Australia’s Energy Security Corporation’s debut investment backs 650MW Ausgrid battery storage platform
The NSW Energy Security Corporation has deployed its first investment, committing AU$100 million to a large-scale battery storage platform.
RWE officially opens Australia’s first 8-hour battery storage system
RWE Renewables Australia has officially opened the 50MW/400MWh Limondale battery energy storage system (BESS) near Balranald in south-west New South Wales.
Sembcorp completes US$4.32 billion acquisition of Alinta Energy, adds 10.4GW Australian pipeline
Sembcorp Industries has completed its acquisition of Alinta Energy at a value of AU$6.5 billion (US$4.32 billion).
Australia’s Queensland commits AU$3.2 billion to CopperString transmission project
Australia’s Queensland has allocated AU$3.2 billion to the CopperString transmission project in its 2026-27 State Budget.
Gamuda Renewables acquires interest in 1.8GWh solar-plus-storage site in Victoria, Australia
Gamuda Renewables has secured an interest in the 1,800MWh Hazelwood North solar-plus-storage project in Victoria, Australia.
CATL to supply 2,400MWh of battery storage for Edify Energy’s Australian hybrid projects
Chinese battery manufacturer CATL will supply 2,400MWh of battery energy storage systems (BESS) for Edify Energy’s Smoky Creek and Guthrie’s Gap Solar Power Stations in central Queensland.
New Zealand’s Meridian Energy wins draft approval to access 545GWh of contingent hydro storage
New Zealand’s Meridian Energy has received a draft decision proposing to ease access restrictions on contingent hydro storage at Lake Pūkaki.
Eku Energy submits 10-hour duration Griffith BESS to Australia’s EPBC Act
Eku Energy has submitted its 1,000MWh Griffith battery energy storage system (BESS) for environmental assessment under Australia’s EPBC Act.
Ark Energy’s 3.1GWh solar-plus-storage site in Australia bags AEMO grid connection
Ark Energy has received approval from AEMO and Transgrid to connect its 3,148MWh Richmond Valley solar-plus-storage site to the NEM.
Ausgrid submits 300MWh Berkeley Vale BESS in New South Wales to Australia’s EPBC Act
Ausgrid has submitted its 150MW/300MWh Berkeley Vale BESS to the Australian government’s EPBC Act for federal environmental assessment.
