Australia
Octopus Australia secures grid connection for Blind Creek solar and battery project
Construction will commence in Q3.
Victoria releases draft transmission plan
This identifies areas for renewable energy zones.
Engie abandons planned solar farm in New South Wales
This was decided following concerns from the affected community.
NSW seeks bids for New England REZ network operator
The winning bidder will develop, finance, and operate the transmission network.
Australia fast-tracks ACEnergy’s $350m battery storage project
Over 100,000 households will benefit from this.
AGL acquires 1.3 GW Upper Hunter pumped hydro projects
These can also be integrated with wind power.
NSW grants Central-West Orana REZ access rights to 10 RE projects
These can power over 2.5 million homes.
ACEN bags Central-West Orana REZ access rights for three clean energy projects
The projects include a solar and battery energy storage facility.
Tilt Renewables launches 396 MW Rye Park Wind Farm
Over 200,000 homes will benefit from this.
NSW approves grid access to 3.56 GW of renewable projects
This will benefit over 1.5 million homes annually.
Victoria seeks bids for wind energy workforce training centre
The state’s energy workforce will grow to over 67,000 workers in 2040.
ACEN Australia secured $474.68m financing for its renewables portfolio
The transaction was supported by 11 lenders.
Octopus Australia commences construction of $300m Fulham Solar Farm
The project includes a battery facility.
RayGen raises $80.38m in series D investment round
Technology company SLB led this round’s investors.
ACE Power bags environmental approvals for Queensland BESS projects
The company is now advancing towards connection agreements with Powerlink.
Neoen operates 238.5 MW battery project in South Australia
The company so far delivers 50% of the state’s energy storage.
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