Envision pushes energy storage density to new highs with 8 MWh, 20-foot container
Chinese multinational Envision Energy has unveiled the world’s most energy dense, grid-scale battery energy storage system packed in a standard 20-foot container.
Iberdrola starts Queensland Broadsound solar farm and battery system build
Spain-headquartered clean energy developer Iberdrola Australia has started construction of its Broadsound solar farm and battery energy storage system located 163 kilometres northwest from Rockhampton, Queensland.
Waratah Super Battery completes first energisation stage
Battery storage developer Akaysha Energy says it has completed the first stage of energisation for the 850 MW / 1,680 MWh Waratah Super Battery that will help stabilise the New South Wales grid during the state’s transition from coal-fired power.
Aggreko to boost solar and battery microgrid at WA mine site
South African miner Gold Fields has contracted Scottish power company Aggreko to more than double the size of an off-grid hybrid solar and battery microgrid helping to power its Granny Smith mining operation in Western Australia.
Enel lands long-term PPA for Quorn Park solar and storage project
Zen Energy has struck a long-term agreement to buy the majority of energy to be generated at the $190 million Quorn Park solar and battery hybrid project being developed by Enel Green Power Australia in western New South Wales.
Neoen gives nod to 540 MWh second stage after signing ‘virtual battery’ agreement
French renewables developer Neoen has pressed go on the 270 MW / 540 MWh second stage of its Western Downs Battery being built in Queensland after striking a long-term “virtual battery” contract with AGL Energy.
CleanPeak adds new projects to solar portfolio
Australian Renewables developer and operator CleanPeak Energy has added to its utility-scale solar portfolio with the acquisition of two ‘ready-to-build’ projects from Japan-headquartered developer Bison Energy Group.
AGL accelerates clean energy shift with 8.1 GW acquisition
Energy giant AGL has stepped up its transition away from coal and gas, adding a development pipeline of more than 8 GW of large-scale solar and battery energy storage projects to its portfolio with the acquisition of two Australian renewable energy developers.
Autonomous energy storage software update empowers multi-GWh projects
Finland-headquartered technology company Wärtsilä Energy has launched an upgrade of its GEMS digital energy platform, which the company says can transform the way GWh-scale battery energy storage projects are managed in Australia.
Bslbatt launches storage system for C&I applications
Bslbatt says it has developed a new storage system for commercial and industrial applications, offering up to 241 kWh of capacity and supporting 100 kW or 125 kW of solar.
