Australia
Tasmania green lights Ark Energy’s proposed wind farm
It will be located in the Central Highlands region.
Tasmania green lights Ark Energy’s proposed wind farm
It will be located in the Central Highlands region.
ARENA injects $15m into National Electricity Market transition
This will enhance the power system's readiness for high levels of clean energy operation.
Australia inks deals with Western, South Australia for renewable energy projects
These include developing a 6.5 TWh wind and solar facility.
Ark Energy withdraws development application for Doughboy Wind Farm
A new scoping report will be submitted in case of a resumption.
Zenith Energy inks PPA for hybrid power project in Western Australia
This will have solar and wind farms.
Justin Punch retains post as ARENA chair
New board members were also announced.
Origin expands 460-MW Eraring battery in Australia
It has committed a $450m investment.
Frontier Energy secures $215m loan for Waroona Renewable Energy Project
Total capital cost for the project is $304m.
Australia to finalise offshore gas exploration permits to boost clean energy transition
There will also be 10 permits for carbon capture and storage exploration.
Western Australia opens tender for 2,000 MWh clean dispatchable capacity
Projects should have a minimum registered capacity of 30 MW.
ACEN Australia submits scoping report for solar plus battery project in NSW
This will be assessed as a state significant development.
Alinta Energy, Parkwind apply feasibility licence for Aussie offshore wind farm
Once granted, developers will be able to study the project’s viability.
Origin Energy, RES JV bags feasibility licence for offshore wind projects in Australia
These are seen to deliver 1.5GW of installed capacity.
Pacific Green gets planning consent for 1.5GWh battery energy parks in Australia
The first phase will be operational by 2026.
J-POWER’s acquisition of Genex gets approval from proxy votes
Over 80% said they were in favour of the takeover.
Australia invests $91m in Powering the Regions fund to cut carbon emissions
This will fund renewable energy projects amongst others.
Quinbrook to expand battery storage project in Australia
This will add 250MW four-hour BESS under a long term deal.
Commentary
Offshore wind power needs Singapore’s expertise as Asia’s reliance on fossil fuels rises