Envision Energy unlocks 1.5 GWh energy storage potential with new partnership
Envision Energy and FERA Australia have signed an agreement to collaborate on the delivery of large-scale hybrid renewable energy projects across Australia’s national electricity market (NEM), with the potential to deliver up to 1.5 GWh of battery energy storage.
Victorian water company achieves 100% electricity from renewable sources
Victorian water and sewerage services provider Wodonga-headquartered North East Water is getting 100% of its electricity from renewable resources, including solar, battery storage, and wind.
Pilecom begins work on 106 MW Victorian solar project
Construction of the 106 MW Lancaster Solar Farm in northern Victoria is gathering pace with Western Australian contractor Pilecom installing the first of the more than 23,000 piles that will be used in the project.
Edify seeks federal tick for 2.4 GWh solar and storage project
Australian renewables developer Edify Energy has unveiled plans for a major 2.4 GWh solar and integrated battery energy storage facility in northwest Victoria, adding to its growing portfolio of power generation and storage projects.
Li-S achieves Australian first with lithium metal foils
Li-S Energy has produced Australia’s first lithium metal foils at its cell production facility in Victoria, a milestone the company says supports its broader mission to commercialise high-performance lithium-sulfur and lithium metal batteries.
$6.6 million neighbourhood batteries program kicks off final funding round
The Victorian government has launched its third and final round of grant funding through the 100 Neighbourhood Batteries Program, offering $400,000 per battery through multiple streams of eligibility to a pool of nine council regions.
No case to prosecute AusNet over Victorian transmission tower collapse
Energy Safe Victoria has found there is no case to prosecute AusNet Transmission for the collapse of six transmission towers in Anakie, north of Geelong, Victoria during an extreme storm event in February 2024.
Seven Victorian battery storage projects first to connect to Powercor DERMS
Seven regional Victoria battery storage projects, all at the commissioning phase, will be the first to connect to Victorian distributor Powercor’s high voltage distributed energy resource management system, adding stability to the grid.
Researchers discover method to extend quantum battery lifespan by 1,000 times
While attempting to address suparradiance in Dicke quantum batteries to leverage their fast charging qualities, researchers at RMIT University and the CSIRO have developed a method to extend the lifetime of quantum batteries by 1,000 times.
CRT targets green hydrogen pain points with new electrolyser tech
Cavendish Renewable Technology has launched an advanced hybrid electrolysis platform that it says blends the strengths of solid oxide and alkaline technologies and addresses the pain points of green hydrogen adoption.
