Atmos Renewables achieves financial close for 400MWh BESS in Western Australia
Developer Atmos Renewables has successfully achieved financial close on its 400MWh Merredin battery energy storage system (BESS) in Western Australia.
Australia: Energy Security Corporation launches in New South Wales with mandate for energy storage
The Energy Security Corporation has officially launched in New South Wales, Australia, with an initial funding allocation of AU$1 billion.
Powering the energy transition responsibly: Why responsible sourcing matters more than ever
Fluence Australia’s Marie Cullen explains why responsible sourcing is important to the energy transition and energy storage developments.
Alinta Energy green lights South Australia’s largest BESS project
Alinta Energy has approved the development of the first stage of its Reeves Plains Energy Hub BESS in South Australia.
Samsung C&T submits plans for 400MWh BESS in New South Wales, Australia, to EPBC Act
Samsung C&T has submitted plans for a 100MW/400MWh BESS to Australia’s Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act.
Australian Energy Regulator approves Basslink conversion, boosting Tasmania’s pumped hydro potential
Australia’s AER has approved plans to convert Basslink to a regulated transmission service, with implications for PHES developments.
ACE Power 8,000MWh BESS project receives EPBC clearance in Australia
ACE Power has seen a battery energy storage system (BESS) of up to 8,000MWh in New South Wales, Australia, cleared through the EPBC Act.
Battery storage growth surges as AEMC predicts energy reliability gaps in Australia
The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) predicts South Australia and New South Wales could experience reliability gaps from 2026-27 and 2027-28.
ACE Power receives green light for 800MWh solar-plus-storage site in Western Australia
Renewable energy developer ACE Power has received development approval for a 200MW/800MWh solar-plus-storage site in Western Australia.
AEMO seeks 6-hour duration energy storage assets in Western Australia
AEMO has issued a call for 6-hour duration BESS in Western Australia to support grid reliability as coal-fired power plants are withdrawn.
