Victorian college to source 130% of its energy needs from renewables
Melbourne-based Presbyterian Ladies’ College has upped the ante on renewable energy with the installation of a massive rooftop PV array.
Constraints lifted for five West Murray solar farms
In a major feat for the energy sector, the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has provisionally lifted generation constraints imposed on five solar farms in the West Murray Zone, following the successful testing of new tuned inverter settings this week.
Toyota unveils the first stage of its Altona green hydrogen hub
Toyota Australia has marked the 50th anniversary of Earth Day with the unveiling of the first stage of its green hydrogen production and refueling center at its former manufacturing site in West Melbourne.
Plans unveiled for 600 MW Victoria battery
French renewable energy developer Neoen is looking to develop a massive battery near Geelong that will dwarf its largest project to date – South Australia’s 100MW/129MWh Tesla big battery.
ARENA boosts funding for RayGen’s “solar hydro” power plant
The Australian Government and the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) are set to fund RayGen Resources Pty Ltd (RayGen) to the tune of $3 million toward a feasibility study for a 4 MW “solar hydro” power plant in north-western Victoria.
Brazilian renewable energy firm sets up office in Melbourne
Grupo Energia is the latest renewable energy company to set up shop in Australia and it has chosen Melbourne for its local headquarters.
SA home battery subsidies to decrease, Victoria’s battery rebate expands to more postcodes
The South Australian Government is expected to announce a decrease in the subsidy level and cap for its Home Battery Scheme this week, while the Victorian Government has more than doubled the eligible postcodes for its Solar Homes program.
Central Highlands Water joins river of utilities flowing from the sun
Victoria’s Central Highlands Water becomes yet another tributary to the river of Australian water utilities to invest in solar. The utility’s community-driven Solar Initiative could see half of its energy needs met with solar PV.
Mike Cannon-Brookes, 5B Solar and Tesla to bring power to bushfire communities
A new venture funded by the Cannon-Brookes family is looking to install stand-alone solar and battery systems at up to 100 sites around Australia affected by recent bushfires and floods.
Victoria decides to go it alone on transmission to unlock more large-scale renewables and batteries
The Victorian government has decided to break away from national electricity rules and introduce legislation that will fast-track priority projects like grid-scale batteries and transmission upgrades and make room for more large-scale solar and wind on the grid. The announced reforms have prompted a flurry of reactions.
