Australia
Australia seeks input on energy efficiency upgrades for distribution transformers
Insights can be submitted until 6 December.
Renewable energy certificates prices to drop 76% by 2050 amidst market oversupply
It is expected to exceed demand until 2050.
Australia and Germany sign $443m green hydrogen deal
This will be equally funded by the two countries.
Australia's new hydrogen strategy sets path for production and utilisation
Around 20% of hydrogen projects globally are in the said country.
Arrow Energy to expand Surat Gas Project late 2024
This will add 130 terajoules of gas to the market daily.
FRV Australia secures $781m refinancing for 1-GW solar portfolio
This will also benefit future projects.
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.
Australia to finalise offshore gas exploration permits to boost clean energy transition
There will also be 10 permits for carbon capture and storage exploration.
Pacific Green gets planning consent for 1.5GWh battery energy parks in Australia
The first phase will be operational by 2026.
J-POWER’s acquisition of Genex gets approval from proxy votes
Over 80% said they were in favour of the takeover.
Australia invests $91m in Powering the Regions fund to cut carbon emissions
This will fund renewable energy projects amongst others.
Quinbrook to expand battery storage project in Australia
This will add 250MW four-hour BESS under a long term deal.
Australia OKs Green Gold Energy’s solar and battery storage projects
This will have an installed capacity of 108 MW.
CIC to build 10GW green hydrogen projects in Australia
These will be located in South Australia and Northern Territory.
Octopus Australia’s 1GWh battery project in Queensland gets planning approval
This can store energy that can power up to 70,000 homes.
Commentary
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