Utilities
Australian Federal Government Battery Coal Governments Hydro Storage Utilities
Origin mulls five different big battery projects, as hydro costs disappoint
Leading utility says it contemplating five big battery projects in four different states, after early feasibility study for pumped hydro returns higher-than-expected costs.
Governments Renewable Gas Renewables Utilities
Tasmania sees renewable hydrogen as major economic opportunity for island state
Tasmania has 'competitive advantages' for renewable hydrogen production, which could deliver major economic benefits to the state, according to Hydro Tas.
Ausgrid Battery Storage Utilities
Ausgrid completes VPP trial, plans to do more as it heads to digital future
Ausgrid looks it expand virtual power plant after succesful first trial, embracing AEMC's vision of a digital future for energy.
Governments Renewables South Australian Government Utilities
South Australia’s renewables grid separates from NEM – lights don’t go out
A major network outage in Victoria on Saturday evening caused the grid in the state of South Australia to “island” or become separate from the rest of the main...
Ausnet Climate micro-grids Smart Energy Utilities
Bushfires should make us think about energy resilience, and micro-grids
One solution to the risk of bushfires is to rely more on each other for our energy supply.
Shell set to enter Australian electricity market as ERM Power shareholders overwhelmingly approve $617M takeover offer.
French energy giant flags plans to ramp up development of large-scale wind and solar development in Australia via a purpose built investment fund.
Battery Governments South Australian Government Storage Tesla Utilities
Lake Bonney battery charges up for first time in South Australia
Lake Bonney battery in South Australia charges up for the first time as it prepares for final commissioning.
AGL Australian Federal Government Governments South Australian Government Utilities
Taylor attends opening of large generator for first time as minister – a gas plant
Australia's federal energy ministers have declined invitations to dozens of solar and wind farm openings, but Taylor happy to attend launch of first gas plant since 2012.
EnergyAustralia Governments Hydro Queensland Government Renewables Solar Storage Utilities Wind
Kidston pumped hydro faces delay as EnergyAustralia pulls back from off-take deal
Kidston pumped hydro project faces delay after EnergyAustralia backs away from off-take deal, putting separate loan and share agreements at risk.
