JinkoSolar bags federal approval for 1,440MWh solar-plus-storage site in Australia
The Australian government has granted approval for the 1.4GWh Garoo solar-plus-storage project being pursued by Jinko Power Australia.
Australia’s first 8-hour LDES battery energy storage system registered with AEMO
RWE Renewables Australia has successfully registered Australia’s first 8-hour duration battery energy storage system (BESS) with the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO).
Snowy Hydro, BHP sign offtake deals for over 2GWh of battery energy storage in Australia
Two battery storage offtake agreements have been signed in Australia, representing over 2GWh of storage capacity.
Queensland government commits AU$48 million to 5.7GWh pumped hydro plant in Australia
The Queensland government has invested AU$48 million to overhaul the ageing 5.7GWh Wivenhoe Pumped Hydro Power Station in Australia.
Australia raises 2035 emissions reduction target to 62-70%
Australia’s Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, has increased the country’s emissions reduction target for 2035 to a range of 62% to 70%.
Approval granted for 4.9GWh of battery energy storage by developers in Victoria, Australia
Victoria, Australia, has seen just under 5GWh of battery energy storage systems (BESS) granted approval for development by the state and federal governments.
Startup Green Gravity to trial gravitational energy storage at a former coal mine in Australia
Green Gravity has signed an agreement with mining company Wollongong Resources to trial its gravitational energy storage in NSW, Australia.
AGL, Someva receive approval for 2GWh wind-plus-storage site in New South Wales, Australia
Someva Renewables and AGL Energy have received the federal greenlight to develop a 2GWh wind-plus-storage project in NSW, Australia.
Lightsource bp kicks off construction on CIS contract-winning solar-plus-storage plant in Australia
Developer Lightsource bp has commenced construction on a 49MW/562MWh BESS co-located at the 585MWdc Goulburn River solar plant in Australia.
Tesla issues Powerwall 2 product recall in Australia following cases of fires
Tesla has issued a product recall on its Powerwall 2 residential battery storage solution across Australia due to a “battery cell defect” from a third-party supplier.
