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.
Big batteries “cannibalising” gas plants, says AGL, as Torrens BESS charges up
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.
Zen Energy signs new long term power purchase deal with NSW solar farm
Ross Garnaut-led renewables gen-tailer fulfills pledge to “write lots of PPAs” in new deal with Greek developer Mytilineos.
Danish giant adds massive green hydrogen hub to 30GW Australia pipeline
Danish green giant unveils plans for massive green hydrogen production hub in South Australia’s Eyre Peninsula, backed by around 14GW of solar and wind capacity.
Labor announces specialist “growth centre” to nurture Australian made renewables
Federal Labor promises a leg-up – and a home base – to businesses seeking to manufacture clean energy technologies and other climate solutions in Australia.
“World first” solar methanol plant signs up potential investor and offtaker
Vast Solar signs up potential investor and offtaker in Port Augusta solar methanol plant to be powered by Australia’s first large-scale solar thermal project.
South Australia eyes “competitive tender” to fast-track hydrogen, big renewables
Draft bill to fast-track “next wave” of hydrogen and renewable projects in SA, including a “clear competitive tender” for government-owned land and waters.
Bluescope backs gravity storage start-up with funds and lab at Port Kembla
BlueScope Steel chips in funds and prime real estate at its Port Kembla hub to build a “world first” gravitational energy storage R&D facility.
“No Twiggy Turbines:” Locals celebrate after Windlab dumps NSW wind project
Early stage plans to develop a 26 turbine wind farm in the NSW Riverina region have been dumped by developer Windlab.
Fortescue offers first glimpse of Australia’s first hydrogen electrolyser factory
Fortescue offers glimpse of Australia’s first hydrogen electrolyser factory, which is undergoing a fit out to get ready for first production.
