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ACEN, YAC Launch 150-MW Solar Project in Pilbara
have received development approval for a 150-MW solar park in Western Australia's Pilbara region, known as the Jinbi project. The permit was granted by the
Dec 6, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, PV Power Plant, ACEN, pilbara, YAC
Foresight continues Australian charge with small-scale renewables fund launch
solar investor Foresight Group has continued its charge into the Australian PV market, launching a sustainability framework to finance small-scale renewable
Sep 13, 2019 // Plants, Markets & Finance News, Australia, solar pv, Oceania, investment, foresight group
L'Oréal and EDF Renewables Sign 15-Year Solar PPA
a fully solar-powered flagship store in Gurugram. Similarly, EDF Renewables in Australia recently announced the acquisition of the 10 GW Newcastle floating offshore
Feb 28, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, EDF Renewables, EDF Group, solar plants, Energy Efficiency, decarbonising, wind farm, cumulative installed power, L’Oréal
ARENA Funds 281 MWh Community Battery Storage Expansion
approved up to AUD 143 million in funding for up to 370 community batteries in Australia, with a combined capacity of up to 281 MWh. The batteries will help address
Jul 1, 2024 // Storage, Australia, Oceania, ARENA
BlackRock-backed Akaysha secures AUD 650m for NSW battery project
discharge capacity and will utilize Tesla's Megapack technology. EnergyAustralia has already contracted 200 MW of the project's capacity under a virtual toll
Jul 15, 2024 // Storage, Akaysha Energy
Li-S Energy opens 2-MWh battery cell production facility
Australia's Li-S Energy has opened a 2-MWh lithium sulfur and lithium metal battery production facility in Geelong, Victoria. The company is commercializing technology from Deakin University for lighter batteries, advantageous for drones, electric aviation, and defense. The AUD-10-million facility covers the entire production process, from creating cathode powders to final cell fabrication and testing. The Federal Minister for Industry and Science announced a AUD-1.7-million grant to support the production of high-quality lithium foils and laminates for export.Australia, a major producer of lithium ore, aims to add value to its exports by producing lithium foils domestically. Li-S Energy CEO Lee Finniear sees an opportunity to capitalize on the growing demand for lithium metal foil, which is projected to reach USD 51 billion by 2032. By producing high-value lithium foils locally, Australia can enhance its position in the global market.
How is Australia's Li-S Energy capitalizing on the growing demand for lithium foils?
Australia's Li-S Energy is leveraging its proximity to lithium ore resources to produce high-quality lithium foils domestically.
The company's production facility in Geelong, Victoria covers the entire battery production process, from creating cathode powders to final cell fabrication and testing.
Li-S Energy is commercializing technology from Deakin University to develop lighter batteries, which are ideal for applications such as drones, electric aviation, and defense.
The AUD-1.7-million grant from the Federal Minister for Industry and Science will support the production of high-quality lithium foils and laminates for export.
CEO Lee Finniear sees a significant opportunity to capitalize on the growing demand for lithium metal foil, which is projected to reach USD 51 billion by 2032.
By producing high-value lithium foils locally, Australia can enhance its position in the global market and add value to its lithium exports.
Aug 13, 2024 // Manufacturing News, Storage, Li-S Energy, Geelong
Synergy Proposes 2-GW Clean Energy Hub in WA
a state-owned energy retailer in Western Australia, has submitted a planning application for a 2-GW clean energy hub in the Shire of Carnamah. The proposed
Sep 29, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, WA, synergy
Kibo Energy's Bold Move: 14 GW Aussie Renewables Takeover
Energy PLC is poised to acquire a 14-GW renewable energy pipeline in Australia through a reverse takeover. This strategic move will integrate Dubai-based ARIA
Oct 10, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Australia, Oceania, Kibo Energy
NBN Taps Munna Creek, Hits 100% Renewables
Australia’s NBN Co has begun offtake from the 120-MWac Munna Creek solar farm on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast, hitting its 100% renewable electricity target. Developed with Metlen (formerly Mytilineos), the plant uses about 255,000 panels across 467 hectares near Gympie; NBN’s PPA secures over 20% of expected annual output.The utility-scale PV employs bifacial modules on single-axis trackers, string inverters, and plant-level reactive support, with reserved headroom for a future battery to shift energy into evening peaks and provide frequency services. The deal underscores corporate PPAs’ role amid volatile wholesale markets, de-risking financing for generators and accelerating Australia’s energy transition.
How does NBN’s Munna Creek PPA support grid stability and evening peak demand?
Revenue certainty from the PPA de-risks adding a battery, enabling time-shifting of solar into the 5–9 pm peak and unlocking participation in FCAS/fast-frequency markets.
Advanced inverters provide fast reactive power, voltage regulation, ride-through, and controlled ramping, stabilizing frequency and voltage during disturbances.
Operating below nameplate at times preserves headroom for grid support and ancillary services, improving system resilience.
Single-axis trackers push generation later into the afternoon, softening the “duck-curve” ramp and easing evening peak pressure.
Bifacial modules lift late-day yield via reflected light, improving output as demand rises.
Locational benefit near SEQ load centers reduces reliance on distant generators, easing transmission congestion and supporting local voltage.
Retail firming typically linked to corporate PPAs covers evening demand with storage/hydro/peakers, smoothing NBN’s net grid draw.
Better curtailment management: with a committed offtaker, the plant can optimize around constraints and prioritize stability-support modes over spilling energy.
Market signal effect: the contract accelerates more PV-plus-storage builds, increasing dispatchable renewable capacity that targets evening peaks across the NEM.
Dec 15, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, PPA, Australia, queensland, Oceania, utility solar, NBN Co
European Energy Secures Funding for Australian Solar Projects
exceeding EUR 70 million (USD 80.6 million) to construct two solar parks in Australia, with a combined capacity of 137 MW. This financial close marks a significant
Jun 19, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Australia, Oceania, european energy, PV Power Plant
Finland to maintain grid with 30 MW/30 MWh battery
The firm is currently developing a 600 MW battery storage space facility in Australia that will give fast frequency response services to the National Electricity
Jun 10, 2020 // Large-Scale, Storage, tender, Europe, neoen, Finland
What is the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge?
event, which has seen teams preparing for almost two years, spans the width of Australia – running from Darwin in the north to Adelaide in the south. Racing along this
Oct 16, 2019 // Transport, Australia, Oceania, Bridgestone World Solar Challenge
ARENA targets solar panel recycling in new $15 million funding round
on Wednesday, its fifth in support of solar PV development and research in Australia.
The Agency states the essential focus this time around is to end-of-life
Dec 11, 2019 // Markets & Finance News, Market Research, Australia, solar panel, recycling, Oceania, ARENA, Darren Miller
UK Carbon Capture Company Storegga Raises ₤ 51.3 m Funding
the change to net zero.
Storegga got the backing of capitalists including Australian financial services huge Macquarie Group, Japanese group Mitsui & Co and
May 18, 2022 // Markets & Finance News, UK, Europe, decarbonisation, Carbon Capture, Foreign capital, Renewable, Storegga
Photon Energy to develop 32MWp solar projects in Romania by end-2022
is presently creating projects with an incorporated capacity of 791.2 MWp in Australia, Hungary, Poland and Romania and offers procedures and also upkeep services
Jun 20, 2022 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Europe, photon energy, Romania, solar projects







