Melbourne partners with Origin Zero on city-wide battery project
The City of Melbourne has partnered with Origin Zero to deliver three battery energy storage systems as part of its plan to establish a network of co-ordinated community batteries across the city to better manage the increasing penetration of rooftop solar and periods of peak demand on the network.
Origin adds 650 MWh big battery to Victorian assets
Energy generating and retailing major Origin Energy has given the green light for a 300 MW / 650 MWh big battery to be built alongside its 566 MW gas-fired power station at Mortlake in southwest Victoria.
FranklinWH scores ticks of approval for home energy management system
A new AC-coupled residential storage solution, which integrates the use of solar, battery storage, energy control and management technologies, will be available to consumers in South Australia and Victoria after the product secured approval for use in the two states.
Ace Power lands connection agreements for battery pair
Renewables developer Ace Power has secured its first grid connection agreements with the market operator for two battery energy storage projects in Australia, in what it says is a major milestone for the company.
ClearVue scores commercial first with solar glass tech
Western Australian solar window company ClearVue Technologies has launched its commercial campaign in Australia with an order to provide its clear solar glass technology for a $12 million, six-storey building being built in Victorian state capital Melbourne.
Cohuna solar plant resumes operations after Energy Safe shutdown
Renewables developer Enel Green Power Australia has confirmed that its 27 MW Cohuna Solar Farm in northern Victoria has resumed partial operations after being forced to shut down following a grassfire at the site last month.
Regulator provides tick of approval for Marinus Link early works spend
The Marinus Link power cable to be built between Victoria and Tasmania is a step closer to reality after the Australian Energy Regulator approved the project’s first revenue proposal, marking the planned early works spend as “prudent and efficient.”
SmartestEnergy signs PPA for Girgarra Solar Farm
Renewable energy retailer SmartestEnergy Australia and Enel Green Power Australia have signed a long-term offtake agreement for the 93 MW Girgarre Solar Farm being developed in central Victoria.
Energy storage project bids now sought for Victoria and South Australia
The Capacity Investment Scheme South Australia-Victoria tender is now open for bids. Renewable energy storage projects must be located in either of the states and have a minimum storage duration of two hours and a minimum size of 30 MW.
Victoria plans gas ban as part of roadmap to renewables
Just days after a regulation to prevent new gas network connections to buildings in the Australian Capital Territory came into effect, the Victorian government has released updated plans designed to end that state’s reliance on fossil gas.
