Gamuda lands ECI contract for 2,400MWh Mortlake solar-plus-storage site in Australia
Yanara has appointed Gamuda Australia as the project delivery partner for the early contractor involvement (ECI) phase of the Mortlake Energy Hub in Victoria.
1.2GWh of energy storage submitted for EPBC Act approval across Australia
Three battery energy storage system (BESS) developments across Australia have been submitted to the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act, representing a combined capacity of 1,220MWh.
Western Australia prioritises long-duration energy storage in latest clean energy funding round
Western Australia has launched the fourth round of its Clean Energy Innovation Grants programme, prioritising long-duration energy storage.
Australia’s 1,770MWh Eraring Battery 1 commences commercial operations
Origin Energy has announced the commercial commencement of the 1,770MWh Eraring Battery 1 in New South Wales, Australia.
AER: 244 community battery storage systems now connected across Australia
The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) has confirmed that 244 community battery energy storage systems (BESS) are now connected to the country’s distribution networks.
Australian battery storage projects attract international lenders in year-end financing spree
Atmos Renewables and Potentia Energy have secured financing packages for their Australian renewables and energy storage portfolios.
Australian utility Flow Power closes financing on its first BESS project, in Victoria’s Latrobe Valley
Renewable energy generator and retailer Flow Power has achieved financial close on a 100MW/223MWh battery storage project in Victoria, Australia.
Australian government supports additional 40GWh of Cheaper Home Batteries by 2030
The Australian government has expanded the nationwide Cheaper Home Batteries Program, which has seen rapid uptake from homeowners.
Queensland government says it, not councils, will decide on battery storage projects in Australian state
New laws went into effect last week in Queensland, Australia, that mean large-scale battery storage project applications must be dealt with at the state level.
Akaysha Energy enters 300MWh BESS into NEM trading in Queensland, Australia
Waratah Super Battery developer Akaysha Energy has put the first phase of its Ulinda Park BESS project into operation in Queensland, Australia.
