Singaporean developer sizes up Australia’s ‘largest’ battery
Singapore-headquartered infrastructure developer Equis has announced plans to construct a 1,200 MW/2.4 GWh battery in Victoria that it claims will be the largest battery energy storage system yet developed in Australia and Asia.
Victorian neighbourhood battery plan to maximise benefits of ‘solar boom’
The Victorian government has unveiled an ambitious plan to install 100 battery energy storage systems in neighbourhoods across the state by the end of 2026 as part of a broader strategy to support the rollout of more rooftop solar PV as it targets 95% renewables by 2035.
Super fund to tip $100 million into green hydrogen projects
Queensland-based independent power producer ReNu Energy and aspiring green hydrogen manufacturer Countrywide Hydrogen will seek to advance its renewable hydrogen projects from concept to production after Australian superannuation fund HESTA agreed to invest up to $100 million (USD 64 million) to develop the facilities.
20 MWh battery project commissioned in ACT
A 10 MW/20 MWh battery energy storage system associated with a Victorian wind farm has be commissioned by Ingeteam at the Queanbeyan substation in the Australian Capital Territory.
Longwarry battery project up and running
Gransolar Group subsidiary E22’s Longwarry battery energy storage project has successfully joined the grid in time to improve network reliability ahead of the peak demand summer season.
Amazon takes wraps off 1.4 MW rooftop solar system in Melbourne
Online retail giant Amazon has taken the wraps off a 1.4 MW rooftop solar system that will help power operations at its new 15,600 square metre sort centre being developed in Melbourne’s north.
Victoria to target 95% renewable energy by 2035
The Victorian government has announced an ambitious target to reach 95% renewables by 2035, to end the state’s reliance on coal generation, and to establish a publicly owned corporation that will see the state hold a controlling stake in new renewable energy projects.
Flood crisis prompts Victoria to fund more solar in vulnerable communities
As parts of northern Victoria remain inundated by flood waters and power outages, the state government has announced $7.5 million (USD 4.7 million) in funding for improved energy resilience through rooftop solar and batteries across 24 towns deemed vulnerable to extreme weather events.
Doubts remain despite ‘game changing’ multibillion dollar transmission and REZ funding launch
The Australian federal government’s $20 billion (USD 12.6 billion) Rewiring the Nation program has kicked off with billions allocated to support two major interconnector transmission projects.
Victorian university opens ‘advanced’ battery hub for testing and manufacture
Victoria’s Deakin University today launched its $10.3 million (USD 6.5 million) “world-class” facility for advanced battery design, fabrication and testing, in Burwood, a suburb in Melbourne’s east.
