Australia

Australia should stop monopoly power networks from receiving supernormal profits

IEEFA urged the state and federal governments to step in to help reduce the rise in electricity bills.

Australia should stop monopoly power networks from receiving supernormal profits

IEEFA urged the state and federal governments to step in to help reduce the rise in electricity bills.

Rooftop solar powers more Australian houses than coal

Rooftop solar systems provided 14% of Australia’s electricity needs during the summer. 

Consortium formed to develop floating offshore wind in New South Wales

The projects are planned to be developed in Hunter and Illawarra regions.

ACEN Australia switches on New England Solar project

This is amongst the largest solar projects in Australia. 

Australia funds retailer solar management trial

The project is led by SA Power Networks along with Retailers Simply Energy and AGL.

Sun Cable sale attracts multiple bids

The bidders included non-existing Sun Cable shareholders.

Australia opens application for Townsville Region Hydrogen Hub $46.9m grant

Application closes on 27 April 2023 at 5 pm Australian Eastern Standard Time.

Total Eren opens 4th Australia office

The company plans to develop renewable hydrogen projects in Western Australia.

Australia’s clean energy investments up 17% YoY in 2022

However, more is needed to be done to achieve the RE target on the NEM.

Queensland buys 1,100-km power line project

The project construction will begin in 2024.

JERA, Chevron partner for CCS projects in Australia, US

This could ramp up the LNG relationship between the two companies.

New South Wales declares Illawarra Renewable Energy Zone

It is the last REZ under the government’s electricity roadmap to be declared.

Powerlink begins connection works for Wambo Wind Farm

The wind farm near Jandowae has a capacity of 252MW.

Infinite Green Energy, Samsung partner to develop hydrogen plant

The plant will produce up to four tonnes of green hydrogen per day.

Australia to launch energy efficiency grants for SMEs

Grants application will start on 6 March 2023 at 10 am AEDT.

EDF Renewables acquires Australian offshore wind project

It is proposed for the Hunter-Central Coast Renewable Energy Zone.

Australia’s electricity demand up 3% YoY in 2022

Renewables dominated the new capacity additions during the period.