowatio Renewable Ventures Australia is advancing plans to build what will be its biggest battery project in the country after reaching a final investment decision on a 500 MWh energy storage system proposed for southern Victoria.
Marinus Link gets go-ahead to dive straight into stage 1 construction phase
Marinus Link, the 750 MW capacity high voltage direct current electricity interconnector proposed to strengthen the Tasmania and Victoria connection on the National Electricity Market, has reached Stage 1 financial investment decision.
Equis appoints operations provider for Melbourne renewable energy hub
Equis Australia has appointed United States-headquartered clean energy infrastructure management company NovaSource Power Services as the operations and maintenance provider to the Melbourne Renewable Energy Hub.
Victorian ‘grid-forming’ battery now fully operational
The 185 MW / 370 MWh Koorangie battery energy storage project in northwest Victoria has reached a major milestone with developer Edify Energy confirming the system, featuring grid-forming inverters, is now fully operational.
‘Mid-scale’ solar forms key part of new JV’s $500 million strategy
Melbourne-headquartered infrastructure and energy investment firm Kai Global and South Korea’s Wide Creek Asset Management have launched a $500 million joint venture dedicated to solar and battery energy storage projects in Australia.
