The New South Wales Government has opened the largest energy storage tender in the state’s history as part of efforts to increase energy reliability. Projects developed through the tender will help ensure a steady and reliable supply of clean, affordable energy around the clock. They will play a significant role in the New South Wales Government’s transition to renewable energy, [...]
The first of four transmission lines have been completed as part of EnergyConnect, which will see renewable energy flow between Victoria, New South Wales and South Australia. Transgrid and its construction partner Elecnor Australia have finished construction of EnergyConnect’s Line 1 – a new double-circuit 330kV transmission line stretching 135km from Buronga, in south-western New South Wales, to the [...]
Horizon Power is seeking expressions of interest (EOI) for a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) to supply towns in the Kimberley, as part of its Kimberley FES (Future Energy System) project. As set out in the EOI documents, the project specifies supplying electricity to the Kimberley towns of Broome, Derby, Halls Creek and Fitzroy Crossing and the Looma-Camballin community, for [...]
Jemena has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Spanish-based Solarig in a significant step for Australia’s renewable hydrogen sector. The parties will collaborate to assess the feasibility and facilitate the supply of zero-carbon renewable hydrogen to gas users connected to Jemena’s network under the MOU. The MOU between Solarig and Jemena focuses first on the development of hydrogen [...]
The legislation includes emissions reduction targets of 75 per cent, and a renewable energy generation target of 80 per cent, by 2035. The passing of the Clean Economy Jobs Act 2024 and the Energy (Renewable Transformation and Jobs) Act 2024 is designed to secure Queensland’s place at the centre of a global energy transformation. The bills also entrench public ownership [...]
A number of key battery projects in New South Wales will be accelerated in a move by the New South Wales Government to boost electricity reliability in the state. A total of $8.4 million in new funds has been awarded to Transgrid and the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) to hire more engineers, enabling them to fast-track grid connections for [...]
A number of changes have been made to the Victorian energy sector, including new obligations for energy companies, increased penalties and enhanced powers for Energy Safe Victoria. Following changes to energy safety legislation in 2023, the changes are expected to ensure that the energy regulator has the right tools for preventing accidents, investigating incidents and ensuring safety compliance in the [...]
A global sustainable development consultancy company has been awarded the role of Owner’s Engineer on Stage 1 of the Bulli Creek Solar Project, which is expected to become the largest grid-connected solar farm in Australia once completed. Renewable energy and storage developer, Genex, is developing the multi-stage development project and has selected Arup as its Owner’s Engineer. The project is [...]
The Victorian Government has launched the draft Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) Community Benefits Plan for consultation. The plan recognises the important role that rural and regional communities are playing in the renewable energy transition by providing direct investment in projects that improve energy reliability and affordability for local communities. A REZ Community Energy Fund will be created in each of [...]
More than $460,000 in funding has been awarded to 57 regional and remote organisations and events throughout Western Australia, as part of the latest round of Horizon Power’s community partnerships program. The program has awarded almost $4.5 million to more than 450 initiatives in regional Western Australia since 2020. Recipients of the latest round include the Country Women's Association in [...]
Australia has some of the best wind resources in the world, and the establishment of wind farms plays a pivotal role in both the transition towards renewable energy and reducing Australia’s CO2 emissions. Here, we explore how tailored cable solutions improved the efficiency and reduced installation waste during construction of the Stockyard Hill Wind Farm. Wind energy stands as a [...]
The longevity of a business depends on its ability to meet the needs of both current and future generations, and right now that requires an all-encompassing sustainability strategy. Here, Interflow’s Executive General Manager Southern Region, Richard McCarthy, discusses Interflow’s unique and diverse approach to sustainability and longevity. As one of the longest-serving private businesses in Australia, Interflow has always appreciated [...]
Electrolyser systems for green hydrogen production in Australia need to be as efficient as possible, in order to generate hydrogen with the smallest possible quantity of renewable primary energy, while at the same time being able to be deployed in areas of varying water quality. Hydrogen is the most common chemical element in the universe and when it is produced [...]
Budget 2024–25: pathway to a clean energy future The Federal Government has released its Budget 2024–25, which focuses on developing renewable energy and easing cost-of-living pressures. Key utility deliverables in the Budget 2024–25 include the Future Made in Australia package targeting renewable energy production, new water infrastructure project funding and cost-of-living relief in the form of energy bill rebates. The [...]
Gas will continue to play an important role in Australia’s journey to net zero – but how will gas supply and consumption change in the transition to clean energy? With the expected dependency and demand for gas in Australia’s energy transition, it’s important to understand and acknowledge the potential shortfalls of an energy source that remains essential yet may eventually [...]
Energy Networks Australia’s Energy Network Conference and Exhibition is a biannual event that brings together leading experts, members and stakeholders from within the energy industry. Held in Adelaide in late March, this year’s conference discussed the transformation of the energy grid to provide services and value that the consumers of the 21st century demand. One of the conference’s keynote speakers was Laura Sandys, Chair of the UK Government’s Energy Data and Digitalisation Taskforces and a renowned expert in energy and sustainability.
The funding includes a $324 million investment that will allow Western Power to continue assessing and developing potential Clean Energy Link transmission projects, including the procurement of long-lead items. Funded in the 2024–25 State Budget, the $500 million Strategic Industries Fund is expected to deliver common-user and other enabling infrastructure at SIAs across regional and metropolitan Western Australia. The fund [...]
By Stan Krpan PSM, Chief Executive Officer, Solar Victoria Phasing out gas in favour of electric domestic hot water systems is an essential step in Australia’s pathway to net zero. Not only do electric water heating technologies offer greater efficiency , they also provide significant demand flexibility to better suit renewable generation. However, as this industry grows, it’s important that [...]
Victoria and Tasmania are set to receive a combined 1.7GW in renewable energy projects under the plan. The Federal Government has announced a boost to renewables in Victoria and Tasmania, with a combined 1.7GW piece of the 6GW pie in Australia’s largest ever tender for renewable energy. Tender 1 for renewable electricity generation project bids is expected to open on [...]
The investment is designed to map Australia’s geography in order to uncover new mineral deposits. The forthcoming 2024–25 Budget is expected to deliver a generational investment to help build a future made in Australia as part of a big focus on resources. The government said it will invest $566.1 million over ten years from 2024-25 to deliver data, maps and [...]
The Queensland Government has announced that the Barcaldine Power Station (BPS) is set to receive a $75 million upgrade that will see the addition 30MW of hydrogen-ready generation. This additional generator – only the second of its kind to be announced in Queensland – would add to the existing 37MW gas turbine and would be capable of using a gas-hydrogen [...]
Appointed Managing Director of Jemena in late 2023, after 17 years with the business, David Gillespie’s wealth of leadership experience and long history in the industry made him an obvious choice for the role. He sat down with Utility Magazine to discuss the challenges currently facing the sector and the work that Jemena is undertaking to tackle them.
The technology has been expanded to Broome, enabling thousands of customers to access rooftop solar. Horizon Power said the state-of-the-art technology is increasing access to renewable energy in towns in regional Western Australia, while improving the safety and stability of the state’s electricity network. It’s part of a state-wide program launched by Horizon Power in February 2024. Horizon Power’s Smart [...]
By Terry Chapman, APA General Manager, Project Delivery The development of renewable energy infrastructure alone is an enormous task, made all the more challenging by labour and supply chain shortages, planning delays and community pushback. Here, APA General Manager, Terry Chapman, shares some insight into how governments can tackle these challenges and fast-track the delivery of renewable energy zones. The [...]
Solar, wind and battery projects in two New South Wales REZs will have the opportunity to connect to the energy grid under the access schemes. The access schemes have been opened by the New South Wales Government, designed to give greater certainty to investors and energy projects and help coordinate and accelerate the delivery of renewable energy to power New [...]
The consultation paper proposes improvements designed to keep system costs down for consumers and support jurisdictional renewable energy zones. The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) has published a consultation paper proposing improvements to the way congestion is managed in the national electricity market (NEM), designed to help to keep system costs down for consumers and support jurisdictional renewable energy zones. [...]
The new 75kW electric vehicle (EV) DC charger is now open at Bungendore and features CCS2 and CHAdeMO plugs. Providing an additional charging option, whether it be for drivers on their way to and from the South Coast or locals wanting a quick top up while out and about, ActewAGL’s new EV charger is located in the rear carpark of [...]
The trial will test the potential for electric vehicles (EVs) to draw power from the grid and feed it back into the network. Horizon Power is conducting the trial at Exmouth – Western Australia's first trial of vehicle-to-grid (V2G) capability – to test the capability of its management system to allow EVs to act as mobile energy storage solutions. If [...]
The national Capacity Investment Scheme (CIS) tender will target 6GW of new variable renewable energy projects for the National Electricity Market (NEM). The first auction as part of the government’s Reliable Renewables Plan is set for late May. The Federal Government has also signed a new deal with the New South Wales State Government to deliver renewable energy with at [...]
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