Perth-company with UWA hydrogen technology signs deal with Japan
Seeking to commercialise hydrogen technology developed by the University of Western Australia, Perth-based Hazer Group has entered into a somewhat vague agreement with Japan’s Chubu Electric Power Company and engineering firm Chiyoda Corporation.
WA increases electricity supply for regional households after rule change wreaks havoc
Western Australia will now offer rural and metro-area residents in its main grid the same electricity supply. The move comes after a seemingly innocuous rule change saw regional customers unable to run their air conditioning at the same time as their cooktops – a drama pv magazine Australia first reported in July 2022 which led to sustained community pressure.
Altech reveals 1 MWh sodium chloride battery GridPack design
Western Australian battery technology company Altech Batteries has included “game-changing” sodium chloride technology in the design of its new battery 1 MWh GridPack which is expects will be up to 40% cheaper to produce than the dominant lithium-ion alternatives.
WA points to Esperance initiative as energy transition ‘blueprint’ for Australia
Horizon Power’s push to electrify the town of Esperance has reached a major milestone with the Western Australian coastal community’s reticulated gas supply switched off as part of a move that the state government expects will serve as a “blueprint” for other electrification works around the country.
WA government utility acquires 50% stake in local solar business
Western Australia’s regional utility, Horizon Power, has bought a 50% stake in local solar company West Australian Alternative Energy.
WA utility unveils plans for 800 MWh big battery
As Synergy prepares to switch on its first big battery, the state-owned utility has revealed it plans to build a new 200 MW/800 MWh battery energy storage system at Kwinana to support the state’s main grid and enable the uptake of more renewables in Western Australia.
Province looks at port development to support 8 GW green hydrogen project
Province Resources has launched a marine survey to explore the potential of establishing a new onshore port to support an 8 GW solar- and wind-powered green hydrogen project proposed for the Gascoyne region of Western Australia.
Utility-scale solar powered February, NSW crowned top renewable generator
Australia’s utility-scale solar sector had its third highest month on record in February, generating 1,463 GWh. New South Wales was the country’s top generator, showing the state’s colossal coal turnaround is well underway.
Nanovue offers self-cleaning solution for solar panel soiling
Australian nanotechnology company Nanoveu has developed a multifunctional anti-soiling coating for solar glass that is designed to inhibit surface debris and algae growth from forming on PV panels.
Samsung signs on for Western Australian green hydrogen project
Western Australian clean energy developer Infinite Green Energy will partner with South Korean industrial conglomerate Samsung C&T to develop and build a commercial-scale green hydrogen project that will leverage the existing 11 MW Northam Solar Farm east of Perth.
