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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 Debt for Victoria Battery
battery energy storage system to hybridise its Mokoan solar farm in Victoria, Australia. The project adds 40 MW/80 MWh of storage to the existing 58 MW solar
Jul 20, 2026 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Storage, Victoria, european energy, PV Power Plant
Spanish PV organization UNEF selects brand-new head of state
Italy, France, Mexico, Japan, Chile, the United States, South Africa and also
Apr 2, 2020 // Policy, Spain, UNEF, Europe, Arancha Martinez Navarro, Jorge Barredo
What is Energy payback time?
For example, the energy payback period for a single solar module in Australia is usually under a year. As for the whole rooftop array, the average payback
Sep 12, 2023
Solar panel recycling: Turning ticking time bombs into possibilities
Silicon recouped from the photovoltaic panel may simply be what they need. Australia can play a lot more influential function in providing critical battery
May 27, 2020 // Opinions, Australia, Oceania, WORLD, GREENMAT, Mahdokht Shaibani
Top Lithium Producing Countries With The Largest Reserves
million t · Identified resources: ~150 million t · Top producer: Australia, 92,000 t · Biggest mover: China, now No. 2 · Batteries' share
Aug 1, 2026 // Manufacturing News, Storage, Solar, Transport, Market Research
Construction begins on mining giant BHP's initial off-grid solar-storage project
the group is just one of lots of mining companies launching such projects in Australia and in other places. BHP is investing AU$ 73m (US$ 52m) in the project which
Feb 4, 2022 // Plants, Australia, solar-plus-storage, Oceania, power purchase agreement, solar-storage project, bhp, Jessica Farrell, diesel, emissions reduction, gold mine
SmartestEnergy Secures Half of Neoen’s NSW Solar Output
350-MW solar farm, the Culcairn Solar Farm, located in New South Wales (NSW), Australia. The contract, which will commence in late 2026, marks SmartestEnergy's first
Sep 13, 2024 // Plants, neoen, PV Power Plant, SMARTESTENERGY
Brookfield's Neoen Acquisition Conditional on Asset Divestment
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has approved Brookfield Asset Management's acquisition of Neoen SA, contingent upon the divestment of Neoen's
Oct 31, 2024 // Markets & Finance News, neoen, Brookfield, ACCC
Neoen Sells Victoria Assets for Brookfield Takeover Approval
and energy storage.This divestment was crucial for obtaining approval from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) for Brookfield's planned
Dec 5, 2024 // Markets & Finance News, Victoria, Brookfield, Neoen SA
Canberra project REVS up Australia's vehicle-to-grid readiness
Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) is backing a test that will see 51 Nissan Leaf autos offer frequency law services to the National Electricity Market in
Jul 8, 2020 // Storage, Transport, Solar to Fuel, Australia, Oceania, ARENA, Darren Miller
Enphase Energy Partners With Excel to Deliver Solar Projects in Australia
premium consumer experience, and we expect our continued collaboration in the Australian solar
Jun 16, 2020 // Markets & Finance News, Australia, Enphase Energy, Oceania, Enphase Excel Solar Australia, Excel Power, microinverter
SNEC 2021: Seraphim eyes growth in Southeast Asia, Australia and Europe
Module manufacturer Seraphim is aiming to improve a string of recent supply deals to further rise shipments to markets accross Southeast Asia, Australia as well as Europe.
Jun 7, 2021 // Manufacturing News, seraphim, Polaris Li, seraphim solar, module supply, SNEC 2021