New South Wales cuts battery storage costs by up to 40% for businesses and apartment buildings in the Australian state
NSW has introduced a new upfront discount scheme for battery storage systems installed by businesses and apartment buildings.
Ausgrid’s PLUS Grid Storage breaks ground on 400MWh Steel River East BESS in Australia
Construction has officially started on the 200MW/400MWh Steel River East battery energy storage system (BESS) in Newcastle, New South Wales, marking the first project delivery for developer PLUS Grid Storage.
Relectrify installs first AC1 inverterless battery storage system in South Australia
Melbourne-based battery technology company Relectrify has installed its first AC1 battery energy storage system (BESS) in Renmark, South Australia, in partnership with YES Energy.
Australian Renewable Energy Agency backs UNSW research into grid-forming battery storage and system strength
UNSW receives AU$6.52 million to study how solar, wind and battery storage interact with grid protection systems as Australia transitions to renewables.
Australia’s Cheaper Home Batteries Program officially passes 500,000 installations
More than 507,000 households, small businesses and community organisations have installed a home battery storage system under Australia’s Cheaper Home Batteries Program, according to figures announced by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Energy Minister Chris Bowen.
Origin Energy’s 650MWh Mortlake BESS begins commercial operations in Australia
Origin Energy has confirmed that its 300MW/650MWh Mortlake BESS in south-west Victoria has commenced commercial operations.
Squadron Energy secures AU$2.7 billion refinancing to support hybrid asset growth in Australia
Squadron Energy has completed a refinancing of its Australian renewable energy portfolio, securing total debt commitments of more than AU$2.7 billion (US$1.76 billion).
Edify Energy reaches financial close on 1,200MWh solar-plus-storage projects in Queensland, Australia
Australian developer Edify Energy has reached financial close on the Ganymirra and Majors Creek solar-plus-storage projects near Townsville in North Queensland, featuring 360MWp of solar generation and 300MW/1,200MWh of battery storage.
Hithium to supply 421MWh BESS for GPG’s Fraser Coast project in Australia
Hithium has signed a supply agreement with GPG to deliver a 421MWh battery energy storage system for the Fraser Coast project.
BW ESS acquires 1,000MWh Yanco BESS from ACEnergy in Australia
BW ESS has acquired a 1,000MWh battery storage system in Riverina, New South Wales, from Australian developer ACEnergy.
