Australia

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.

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.

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.

Australia invests $64.5m in wind project

The project will supply power to the dam with the fourth largest copper deposit globally.

TagEnergy inks 2nd PPA for Golden Plains Wind Farm

Equinix will procure 20% of energy and green certificates from the project’s first stage.

Pacific Green to double storage project in Australia

It targets more than 12 GWh of BESS capacity in four global markets.

Vena Energy, Amazon starts 125 MW Australia solar project

The project can supply power to around 60,000 homes each year.

Australia unveils roadmap for domestic solar manufacturing

It will place priority on polysilicon production and manufacturing of solar cells and modules.

Australia invests $46m in Townsville Region Hydrogen Hub

The project will start construction in 2025 and will be completed in 2026.

EDPR enters Australia, acquires 1.5 GW renewable assets

The company purchased local renewables company ITP Development.