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FRV achieves fin close on 300-MW Aussie solar project contracted by Microsoft
project, which is FRV's 10th solar (PV) scheme in Australia, will broaden the Spanish team's total portfolio to more than 1 GW. To be mounted 40 km (25 miles)
Dec 20, 2022 // Plants, Microsoft, frv, Solar Project
Sun Cable appoints trio to discover financiers for vast solar-storage interconnection project
Cable, the designer behind the vast, multi-billion-dollar Australia-Asia PowerLink project planned for Darwin, has appointed Macquarie Capital, Moelis & Company
Jul 6, 2022 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, Storage, Australia, solar plus storage, Oceania, Sun Cable, Australia-Asia PowerLink, australia singapore power link, darwin
Genex Launches Procurement for 775-MW Solar Project
the first stage of its Bulli Creek solar and battery project in Queensland, Australia. This stage involves the development of a 775-MW solar power facility.The
Jul 1, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Australia, Oceania, Genex Power, PV Power Plant
Pacific Blue boosts S Australian wind farm with 60-MW battery
Australian renewable power producer Pacific Blue is constructing a 60-MW battery at its wind farm in South Australia, providing 130 MWh of energy storage capacity. The project, located next to the existing Clements Gap wind farm, is estimated to cost over AUD 100 million and is expected to be operational by early 2026. The battery will support grid stability by storing excess power and discharging it during peak demand periods.The Clements Gap wind farm, with 27 turbines, has been generating electricity since 2010. Pacific Blue, owned by Chinese group SPIC, currently has 665 MW of installed renewable capacity and over 2.5 GW of renewable and energy storage projects in development. The new battery system will enhance the company's renewable energy portfolio and contribute to the transition towards cleaner energy sources in Australia. What is the capacity of Pacific Blue's new battery at its South Australian wind farm? The capacity of Pacific Blue's new battery at its South Australian wind farm is 130 MWh. The battery will have a power output of 60 MW. The project is estimated to cost over AUD 100 million. The battery is expected to be operational by early 2026. The battery will support grid stability by storing excess power and discharging it during peak demand periods.
Jun 13, 2024 // Storage, Australia, Oceania, Pacific Blue
Rio Tinto partners with Ngarluma for 80-MW solar project
Tinto is developing an 80-MW solar project in Western Australia to power its iron ore mining operations. The project is a collaboration with the Ngarluma Aboriginal
Jul 16, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, PV Power Plant, Rio Tinto, Ngarluma
ACEN removed to expand NSW solar-linked battery to 1.4 GW/2.8 GWh
from the originally planned 200 MW/400 MWh, it will certainly come to be Australia's biggest storage battery project linked to a solar farm and also will
Jun 2, 2023 // Storage, ACEN
Singapore's Vena Energy Powers Up 53-MW Solar Project in Japan
in Taiwan in April and added 562 MW across 10 projects in Japan, Taiwan, and Australia last year, bringing its total operating capacity to 2.7 GW. What Financing
Jun 14, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, Japan, Asia, Singapore, PV Power Plant, Vena Energy, Solar Project
OCTO+CEFC: 350MW Solar Park & Storage
New South Wales government in Australia has approved the construction of the Blind Creek Solar Farm, a 350-MW solar park with a 300MW/600MWh battery storage
Aug 1, 2023 // Plants, Storage, CEFC, PV Power Plant, Octopus
What is Small-Scale Technology Certificate (STC)?
systems, or solar-assisted heat pumps in homes and commercial buildings of Australia.     ← Back to Solar Energy
Sep 13, 2023
What are Voltage rise calculations?
calculations are commonly performed by solar contractors in Australia to find whether a specified home has a permission for exporting solar electricity into the
Sep 13, 2023
GRS turns on 39-MWp solar plant in Australia
78,000 MWh per year, adequate power to fulfill the need of regarding 11,000 Australian residences and balance out some 53,585 tonnes of co2 (CO2) annually. Molong
Dec 2, 2020 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Australia, Oceania, PV Power Plant, GRS
Australian billionaires back an Australia-Singapore power supply gigaproject
Two famous billionaires from Australia have been announced to invest dozens of millions of dollars in a development of a 10-gigawatt solar park with 20-30-gigawatt-hours of battery storage, with power supply destination in Singapore.
Nov 22, 2019 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, Storage, Australia, Oceania, Andrew Forrest, Mike Cannon-Brooks, Sun Cable
Australia Approves AU$5.52B Central-West Orana REZ Budget
Australia's Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) has received final regulatory approval with a AU$5.52 billion budget, enabling the construction of 4.5 GW of new transmission infrastructure in New South Wales. This will support up to 7.7 GW of solar, wind, and storage projects. The project, part of NSW's Electricity Infrastructure Roadmap, is expected to attract AU$20 billion in private investment and create 5,000 construction jobs. State-owned EnergyCo will recover costs through generator access fees and retail network charges over 35 years.The Australian Energy Regulator's approval follows cost reviews due to inflation and supply-chain issues, with benefits like lower wholesale prices deemed to outweigh costs. Initial work, including easements and cultural-heritage surveys, begins immediately, with the first 330-kV line set to energize in late 2027. Developers ACEN, Iberdrola, and Neoen, holding options on over 3.5 GW of capacity, can now proceed to financial close. Analysts view the REZ as crucial for achieving Australia's 82% renewables target by 2030, warning that any delays could impact the broader east-coast transition plan. How will the Central-West Orana REZ impact Australia's renewable energy goals by 2030? The Central-West Orana REZ will significantly contribute to Australia's goal of achieving 82% renewable energy by 2030 by adding substantial capacity to the national grid. The 7.7 GW of solar, wind, and storage projects facilitated by the REZ will help reduce reliance on fossil fuels, accelerating the transition to a cleaner energy mix. By attracting AU$20 billion in private investment, the REZ will stimulate economic growth and innovation in the renewable energy sector. The creation of 5,000 construction jobs will boost local economies and provide new employment opportunities in the region. The REZ's infrastructure will enhance grid reliability and stability, supporting the integration of intermittent renewable energy sources. Lower wholesale electricity prices resulting from the REZ will benefit consumers and businesses, making renewable energy more competitive. The involvement of major developers like ACEN, Iberdrola, and Neoen underscores the project's importance and potential for successful implementation. Timely completion of the REZ is critical to maintaining momentum in Australia's broader east-coast transition plan, avoiding potential setbacks in meeting national renewable energy targets.
Aug 6, 2025 // Markets & Finance News, Australia, Oceania, PV Power Plant
Australian JV to Build Country's Largest Privately Funded Battery
Green Investment Group (GIG), as well as Fluence have partnered to deliver Australia's largest privately-funded and also had utility-scale battery. The project
Dec 2, 2021 // Storage, Australia, Engie, Oceania, Fluence, GIG, Greg Callman, Aaron McCann, Augustin Honorat, Hazelwood Power Station, Macquarie’s Green Investment Group
Neoen H1 earnings jump as IPP closes in on 5GW portfolio target
after its functional battery devices pertained to the rescue in Southern Australia. The IPP commissioned 239MW of brand-new renewables projects in the very
Jul 29, 2020 // Markets & Finance News, ENERGY STORAGE, UTILITY-SCALE SOLAR, IPP, neoen, Xavier Barbaro