Melbourne-based “solar hydro” tech company gets new investment from equity partner Photon, to boost plans for 100MW/1,000MWh solar + storage project.
Solar Thermal
Aurora project could start life as big battery, as 1414 rethinks business case
From solar tower project, to TESS demonstration, to big battery? 1414 Degrees says new Aurora modelling shows starting with a bigger battery and no solar makes better sense.
Australian solar thermal tech selected for US-funded demonstration project
Australian developed solar thermal technology selected for a $33 million, US government funded, demonstration project in New Mexico.
Rio Tinto to power mine with solar thermal technology backed by Bill Gates
Heliogen says its technology can reach temperatures of more than 1000 celsius, which it claims is a game changer for the niche form of solar power.
Stanwell signs up to Vast Solar’s Mt Isa thermal solar project
The proposed $600m hybrid solar thermal project in Mount Isa has got early financial backing from the Queensland government’s Stanwell Energy.
Storage company 1414 Degrees appoints interim CEO as part of board overhaul
Thermal energy storage developer 1414 Degrees appoints an interim CEO, as company works towards its first pilot project.
Vast plans $600m “baseload” solar thermal plant for Mt Isa
Vast Solar proposes $600 million plan to bring “baseload” solar to Mt Isa in what would be the biggest renewable energy hybrid project in Australia.
RayGen edges closer to “solar hydro” success with new strategic partnerships
Australian “solar hydro” technology hopeful announces raft of strategic partnerships as it works towards huge 100MW/1,000MWh solar plus storage project.
World first “solar hydro” plant in Victoria gets backing from ARENA, AGL
RayGen locks in funding for pilot 4MW/50MWh concentrated solar and storage plant that uses mostly mirrors and water for fully dispatchable power.
Solar steel production research scoops national innovation prize
Research that promises to halve the greenhouse gas emissions of steel-making by using heat from concentrated solar power wins 2019 AMP Amplify Ignite competition.
