Australia
Australian government funds aboriginals' hydrogen project study
The government provided $1.1m for the $2.2m clean energy and hydrogen project
CEC endorses project planning reforms for Victorian renewable projects
The Development Facilitation Program serves as an assessment pathway for renewable projects.
AGL, Someva Renewables form JV to develop Pottinger Energy Park
The project will be composed of solar, wind, and BESS facilities.
Renewables account for nearly 40% of Australia’s electricity: report
The country added 5.9 GW of renewable energy capacity in 2023.
ACEN Australia inks PPA with SmartestEnergy for New England Solar
SmartestEnergy will take 25% of the electricity generated from the project’s first stage.
Australia declares new offshore wind zone
The project can supply electricity to more than two million homes.
CEC urges Australian gov't to push for more renewables in federal budget
Recommendations include a cost-of-living package, support for RE projects and offshore wind.
ZEN Energy to offtake 220 MW from ACEN’s New England Solar project
The procured capacity represents 52% of the project’s first stage.
Energy watchdog names new accreditation scheme operator
The Clean Energy Council formerly served as the operator.
Origin Energy receives $24m from ARENA for 300 MW grid-forming battery at Mortlake
The battery will deliver grid forming and stability services to Victoria’s South West zone.
JERA acquires share in Scarborough Gas Field project
The gas field has produced eight million tonnes per annum.
Queensland invests $34.4m in battery strategy
This will support the state’s five-year Battery Industry Strategy.
Origin Energy buys RE developer Walcha Energy
It will also own Walcha’s proposed Salisbury Solar Farm and Ruby Hills Wind Farm.
EnergyAustralia opens first dual-fuel gas and green hydrogen plant
Construction of the power plant took two years.
2 priorities of the Australian Offshore Wind Taskforce
It recognises the need for greater collaboration between the industry and government.
Vast, Mabanaft signs $26m funding agreement for a CSP-powered solar methanol plant
The SM1 plant aims to generate over 7,500 tonnes per annum of green methanol.