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.
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.
JinkoSolar submits 1,440MWh solar-plus-storage site to Australia’s EPBC Act
JinkoSolar has submitted plans for a 1,440MWh solar-plus-storage project in New South Wales to Australia’s EPBC Act.
Eku Energy enters New Zealand market with utility-scale BESS acquisition
Energy storage developer Eku Energy has entered the New Zealand battery energy storage system (BESS) market.
Commissioning begins on 1.6GWh Melbourne Renewable Energy Hub BESS in Australia
Commissioning of the 1.6GWh Melbourne Renewable Energy Hub (MREH) battery energy storage system (BESS) in Victoria, Australia, is set to begin.
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issued a call for 6-hour duration BESS in Western Australia to support grid reliability as coal-fired power plants are withdrawn.
Australia: CIS waiting times to be cut as 576MWh solar-plus-BESS approved in Tasmania
The Australian government is set to cut CIS tender process times to around six months as a 576MWh solar-plus-storage site has been approved in Tasmania.
EnergyAustralia, EDF partner to build ‘critical’ 3GWh pumped hydro site in New South Wales
EnergyAustralia has partnered with EDF Power Solutions Australia to deliver a 3GWh pumped hydro site in New South Wales.
South Australia opens consultation into latest long-duration energy storage tender
South Australia is preparing to launch a new LDES tender seeking projects with a minimum of 30MW and at least 8 hours in duration.
