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Frontier unveils expansion strategy for Waroona solar and battery project

Frontier Energy has revealed a multi-stage expansion strategy for its Waroona solar and battery project being developed in Western Australia’s southwest, targeting up to 1 GW of PV generation capacity and 660 MW of battery energy storage by 2031.

Neoen notches milestones for more than 2.2 GWh of battery storage in WA

Renewables developer Neoen has commenced construction of its first six-hour battery energy storage system and has also delivered Australia’s biggest battery to date – four months ahead of schedule.

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WA gentailer plans 2 GW wind, solar and battery hub

Western Australian government-owned utility Synergy has submitted plans to build a 2 GW hybrid renewable energy hub including up to 500 MW of solar and 500 MW of battery energy storage capacity alongside what would be the biggest wind farm in the state.

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Fortescue paves path to Real Zero with solar manufacturer Longi deal

Mining giant Fortescue announced at the United Nations General Assembly in New York, that it has signed agreements with global solar manufacturer Longi, electric vehicle and battery manufacturer BYD; and energy storage leader, Envision Energy.

Western Australia successfully completes vehicle-to-grid charging trial

Western Australia’s regional energy provider Horizon Power has completed a 12-month trial testing vehicle-to-grid, two way charging of electric vehicles in the far north regional town of Exmouth.

Western Australia transmission plan to unlock 2.6 GW of renewable energy

The government of Western Australia has released its South West Interconnected System Transmission Plan, in which phase one will unlock 2.6 GW of new renewable energy generation capacity.

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CEFC says shared infrastructure in Pilbara could save $30 billion

Western Australia’s Pilbara region could serve as a blueprint for the nation’s industrial decarbonisation with modelling showing a coordinated approach to the construction of energy infrastructure could save billions in costs and significantly reduce the land required.

ClearVue says next-gen solar glass delivers 66% more energy

Building-integrated PV specialist ClearVue Technology says the latest iteration of its solar vision glass delivers more than 66% additional energy output per square metre than its predecessor, while significantly reducing production complexity and costs.

WA provides approval for third Collie battery project

The transition of Western Australian coal town Collie continues with the state government approving property developer Hesperia’s plan for a 66 MW solar farm and 200 MW battery energy storage system to be built near the township in the state’s southwest.

Wholesale electricity market generation and storage CIS tenders now open

The federal government’s Capacity Investment Scheme Tenders 5 and 6 are open, seeking 1.6 GW of renewable energy generation and 2.4 GWh of dispatchable capacity for the Western Australia wholesale electricity market.

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