Ace Power lands approval for WA solar, battery project
Renewable energy developer Ace Power’s plan to build a 200 MW solar farm and 200 MW battery energy storage system in Western Australia’s Wheatbelt region is a step closer to realisation after the hybrid project was awarded development approval by the state government.
Atmos names Genus to lead Merredin battery build
Perth-based contractor GenusPlus Group has been tapped to design and build the 400 MWh Merredin battery energy storage system being developed in Western Australia’s central Wheatbelt region.
Regulator suspends solar installer after criminal conviction
Australia’s Clean Energy Regulator has permanently suspended the registration of a solar installation company and slapped an accredited installer with a three-month ban following their criminal convictions in a Western Australian Court.
WA expands battery rebate scheme with backing of national program
The Western Australian government has confirmed its planned $337 million household battery rebate scheme will operate in combination with the federal government’s $2.3 billion home battery subsidy initiative, rather than applicants being able to stack the two financial incentives.
Fortescue secures state approval for 644 MW solar hub
Mining giant and renewable energy company Fortescue has received the green light from the Western Australian government for a 644 MW solar farm that is to help power its operations in the state’s Pilbara region.
Xodus lands WA site for giga-scale green hydrogen project
The Western Australian government has allocated United Kingdom-headquartered energy consultancy Xodus Group land on the state’s mid-west coast to support the development of a proposed 1 GW green hydrogen production project.
Pacific Energy completes $2 billion funding raise to boost growth plans
Queensland-based investor QIC’s remote and off-grid power specialist Pacific Energy has successfully completed an almost $2 billion refinancing and equity raise that will bankroll the Western Australian company’s growth plans.
8 MWh battery system to help power WA lithium project
An 8 MWh battery energy storage system is now helping power one of the largest hard-rock lithium mines in the world with Western Australia-based miner PLS advancing its plans to reduce its energy-related emissions intensity and costs.
Western Australia public bus fleet ditches diesel, goes all electric
Diesel government bus manufacturing in Western Australia has been replaced by all-electric alternatives in an effort to reduce the state’s reliance on fossil fuels and cut emissions.
Magellan launches Australian-made home battery system
Western Australian manufacturer Magellan Power has unveiled a new all-in-one residential energy storage system offering battery capacities from 9.6 kWh to 25 kWh and inverter capacities from 5 kW to 15 kW.
