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.
Regulator slaps Hello Solar with permanent suspension
Australia’s Clean Energy Regulator has permanently suspended the registration of solar installation company Hello Solar, declaring it had provided misleading responses to requests for information.
Victoria plans six REZs to deliver clean energy transition
Six new renewable energy zones that could deliver up to 35.2 GW of new solar, wind and storage developments by 2040 form the backbone of the Victorian government’s long-term plan to increase the state’s renewable energy generation as coal-fired power stations close.
New pilot facility to drive membrane technology from lab to market
A new membrane pilot facility at Monash University, Victoria is anticipated to lay foundations for breakthroughs in sustainable energy and help propel membrane science and technology research into real-world industrial solutions.
Coal waste breakthrough could unlock resources for 15 million EV magnets
Minerals to make magnets for 15 million electric vehicles is the potential of a Monash University breakthrough, turning proverbial water into wine, after extracting 17 critical minerals from coal fly ash, mine tailings, and old electronics.
Samsung gets notice to proceed for 250 MW battery in Victoria
The Australian arm of South Korean industrial giant Samsung C&T is set to start work on the 250 MW / 500 MWh Gnarwarre battery energy storage project being developed by Fotowatio Renewable Ventures in southern Victoria.
Pacific Green signs 2 GWh capacity revenue swap agreement with Re2 Capital for Australian battery portfolio
The seven to 10-year revenue swap arrangements will support projects in four Australian states, and brings 3.5 GWh in deals done just this week by Pacific Green.
Marinus Link undersea cable lands environmental approval
The Marinus Link undersea electricity connector between Tasmania and Victoria has secured federal environmental approval a day after state and Commonwealth governments announced a positive final investment decision for the 750 MW first stage of the project.
