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.
EnergyAustralia opens first dual-fuel gas and green hydrogen plant
Construction of the power plant took two years.
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.
Commentary
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