Elgin gets green light for biggest solar and storage project to date
A 150 MW solar farm and a 250 MWh battery energy storage system proposed for Victoria’s Central Highlands by British renewables developer Elgin Energy has won planning approval from the state government.
New rules rolled out for Victoria’s solar industry
All new solar systems and home batteries installed under Victoria’s solar and battery rebate schemes will need to be fitted with an active internet connection to support emergency backup and flexible exports under new rules to come into play later this year.
Victorian solar farm starts commissioning process
Italian energy giant Enel Green Power says the commissioning of the 93 MW Girgarre Solar Farm in central Victoria is now underway with the power plant expected to be fully operational early next year.
Pacific Energy lands first NSW PPA and sets up shop in Victoria
Western Australian renewables infrastructure provider Pacific Energy has set up a new office in Victoria with the initial task of managing another first for the company, the delivery of a 26 MW hybrid power system in New South Wales.
Investors look offshore as red tape threatens Australian renewables target
Fast-track approvals legislation in New Zealand is catching the eye of renewable energy investors in Australia amid concerns that bureaucratic red tape is impacting the timely delivery of key clean energy generation and storage projects.
Solar-hydrogen solution rolled out for off-grid settings
A new mobile power generator that combines solar and renewable hydrogen to provide zero-emissions power for remote and off-grid applications has been unveiled by Victorian startup H2PowerBox.
CleanPeak presses go on 26 MW Victorian solar farm
Commercial solar outfit CleanPeak Energy has officially commenced building its first utility-scale PV development with construction work beginning on the 26 MW Wangaratta Solar Farm being built in northeast Victoria.
Victorian water authority taps into large-scale renewable energy market
Victorian government-owned water authority GWMWater is branching into large-scale renewable energy generation with construction set to begin on a 6.5 MW solar array and battery energy storage system near the town of Nhill in the state’s west.
Flexible demand trials in Victoria aim for better integration of renewables
Two Victorian energy companies are putting their know-how to the test by using technology to solve flexible demand issues for residential, commercial, and industrial customers, with the aim of matching variable energy sources like rooftop solar, to supply and demand.
Property giant commits to battery storage on new industrial builds
Australian-headquartered real estate group and fund manager Dexus has commenced the roll out of more than $25 million worth of battery energy storage systems coupled with rooftop solar at its new warehouses as it looks to future-proof its investment portfolio.
