Latest Storage

Fresh progress for eight-hour pumped hydro project proposed to help replace ageing coal plant

The pumped hydro energy storage plans proposed to help replace a nearly coal-fired generation plant have taken an important step forward.

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Neoen unveils plan to add biggest battery yet to France’s nuclear-powered grid

Plans unveiled for France’s largest battery storage project, yet, to support the power supply to the nuclear nation’s most populous region surrounding Paris.

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Home batteries get bigger and bigger, as race to beat rebate changes sparks last-ditch frenzy

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Home batteries get bigger and bigger, as race to beat rebate changes sparks last-ditch frenzy

A last-ditch scramble to get maximum value from the Cheaper Home Batteries rebate has “shattered” a range of records, including the average size of battery being installed.

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Home battery rebate numbers surge past 300,000 as storage shields grid from overseas shocks

Australia setting battery records across the market as home energy rebate passes a new milestone and Bowen credits storage for shielding grid from overseas shocks.

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Home battery boom delivers new market leader – this time from the budget end

Australia’s booming and hyper-competitive home battery market has a new number one brand claiming highest installed storage capacity based on February data.

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Battery

Giant gold mine operating with 90 pct renewables says it has virtually eliminated diesel costs

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Giant gold mine operating with 90 pct renewables says it has virtually eliminated diesel costs

Giant gold mine that sources 90 pct of its power needs from wind and solar says it has been shielded from spike in diesel costs and fuel supply concerns.

Giles Parkinson

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State launches huge new renewables tender for land “twice the size of Kangaroo Island”

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State launches huge new renewables tender for land “twice the size of Kangaroo Island”

State says applications are now open for project feasibility licenses over two massive release areas in the final stretch to net 100 per cent renewables.

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Neoen unveils plan to add biggest battery yet to France’s nuclear-powered grid

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Neoen unveils plan to add biggest battery yet to France’s nuclear-powered grid

Plans unveiled for France’s largest battery storage project, yet, to support the power supply to the nuclear nation’s most populous region surrounding Paris.

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Home batteries get bigger and bigger, as race to beat rebate changes sparks last-ditch frenzy

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Home batteries get bigger and bigger, as race to beat rebate changes sparks last-ditch frenzy

A last-ditch scramble to get maximum value from the Cheaper Home Batteries rebate has “shattered” a range of records, including the average size of battery being installed.

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Pumped Hydro

Fresh progress for eight-hour pumped hydro project proposed to help replace ageing coal plant

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Fresh progress for eight-hour pumped hydro project proposed to help replace ageing coal plant

The pumped hydro energy storage plans proposed to help replace a nearly coal-fired generation plant have taken an important step forward.

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Snowy 2.0 budget to be exhausted in coming months, ratings agency says, as gas plant hit by new delays

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Snowy 2.0 budget to be exhausted in coming months, ratings agency says, as gas plant hit by new delays

Ratings agency warns of downgrades for Snowy Hydro, saying budget for Snowy 2.0 soon to be exhausted, and with more delays and cost overruns for Hunter gas.

Giles Parkinson

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Pumped hydro is vital to the future grid. So why does gas exploration get all the tax benefits?

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Pumped hydro is vital to the future grid. So why does gas exploration get all the tax benefits?

When gas companies drill a dry hole, the tax system shares the loss; when pumped hydro companies drill a dry hole, they carry the cost alone.

Rick McElhinney

We need more hydro, Turnbull says: But would many smaller projects have been better than Snowy 2.0?

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We need more hydro, Turnbull says: But would many smaller projects have been better than Snowy 2.0?

Malcolm Turnbull says more “simpler” pumped hydro needed as solar outpaces wind, and insists that Snowy 2.0 will deliver value despite delays and cost blowouts.

Giles Parkinson

Solar Thermal

“Proud moment:” Australian solar thermal pioneer powers up hybrid hydro system in Brazil

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“Proud moment:” Australian solar thermal pioneer powers up hybrid hydro system in Brazil

Australian solar innovator powers up a demonstration of its unique technology using concentrated solar to produce and store electricity and heat in a first international project.

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“Arguably a world first:” Historic solar thermal plant lines up for heritage listing

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“Arguably a world first:” Historic solar thermal plant lines up for heritage listing

Australia’s first commercially operated solar thermal power station and one of the first of its kind in the world is being considered for heritage listing.

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Australian concentrated solar thermal hopeful put into voluntary administration, buyers sought

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Australian concentrated solar thermal hopeful put into voluntary administration, buyers sought

Plans for a huge concentrated solar thermal project near Port Augusta dealt new blow, this time with new of an Australian company put into administration.

Giles Parkinson

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Coal giant snaps up solar thermal project in landmark deal for long duration storage technology

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Coal giant snaps up solar thermal project in landmark deal for long duration storage technology

AGL snaps up a newly approved concentrated solar thermal project as it considers long duration storage options in first grid to reach 100 pct net renewables.

Giles Parkinson