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Supplier to Australia’s biggest battery expects to announce first sodium-ion battery project soon
The supplier to the biggest battery currently being built in Australia expects to announce its first sodium-ion battery deal soon, flagging a major shift in battery tech.Commissioning starts on what will be state’s biggest battery – but not for long
Less than two years after starting construction, four-hour big battery energy storage system powers up in preparation for full operation on state’s grid.
Snowy Hydro says long-awaited cost reveal is “imminent,” faces gas supply issues at new Kurri Kurri plant
Snowy Hydro says latest cost reveal of Snowy 2.0 pumped hydro project is imminent, says gas availability a “challenge” at new Kurri Kurri plant.
Battery
Supplier to Australia’s biggest battery expects to announce first sodium-ion battery project soon
The supplier to the biggest battery currently being built in Australia expects to announce its first sodium-ion battery deal soon, flagging a major shift in battery tech.
Approval sought for another huge wind and battery hybrid as state prepares to move beyond coal
Plans for a massive wind farm with 92 turbines and an up to eight-hour battery have been lodged, adding another hybrid to the list of projects lining up to replace coal.
Grid-scale renewables hit record levels of investment sign-offs, but the pace still needs to quicken
A record amount of large-scale renewable generation has reached financial close, the federal government says, but the pace needs to quicken further if emissions reduction goals are to be reached.
Labor waves through Australia’s biggest wind farm – a project “not possible” under state Coalition buffer policy
Final all-clear for huge wind and battery project comes just in the nick of time, with a change of government threatening to deliver a default 2 km buffer zone between regional renewables projects and homes.Pumped Hydro
Snowy Hydro says long-awaited cost reveal is “imminent,” faces gas supply issues at new Kurri Kurri plant
Snowy Hydro says latest cost reveal of Snowy 2.0 pumped hydro project is imminent, says gas availability a “challenge” at new Kurri Kurri plant.
Still in the dark: Snowy Hydro’s awkward anniversary marked without promised review of Snowy 2 costings
The public remains largely in the dark about the full cost of the giant Snowy 2.0 project even as the clock ticks down on its supposed commencement by the end of 2028.
Solar Thermal
Molten silicon storage hopeful 1414 Degrees takes full ownership of Aurora Energy Precinct
Australian thermal storage developer takes full ownership of energy precinct that once proposed to host a landmark solar thermal plant before evolving into a hybrid renewables and storage hub.
“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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