Edify lands federal go-ahead for 2.4 GWh solar and storage project
Australian renewables developer Edify Energy has secured federal government approval for a solar and battery hybrid project in northwest Victoria that is to include what could be – at least for a while – the biggest eight-hour battery in the country.
Solar cell study boosts efficiency beyond 20% using caesium bromide interlayer
A new collaborative study between six universities, including three in Australia have published breakthrough findings demonstrating how caesium bromide, can dramatically improve the efficiency of crystalline silicon solar cells.
Trina scores accelerated approval for 1 GWh Victorian battery project
Chinese solar giant Trinasolar’s plans to build a 1,000 MWh battery energy storage system in Victoria’s Kiewa Valley have been given the green light by the state government after being fast-tracked through its Development Facilitation Program.
Monash claims supercapacitor breakthrough to rival batteries
Researchers at Victoria’s Monash University have developed a new carbon-based material they claim allows supercapacitors to store as much energy as traditional lead-acid batteries, while delivering power much faster than conventional batteries can manage.
First Fluence ecosystem deployed at new 100 MW battery in Victoria
Victoria has added a 100 MW battery energy storage system to its growing portfolio of grid-scale storage, marking the first deployment globally of the full Fluence, product ecosystem, with its OS7 operating system.
CEFC pumps $3.8 billion into Marinus Link project
The proposed Mainus Link undersea high-voltage interconnector between Tasmania and Victoria is advancing towards construction with financing now locked in and suppliers issued with “notice to proceed” on key components.
Victoria backs synchronous condenser to boost renewables
The Victorian government’s $480 million investment into strengthening the state’s energy grid is closing on another milestone with the installation of Australia’s largest synchronous condenser nearing completion.
ACEnergy signs 3 GWh battery supply deal with CATL
Victorian-headquartered renewable energy developer ACEnergy has tapped China-based battery manufacturer CATL to supply 3 GWh of battery energy storage systems in Australia.
ACE Power finalises sale of ‘ready-to-build’ grid-forming BESS in Victoria
ACE Power has sold to Banpu Energy Australia, the ready-to-build 103 MW / 206 MWh Kerang grid-forming battery energy storage system, located in the Loddon Valley region of Victoria.
Victoria grants 85 MW solar farm and 70 MW BESS fast-track approval
The Victorian government has fast-tracked approval for two renewable energy projects in East Gippsland, which have the potential to host a sheep grazing operation and power 36,000 households.
