Australia
Australia’s business rooftops miss solar potential amidst regulatory barriers
Australia’s business rooftops miss solar potential amidst regulatory barriers
Its grid and tariff systems constrain enterprise solar deployment.
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Ark Energy wins grid approval for solar-battery project in New South Wales
Construction is targeted to commence later this year.
Sydney grid bottleneck threatens power supply expansion
Transmission limits tightened as demand rose across Sydney and surrounding cities.
Victoria declares 5 onshore RE zones amidst coal exit pressure
It also announced one offshore-support shoreline zone.
AEOM keeps growth momentum in December quarter
It saw 20 approved projects, 11 registered, and four reaching full output.
Ausgrid commences consultations for Hunter-Central Coast REZ
This will be the first Aussie REZ to upgrade existing infrastructure.
New South Wales OKs EnergyAustralia’s $1b battery project
Over 200,000 homes will benefit from this.
NSW gov’t OKs Humelink transmission project
It now awaits Commonwealth’s final approval.
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.
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