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Solar and also wind press wholesale power rates to record lows in Australia
The uptick of renewables in Australia has actually aided cause three-year lows for wholesale power costs on the nation's biggest power market.
Feb 10, 2020 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, Storage, Grids, Rooftop PV, ENERGY STORAGE, Australia, AEMO, Oceania, curtailment, national energy market, grid curtailment
Dorset green hydrogen project safeguards funding
₤ 6.5 m center will utilize onsite solar as well as land fill gases
Jan 20, 2022 // Storage, Solar to Fuel, UK, Europe, green hydrogen, England, Canford Renewable Energy, Eddie Hughes, Nathan Ross
Iberdrola Signs Renewable PPA with NSW Regional Councils
Iberdrola partners with NSW councils, committing to 390 GWh of renewable energy by 2030, paving the way for a greener, more sustainable future!
Nov 19, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Iberdrola
AGL, SunDrive to Transform Coal Site into Solar Hub
AGL Energy and SunDrive team up to potentially create Australia's first solar cell manufacturing facility at a former coal site in New South Wales.
Apr 1, 2024 // Manufacturing News, AGL Energy, new south wales, SunDrive
BlackRock-backed Akaysha secures AUD 650m for NSW battery project
Akaysha Energy secures AUD 650 million funding for Orana battery project, largest in standalone battery storage. Utilizing Tesla's Megapack technology, set to be operational by 2026.
Jul 15, 2024 // Storage, Akaysha Energy
OCI Energy sells 260-MW Texas solar project to Hyundai Engineering
OCI Energy sells 260-MWp solar project in Texas to Hyundai Engineering, marking their first US solar acquisition and paving the way for future renewable energy collaboration.
Aug 1, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, USA, North America, OCI Energy
Zen, HD Renewable Propose 100-MW Solar Park in Queensland
Zen Energy and HD Renewable plan a 100-MW solar park with 200-MW battery in Queensland, aiming for a sustainable future by 2027. Public comments open until June 17.
Jun 2, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, queensland, Solar Park, Zen Energy, HD Renewable
AMPYR Secures Financing, Offtaker for 300-MW Aussie Battery
AMPYR Energy powers up Australia's future with its first 1-GWh battery project, securing AUD 340M financing and a 10-year deal with ZEN Energy. Operational by 2026!
Jul 8, 2025 // Storage, Australia, Oceania, AMPYR
OCI, Tokuyama Launch $435M Polysilicon Plant in Malaysia
South Korea's OCI and Japan's Tokuyama launch a $435M polysilicon plant in Malaysia, boosting Southeast Asia's solar supply chain and diversifying global solar-grade material sources.
Jul 28, 2025 // Manufacturing News, Malaysia, South Korea, Asia, OCI, Tokuyama, Polysilicon Plant
NSW Rooftop Solar Surge: 8 GW by 2035
Transgrid's 2025 report forecasts a solar surge, driving a deep transition in NSW's energy landscape, demanding innovative grid strategies and coordinated renewable scaling for a sustainable future.
Aug 20, 2025 // Rooftop PV, nsw, transgrid
ConnectGen's 270-MW New York solar project gets final permit approval
ConnectGen revealed that its recommended South Ripley Solar Project has received a final siting permit from the New york city State Office of Renewable Energy Siting (ORES). Based upon a thorough testimonial of the document, ORES located that the project abides by Executive Law 94-c and stays clear of, decreases or mitigates, to the maximum degree practicable, prospective significant adverse environmental influences to the surrounding location.
Apr 25, 2023 // Plants, USA, North America, ConnectGen, South Ripley Solar Project
"Miracle" Solar Panels Launching in China
Revolutionizing solar power: Chinese startup to begin production of ultra-efficient solar panels made from perovskite – 50% greater efficiency at half the cost – capable of retaining over 90% after 600 hours of operation. Ideal for building-integrated and space-based applications.
Jun 20, 2023 // Manufacturing News, China, Asia, solar panel, perovskite
Woolworths' 100% Renewable Supply Deal with SmartestEnergy
Woolworths agrees to 100% renewable energy supply deal in NSW and ACT with SmartestEnergy, covering 450 sites with power from wind and solar projects. Achieves goal of 100% renewable energy in two states by 2025.
Jul 6, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, SmartestEnergy Australia, Woolworths Group Ltd
Eku Energy Secures 1GW Italian Battery Deal
Eku Energy and Renera Energy have signed an agreement granting 1GW of battery project rights to Eku Energy in Italy. The agreement will help Italy reach its 2030 renewable energy target of 65%. Eku and Renera will collaborate to deliver secure and reliable energy storage solutions. Italy is expected to become the 3rd largest energy storage market by 2030.
Jul 13, 2023 // Storage, Italy, Europe, Eku Energy
Alinta's $100M+ Big Battery for Western Australia
Alinta Energy is making progress towards a $100 million 100 MW/200 MWh big battery in southwest Western Australia. Co-located with a 380 MW gas and diesel-fired power plant, it is expected to support the SWIS and back-up energy capacity when needed. Shanghai Electric Power Design Institute and Sunterra will be responsible for delivering the battery. BlackRock and Eku Energy are investing up to $1 billion and $400 million respectively in big battery projects in Australia.
Aug 22, 2023 // Storage, Western Australia, Alinta Energy