European Energy Archives - Renew Economy

Storage

Construction starts on AC-coupled battery to “unlock full potential” of operating solar farm
Construction has started on a two-hour big battery that is being coupled with an existing solar farm and will share its connection to the grid in northern Victoria.
Sophie Vorrath

Aug 21, 2026

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Renewables

“I would choose the data centre:” Renewable energy boss says firm off-taker deals preferable to CIS
Renewable energy developer says contracts with data centres offer more certainty than CIS, while grid manager says it isn’t “scared” of the sector anymore.
Rachel Williamson

Aug 3, 2026

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Renewables

“Important milestone:” Finance landed for AC-coupled big battery to turn operating solar farm into hybrid
Danish renewables developer will add a two-hour big battery to an existing solar farm after locking in a major new funding deal with a global investment giant.
Sophie Vorrath

Jul 20, 2026

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Renewables

Danish renewables giant crowns royal visit with inauguration of Australian solar farm
Danish company has officially launched a Victorian solar farm that is contracted to supply renewable electricity to Apple in Australia.
Sophie Vorrath

Mar 18, 2026

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Solar

Gigawatt-scale solar project to help power giant smelter and pave way for coal closure gets planning approval
Construction on what will likely be Australia’s biggest solar project – to help power Rio’s giant smelter – can now begin after gaining development approval.
Rachel Williamson

Dec 17, 2025

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Solar

European Energy extends its reach in Australia with purchase of two shovel-ready solar farms
European Energy Australia is buying up two solar projects from Swede OX2, as the ex-Shell assets continue to move through the market.
Rachel Williamson

Sep 11, 2024

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Renewables

European Energy reaches financial close on first Australia solar project
European Energy, which this year signed a contract to build what will be the biggest solar project on Australia’s main grid, says it has reached financial close for its first solar project in the country.
Giles Parkinson

Mar 5, 2024

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