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Australian technology company Graphite Energy has received development approval to build a $29 million facility at Lake Cargelligo in Central West NSW. The facility will mark the first stage of the company’s Lake Sustainable Energy Precinct. Gavin Dennett September 14, 2023, 5:11 pm. Skillbuild and ECAWA join forces for clean energy training ...
New projects propel Australia’s renewable sector
21 hours ago · Australia’s renewable sector has recorded its strongest quarter of 2024, according to the Clean Energy Council’s latest quarterly report. With new projects worth $3.3 billion reaching financial commitment in Q3, this quarter’s investment volume has already surpassed the entire of 2023,. The sector secured financial backing for ten …
Australia gives green light to vehicle-to-grid technology
21 hours ago · Australia has approved new standards that will enable vehicle-to-grid (V2G) charging technology, allowing electric vehicles to feed power back into homes and the electricity grid. The announcement was made by Energy Minister Chris Bowen at the Sydney International EV Show on November 9.
NSW approves Middlebrook solar project - Ecogeneration
21 hours ago · The NSW Independent Planning Commission has approved the Middlebrook Solar Farm, a renewable energy project set to be built 22km south of Tamworth. The project, which includes a 320-megawatt (MW) solar farm and an associated 320 MW/780 MWh battery energy storage systems (BESS), is expected to produce enough electricity to power over 122,000 ...
AER: Consumers power energy transition with solar surge
2 days ago · Residential investment in rooftop solar, batteries, and electric vehicles has surged, with solar installations in the National Electricity Market (NEM) now exceeding 20 gigawatts, marking an increase of 2.9 gigawatts from last year. AER Chair Clare Savage highlighted the urgent need for improved network efficiency, urging industry to maximise ...
Pacific Blue expands renewables projects in Queensland
21 hours ago · Australian renewable energy generator and retailer Pacific Blue has secured approval from Burdekin Shire Council for a major expansion of its renewable infrastructure in North Queensland. The expansion project will add 300 megawatts (MW) to the existing Haughton Solar Farm, creating enough capacity to power an additional 110,000 homes.
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Nov 4, 2024 · EcoGeneration is the voice for Australia's clean energy industry.Officially endorsed by the Clean Energy Council, it shines a spotlight on the news, innovations, policies and people in the renewables space as the nation transitions to a net-zero future.
Understanding updates to IEC 61215 standards - Ecogeneration
6 days ago · Clean Energy Council Product Manager Aron Cane explains updates to the IEC 61215 standards and how they will impact solar PV modules. F rom 1 October 2024, solar panels must meet the new IEC 61215:2021 standard to be listed on the Clean Energy Council’s list of approved photovoltaic (PV) modules and be eligible for the Federal Government’s small-scale technology certificates (STCs).
The Green Gold of Australia - Ecogeneration
Aug 20, 2024 · In Australia’s sun-drenched expanses, a new gold rush is underway – one that harvests energy from the sky. A t the forefront stands Green Gold Energy, an Adelaide firm that has just secured development approvals for a groundbreaking project in South Australia.. The project combines a 110 megawatts (MW) solar farm with a 91.7 megawatts-hour (MWh) DC-coupled battery energy storage system.
Watt’s next in energy storage - Ecogeneration
Oct 10, 2024 · A new report makes it clear that Australia must expand its energy storage capacity to meet the escalating demands of a net-zero future. A ustralia’s energy storage capacity needs to surge from its current level of three gigawatts (GW) to a 49GW by 2050 if it hopes to keep pace with ever-greater demand and ensure a stable and reliable grid, according to a new report from the Australian Energy ...