Australia
FRV Australia starts construction of 100-MW Terang battery project
This can store a total energy of 200 megawatt-hours.
EnergyCo releases scoping report for New England RE zone
This establishes the necessary infrastructure to connect the project to the grid.
J-POWER completes acquisition of Genex
The acquisition price was $228m.
FRV Australia secures $781m refinancing for 1-GW solar portfolio
This will also benefit future projects.
ARENA grants $3.2m to two solar projects focused on driving down costs
This will fund robotics and software development.
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.
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