Renewables developer Total Eren partners with Gransolar to build solar and battery based microgrid in the Galápagos Islands.
Galapágos Islands to be powered by solar and big battery micro-grid
Battery
Big batteries had “breakout year” in 2021, but how will the boom play out?
Questions remain around who will bankroll the tens of gigawatt-hours of battery storage needed for energy arbitrage in Australia.
Genex strikes “world first” revenue sharing deal with Tesla for Queensland big battery
Genex strikes revenue sharing deal with Tesla, which will operate its Autobidder system at new Queensland battery that features its Megapack technology.
Neoen reveals plans for another 300MW big battery in South Australia
Neoen reveals plans for another big battery in South Australia which could be even bigger than the Victorian Big Battery opened on Wednesday.
Australia’s biggest battery officially opened, 12 months after contract awarded
Australia’s biggest battery – and one of the biggest in the world – officially opened near Geelong, just 12 months after contract signed.
AGL, Fortescue strike deal to turn Hunter coal plants into huge green hydrogen hub
AGL and Fortescue plan to transform Hunter coal plants into massive green hydrogen hub with wind, solar, storage and manufacturing.
MPower to add batteries across network of 5MW solar farms after success of trial
MPower says success of network battery trial with Endeavour Energy paves way to add “grid-forming” batteries across portfolio of small solar farms.
Solar and La Niña boost summer reliability outlook, but failing coal still a worry
Australian Energy Market Operator predicts no supply shortfalls for second summer in a row, but is keeping a close eye on rain, Yallourn, and the solar duck.
Renewable magnesium smelter considered for Western Australia coal hub
WA looks to boost zero emissions production of critical minerals, funding a feasibility study into a green magnesium smelter in the heart of coal country.
Battery storage projects could be hamstrung by new rules and network charges
Battery industry says AEMC decisions will put them at a disadvantage to coal and gas plants, and impede the flexibility that makes them such a valuable asset.
