ACEnergy seeks EPBC Act approval for 1.8GWh BESS in Australia
ACEnergy has submitted a 400MW/1,760MWh BESS to the Australian government’s Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act.
Australia’s shift towards long-duration energy storage systems
Energy-Storage.news delves into long-duration energy storage and how it is helping shape Australia’s energy transition.
Consultation opens on Australia’s CIS WEM design
A consultation into the Western Australia Capacity Investment Scheme (CIS) tender design has been opened by the Australian government.
ARENA earmarks AU$46 million for second round of community battery programme in Australia
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has opened the second round of the Community Batteries Funding Program with AU$46.3 million (US$28.8 million) earmarked for successful applicants.
EnergyAustralia begins construction of 1,400MWh BESS in Victoria
Energy company EnergyAustralia has today (28 February) confirmed that it has started construction on its 350MW/1,400MWh Wooreen battery energy storage system (BESS) days after it reached financial close.
Australia’s New South Wales to contract for almost 14GWh of long-duration energy storage
The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) Services has revealed that nearly 14GWh of long-duration energy storage (LDES) projects were successful in the latest New South Wales Roadmap competitive tender.
Trina Storage, Pacific Green ink partnership for 500MWh BESS in South Australia
Trina Storage has agreed a deal with Pacific Green to support the development of the 250MW/500MWh Limestone Coast North Energy Park battery energy storage system (BESS) in South Australia.
Hydrostor sees 1,600MWh advanced compressed air energy storage project in Australia approved
Toronto, Ontario-headquartered Hydrostor has received planning approval for a 200MW/1,600MWh advanced compressed air energy storage (A-CAES) project in New South Wales, Australia.
Zenviron wins contract for 350MW 4-hour BESS in Victoria, Australia
Balance-of-plant (BOP) contractor Zenviron has secured a contract with EnergyAustralia to provide balance-of-plant design, construction, installation, and commissioning of a 350MW battery energy storage system in Victoria, Australia.
Riding the learning curve: what it’s really like operating a community battery in Australia
Community batteries are likely to become another tool in a decentralised energy grid, write Lachlan Hensey and Timothy Shue from Australia’s Yarra Energy Foundation.
