Remote NT community goes “solar only” by day
By Sophie Vorrath on 4 May 2018
Indigenous community of Daly River officially running on solar only during day, after installation of 1MW PV and 2MWh lithium-ion battery system.
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Greensmith Energy’s Texas Waves Energy Storage project now operational
By Wärtsilä on 7 February 2018
Greensmith Energy, a part of the technology group Wärtsilä, has successfully completed two grid-scale energy storage systems in partnership with E.ON Climate & Renewables in Texas.
Northern Territory launches tender for up to 45MW grid-scale battery storage
By Sophie Vorrath on 15 January 2018
NT calls for expressions of interest to develop battery storage system of 25-45MW to support grid in Darwin and Katherine.
Northern Territory to release 50% renewables plan next week
By Giles Parkinson on 24 November 2017
Northern Territory government expected to unveil roadmap for 50 per cent renewable energy target next week.
States gobsmacked by lack of detail, research in Turnbull’s NEG
By Giles Parkinson on 18 October 2017
States stunned by lack of detail in new energy policy. In a testy phone hook-up they were told all the government had was a press release and an eight-page letter.
NT indigenous communities begin shift to hybrid solar and storage
By Sophie Vorrath on 26 July 2017
ARENA backed NT project commissions first 10 solar, battery storage systems, cutting diesel fuel use by more than a million litres a year.
Vector/LG Chem win 5MW battery storage tender for Alice Springs
By Giles Parkinson on 22 June 2017
Vector wins tender with LG Chem battery storage, which allow significant increase in solar capacity in Alice Springs and a payback in 4 years.
Territory poll result puts wind and solar go-slow govts in minority
By Giles Parkinson on 29 August 2016
Labor’s NT election win adds interesting dynamic to COAG energy council, adding yet another state government with a RET more ambitious than federal Coalition.
NT Labor proposes 50% renewables by 2030 ahead of election
By Sophie Vorrath on 15 August 2016
Northern Territory Labor promises 50% renewables target, bringing it in-line with federal Labor and most other Labor states and territories.
Darwin Airport switches on 4MW solar array
By Sophie Vorrath on 5 August 2016
Darwin Airport has completed first phase of 5.5MW solar farm, switching on 4MW installation that will ultimately supply 25% of airport’s power needs.
Solar and battery microgrid nears completion at NT Air Force site
Carnegie Clean Energy says Delamere Air Weapons Range solar and storage microgrid is nearly complete, and ready to cut the facility’s diesel use by 61%.