AusNet Services has secured an agreement with leading French renewable energy producer, Neoen, to develop the transmission connection for the 204MW ‘Bulgana Green Power Hub’ located near Stawell in the Wimmera region of central western Victoria. The Bulgana Green Power Hub will consist of 56 wind turbines and a 21MW/34MWh lithium-ion battery storage system which, once fully commissioned, are expected […]
Hydro Tasmania has launched a new Hybrid Energy Hub at Flinders Island that will transform the island’s power supply and provide another exceptional renewable showcase for remote communities around Australia and the world. Flinders Island has historically been dependent on diesel generation. The hub technology will make it 60 per cent renewably-powered, on average, using wind and solar. When there’s […]
A $30 million energy partnership has been established to create an industrial-scale smart microgrid energy system, and integrated research and education platform. The Waurn Ponds Smart Energy Partnership between Deakin University and AusNet Services, through its Mondo Power advanced energy solutions group, will build a 7.25 megawatt (MW) smart microgrid, including a solar generation farm, a one megawatt battery storage capacity, […]
Two companies have entered into an exclusive Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to design and construct a 250MW solar PV project in Balranald, NSW. The MOU will see Decmil and Maoneng work together on early engineering design and finalisation of an Engineer Procure Construct (EPC) contract valued at approximately $275 million. Subject to agreement on commercial terms and the project successfully […]
National Energy Resources Australia (NERA) will provide $4.8 million in funding for eight new clean energy projects across Australia. The projects include initiatives aimed at introducing clean technologies into the sector – a key priority area outlined in NERA’s Sector Competitiveness Plan, a ten year strategic roadmap for Australia’s oil, gas, coal and uranium industries. NERA CEO, Miranda Taylor, said […]
The regional South Australian town of Coober Pedy is being totally powered by clean energy for the first time. Coober Pedy has traditionally been mainly dependent on diesel generation, but its electricity needs are now being met exclusively by wind and solar power for extended periods. Hydro Tasmania was appointed by Energy Developments (EDL) to help transform the mining town […]
The South Australian Government has announced four new proposals will receive support through the $150 million Renewable Technology Fund. The projects, which range from batteries and hydrogen fuel cells to thermal storage using sewage, demonstrate the diverse technologies that are available to help South Australia capitalise on its position as a global leader in the production of renewable energy. Premier, […]
Carnegie Clean Energy’s 10MW Northam Solar Farm in Western Australia is underway with the selection of co equity investors Indigenous Business Australia (IBA) and Perth Noongar Foundation (PNF). IBA and PNF have signed a binding term‐sheet with Carnegie for a collective 50 per cent ownership of the Northam Solar Project alongside Carnegie’s 50 per cent ownership. IBA and PNF are […]
Climate change and energy leaders gathered in Adelaide in November to push for a national energy policy which rejects coal and delivers clean, affordable and reliable energy. Leaders discussed concerns about any proposed national energy policy which prioritises coal and punishes renewable energy. South Australia has more renewable energy than any other mainland state, currently 48.9 per cent of the […]
TasNetworks and the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) will work together to explore TasNetworks undertaking a $20 million feasibility and business case assessment for a second interconnector across Bass Strait between Tasmania and the mainland grid. A second interconnector would allow Tasmania to expand the amount of renewable energy it could provide to the national grid, allowing the state to […]
The world’s largest lithium ion battery in South Australia has been fully installed ahead of its 100-day deadline and has entered the regulatory testing phase. Tesla Powerpacks, connected to Neoen’s Hornsdale Wind Farm, have now been fully installed on site, with the testing phase ensuring the battery is optimised and meets AEMO and South Australian Government requirements. Throughout this testing […]
Two Australian energy councils have combined to become the Smart Energy Council. The Australian Solar Council and the Energy Storage Council will form the new council focusing on renewable energy. Smart Energy Council Chief Executive, John Grimes, said Australia will inevitably be powered by smart energy. “We represent the most innovative renewable energy leaders in the field. We are transforming […]
An innovative pilot program as part of a joint venture between Horizon Power and Landcorp has launched for residents to reduce their power bills and give them greater control over their energy usage is underway in Broome North. Minister for Energy, Ben Wyatt, said the program involved installing Smart Sun household energy packages through an incentive scheme to existing Broome […]
The Water and Renewable Energy Nexus Project (WREN) has enabled renewable energy for almost half the power at Rottnest Island in Western Australia. The partnership between Hydro Tasmania, the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) and the Rottnest Island Authority (RIA) significantly reduces the island’s dependence on diesel generation. Hydro Tasmania’s Hybrid Energy Solutions team has installed a 600 kilowatt (kW) […]
The Queensland Labor Party has released its renewable energy policies for the upcoming Queensland election in the form of the Powering Queensland’s Future plan. Premier, Annastacia Palaszczuk, said, “Our Powering Queensland’s Future plan sets out actions to make sure we get the balance right, delivering more of the cheapest form of new generation renewables sooner to complement our young and efficient fleet of coal and […]
Carnegie Clean Energy has begun project design and development activities on the $15.75 million Albany Wave Energy Project in Western Australia. The first phase involves the detailed, localised measurement of the wave resource at the specific offshore site proposed for the installation of the CETO 6 unit. The measurement of metocean conditions is now underway via the installation of […]
The Clean Energy Council (CEC) has released a new position paper on the National Energy Guarantee (NEG) and its ability to deliver the confidence required for new investment in clean energy. According to the CEC, the industry remains open-minded and prepared to engage constructively on the NEG, but new analysis suggests that investment in new renewable energy could hit a […]
The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) have published an issues paper regarding its review of the regulatory and market frameworks needed to support frequency control in the national electricity market (NEM). The generation mix is changing. As newer types of generators like wind and solar come in, and conventional generators like coal retire, this is presenting challenges for the […]
EnergyAustralia has said it will commit to the Queensland government’s Affordable Energy Pledge which aims to tackle the challenge of electricity bills. EnergyAustralia Chief Customer Officer, Kim Clarke, said the energy retailer will put its name to the pledge. “We will always pass on government subsidies to customers and help vulnerable customers get the support to which they’re entitled. And […]
The Victorian Government has released a discussion paper on converting waste to energy to support the development of new technologies, and has announced five grants from the $2.38 million Waste to Energy Infrastructure Fund. The grants will help businesses and water corporations upgrade waste management practices and support projects that will deliver almost one megawatt of renewable energy capacity per […]
A new renewable energy target of 40 per cent by 2025 has been passed by Victoria’s parliament. The legislation, which also locks in a 25 per cent target by 2020, passed the state’s upper house on Friday 20 October. The government says the targets will cut the average cost of power for Victorians by around $30 a year for households, […]
Power and Water has outlined its $215 million annual capital program for the Northern Territory’s power and water supply at the Northern Territory Major Projects conference. Power and Water Regions and Remote Operations General Manager, David Coucill, told the conference that the corporation’s capital works program is designed to ensure continued delivery of safe and reliable water and electricity services […]
The South Australian Liberals has released an energy policy as part of a plan to fix the state economy, provide job certainty and relieve household cost pressures. The Liberal Energy Solution focuses on: More affordable electricity More reliable renewable energy, empowering consumers Much better value for taxpayers Developing stronger connections between South Australia and the National Electricity Market (NEM) Two […]
Key industry leaders met with members of the government to discuss issues affecting the energy sector, such as the Clean Energy Target (CET), at the Australian Financial Review Energy Summit, held on 9 -10 October in Sydney. A speech from the Minister for Environment and Energy, Josh Frydenberg, indicated the Federal Government’s intention to turn away from the CET as […]
The South Australian Government’s $150 million Renewable Energy Target Fund has received almost 60 proposals. The proposals include a diverse range of next generation renewable energy and energy storage technologies, including batteries, bioenergy, pumped hydro, thermal, compressed air and flywheel. Adelaide-based company 1414 Degrees, has submitted three proposals for consideration, including a pilot 10MWh thermal storage project that could allow […]
A Queensland government-owned generator has entered into a ten-year agreement with the 60MW Kennedy Energy Park near Hughenden in North Queensland to purchase the electricity output and a proportion of the large-scale generation certificates from the planned hybrid generation facility. Kennedy Energy Park Director, Rob Fisher, welcomed the agreement with CS Energy. “The agreement with CS Energy means that this […]
Hydro Tasmania is investing $1 billion over the next ten years to upgrade its facilities to secure energy supply and the lowest possible electricity prices for Tasmanias. The proposed upgrades will increase generation by 250GWh, which is enough additional generation to power over 30,000 Tasmanian homes. It will also increase the lifespan of some power stations by an extra 40 […]
Tesla, the company installing the world’s largest lithium ion battery in South Australia, has reported that construction is 50 per cent complete. In July 2017, Tesla and the South Australian Government signed an agreement for Tesla to deliver the battery within 100 days or it will be free. Elon Musk, Tesla CEO, said, “This is a great example to the […]
Two feasibility studies into expanding two hydro-electric power stations in Tasmania, and exploring the potential to develop significant pumped hydro energy storage (PHES) have received $2.5 million in funding from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA). The studies will look into the feasibility and locations for pumped hydro energy storage, the redevelopment of the power scheme at Tarraleah, and potential […]
An international alliance has bought a majority stake in Adelaide-based energy company ZEN Energy. The deal will see GFG Alliance invest in renewable energy to help drive down energy costs. GFG Alliance is an international group of businesses, founded by the British Gupta family, which bought Whyalla’s Arrium steelworks in July 2017 and took control of the operation this month. […]
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