Andrew Forrest says “world leading” WAE could turn into a multi-billion dollar battery technology business, expects to seal five big green energy deals this year.
Electric Vehicles
The new year will be all about grid firming as Australia rejoins race to renewables
We leave 2022 with a new policy clarity and momentum in the shift to renewables. The vital role of energy firming – including from batteries on wheels – is the next frontier.
Energy Insiders Podcast: Chris Bowen on gas, batteries, EVs, wind and targets
Federal Energy and Climate Minister Chris Bowen discusses the stream of new announcements in the last month, and what’s in store for 2023.
Consumers and green hydrogen the big swing factors in AEMO’s new planning blueprint
AEMO reveals four new scenarios for its next big planning document, with consumer owned rooftop PV and EVs, and green hydrogen the big swing factors.
EV charging will trump air-cons to be biggest single load on grid, but there are benefits
ESB paper says EV charging could easily eclipse electricity demand from any other technology – but if managed well could also result in cheaper power for consumers.
Solar and electric vehicle loans are soaring, says NAB, as business greens up
Applications for loans to finance electric vehicles and rooftop solar systems are coming in thick and fast, according to NAB, in race to cut costs and emissions.
BHP clinches $9.6 billion bid to buy OZ Minerals to gain more control over EV battery metals
BHP to take a lead role in landmark clean energy projects through its now approved bid for fellow miner Oz Minerals, and securing bigger role in battery metals.
Will the mass uptake of EVs blow up the power grid?
Report says sensible – and smart – policies will support the huge new load on the power system as Australia transitions to battery-electric cars.
Solar plane and electric vertical take-off and landing technologies win Australian grants
Australian start-up developing long range electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft technology, and another focusing on solar panels on planes have won federal funding.
Energy Insiders Podcast: Solar tiles and electric Tuk Tuks
In another week of fast moving events, we look at Neoen’s new “baseload” wind and battery deal, the relaunch of solar tiles, and an interview with the man behind electric Tuk Tuks for last mile deliveries in Australia.