ACT issues call for proposals for massive 250MW network of distributed big batteries.
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South Australia’s “other” big battery repays ARENA grant after windfall returns
The ElectraNet battery at Dalrymple has kicked plenty of goals in its first two years of operation, including earning enough revenue to repay a $12m grant.
Solar storage tech company RayGen locks in new funding
Melbourne-based “solar hydro” tech company gets new investment from equity partner Photon, to boost plans for 100MW/1,000MWh solar + storage project.
Kidston pumped hydro construction to start this month after Genex locks in finance
Construction of Australia’s first pumped hydro project in several decades to begin after Genex locks in final contracts and finance.
Solar could deliver 76 per cent of global energy needs, new study says
New study says solar will be dominant source of energy by 2050, accounting for three quarters of energy needs as both heat and transport sectors go electric.
Morwell solar and battery project proposed to “fill void” in Victorian coal country
A 70MW solar and battery project proposed to help fill the gap left by Victoria’s retiring coal-fired power stations has applied for state development approval.
Hydrogen storage pilot project in underground salt dome reaches milestone
German energy provider completes first stage of test project to see whether the safe storage of green hydrogen in underground caverns is possible.
Solar “switch-off” rule to extend to EV chargers, pool pumps and air con
Remote control: Network ability to switch off rooftop solar is to be extended to EV chargers, air conditioners, hot water and pool pumps.
Transmission should be generators’ business, if only market bodies allowed it
Rules and regulations that are relics of last century’s energy grid are getting in the way of infrastructure that could deliver new renewable generation into the system.
Ireland to replace last coal plant with huge green hub and floating wind farm
Ireland to replace its last remaining coal generation with a huge 1.4GW floating wind farm, and create a new clean energy and green hydrogen hub.
