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Australia’s CEFC backs 200 MW of large-scale Queensland solar projects Undergoing a complete transformation, the site of the hotly contested Collinsville coal-fired power station and mine is set to become Queensland’s solar hotspot. The state-owned green lender secures financial backing for two more solar farms, bringing some important new investors.
pv magazine
Aug 10, 2017
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South Australia to get first solar-methane plant Seeking to hedge against instability in electricity supply and utility price hikes, South Australia is relentlessly increasing its renewable electricity generation capacity, tapping into its abundant sustainable energy potential. This time, the state is set to host a combined solar and methane power plant, believed to be an Australian first.
pv magazine
Aug 09, 2017
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Australian EPCs face survival of the fittest As competition increases, some players are likely to exit Australia’s EPC market despite a surge in projects entering the pipeline, finds SERA.
pv magazine
Aug 08, 2017
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BREAKING: Equis Energy secures approval for 1 GW Australian solar farm The massive utility-scale PV plant will be built by the Singapore-based developer in Queensland Western Downs, near Wandoan, for an estimated investment of up to AU$2bn. Storage component likely to be added at later date.
pv magazine
Aug 03, 2017
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Elecnor scores $137.7 million EPC deal in Australia Enel Green Power and the Dutch Infrastructure Fund (DIF) have selected Spain’s Elecnor to provide EPC services for the 137 MW second phase of the Bungala solar project near Port Augusta, South Australia. The turnkey contract is valued at A$173 million ($137.7 million).
pv magazine
Aug 01, 2017
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Phoenix Solar awarded contracts in Australia and U.S. The German PV company has received the order for a 39 MW solar plant in Australia. Meanwhile in the U.S., Phoenix Solar has been negotiating two other projects.
pv magazine
Jul 27, 2017
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BayWa r.e. sells 20 MW project in Australia German project developer BayWa r.e. today announced that it will sell the 20 MW Hughenden solar plant, located in Queensland, to Lighthouse Infrastructure, an Australian specialist in infrastructure investments.
pv magazine
Jul 24, 2017
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Neoen signs PPA for 100 MW in Australia French power producer Neoen has agreed to provide electricity to EnergyAustralia from 100 MW of solar capacity it plans to build in New South Wales. The two companies did not disclose the terms of the deal.
pv magazine
Jul 23, 2017
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One-quarter of Australian homes now have solar New data has confirmed the effects of a second rooftop solar boom taking place around Australia – driven by falling technology costs and increasingly volatile electricity prices – with nearly one quarter of all Australian households found to have invested in solar panels.
pv magazine
Jul 05, 2017