MPower signs up Evergen to boost returns from its distributed solar and battery projects, starting with Lakeland in north Queensland.
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What do you call a coal plant on a 2050 grid? “Incredibly expensive insurance”
What is a forecast of 14GW of coal in Australia in 2050 doing in a net zero scenario?
Australia’s green hydrogen export dream could require 812GW of wind and solar
BNEF report finds Australia would need a massive total of 812GW of mostly onshore solar and wind power by 2050 to export green hydrogen and meet its climate targets.
New study unlocks secrets of solid state batteries heading to households and EVs
A study partly funded by Australia helps to unlock some of the secrets of solid state batteries, which are less prone to runaway chemical fires, and will deliver more power.
Snowy 2.0 project gets new boss as Florence still stuck in the mud
Snowy names new head of Snowy 2.0 project but still unsure of cost blowouts, as the country’s other pumped hydro project reports good progress.
AEMO gets funding boost to fast-track key wind, solar and storage connections
AEMO given funding boost to fast-track connections for key wind, solar and battery projects as part of a trial to help reduce delays.
What role will neighbourhood batteries play in the electrification of everything?
Think of a community battery like a bus stop. It is installed in a neighbourhood at no cost to the residents, but should provide benefits for all.
Big batteries “cannibalising” gas plants, says AGL, as Torrens BESS charges up
AGL says big batteries are eating its own gas generator profits, but they are also being saddled with unnecessary and expensive kit by AEMO and transmission companies.
From big gas kettle to big battery: The energy “time tunnel” at Torrens Island
At the heart of the renewables dominated grid of South Australia, AGL Energy’s Torrens Island Power Station is a museum of power generation past, present and future.
NSW to open second gigawatt scale wind, solar and storage tender on Monday
NSW to open second gigawatt scale tender for new wind and solar capacity and long duration storage. Will eight-hour batteries win the day again?