Policy, Renewables
CEC launches Women in Renewables e-mentoring program
The Clean Energy Council’s Women in Renewables Initiative is seeking mentors and mentees from the renewable energy industry to be part of a new e-mentoring program conducted by the Australian Women in Resources Alliance.
Company Updates, Storage
Fluence to supply world’s largest Li-ion battery
Fluence Energy announced it will supply the world’s largest lithium-ion battery-based storage project, a 100MW/400MWh installation in Long Beach, California.
Renewables, Storage
A month in, Tesla’s SA battery is surpassing expectations
For proof of the Hornsdale Power Reserve's value to the NEM just have a quick look at the giant Tesla battery's contribution to the frequency control ancillary services markets. It's been a busy first month.
Australia, Company Updates, Projects, Renewables, Storage, Wind
Victoria commits to Neoen wind-and-battery project
Neoen has secured a support agreement with the Victorian Government which will see it provide an integrated wind farm and battery storage facility.
Policy, Renewables, Solar, Storage
Victoria’s move to time-varying FiT a boost for batteries, says CEC
The Essential Services Commission in Victoria has released a new framework for time-varying feed-in tariffs, with rates varying from 29c/kWh during peak and 7.2c/kWh for off-peak periods.
Australia, Funding, Projects, Renewables, Solar
CEFC reaches 1GW large-scale solar finance milestone across 20 projects
The CEFC has reached a major investment milestone for large-scale solar development in Australia, with its latest two investments helping accelerate the delivery of more than 1GW in additional solar energy across 20 projects.
Company Updates, Funding, Renewables, Solar
CRC awards Solar Analytics $1.9m for residential energy management system
Australian solar energy software provider Solar Analytics has attracted $1.9 million in grant funding from the Federal Government's Cooperative Research Centres Program to develop a solar monitoring platform to a smart home energy management system.
Company Updates, Funding, Renewables, Solar
ARENA backs Greatcell Solar with $6m grant funding for printable cell
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency will provide $6 million to Greatcell Solar to accelerate development of a new printable perovskite solar cell.
Comment, Policy, Renewables, Solar, State Policy, Storage
Chaos before calm … the inevitable impact and opportunities of the clean energy transition
The disruption wrought by the transition to clean energy will challenge distribution networks and set a mighty task for battery-makers, Capgemini’s Anastasia Klingberg tells EcoGeneration.
Company Updates, Renewables, Solar