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Australian startup builds production line for thermal energy storage blocks

Australia-based MGA Thermal has secured AUD 8.25 million ($5.39 million) from domestic and international investors as it gears up for commercial-scale production of its thermal long-duration energy storage solution.

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Australian island shifts to renewables with completion of 1.5 MW solar farm

The completion of a new 1.5 MW solar farm has brought Tasmania’s King Island closer to achieving a permanent shift to 100% renewable energy.

Brookfield, Reliance aim to kick off new era in Australian solar manufacturing

Brookfield’s bold ambitions for Australia have reached a new level, with the global asset manager signing an agreement with India-based Reliance Industries to explore the production of solar panels, long-duration battery storage, and other renewable energy equipment.

Lightweight solar panel provides solution for rooftop installations

Australian installer UV Solar has rolled out a new frameless solar panel that manufacturer GoodWe says is 60% lighter than conventional PV modules, making it ideal for rooftops that are unable to support traditional PV and racking.

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Australian developer plans 2.6 GW solar farm for green hydrogen project

Provaris Energy has advanced its Tiwi H2 green hydrogen export project for the Tiwi Islands in Australia’s Northern Territory, with the design feasibility report for the proposed solar farm and transmission system now complete.

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Horizon focusing on vanadium flow batteries for energy storage

Horizon Power, Western Australia’s regional power supplier, has revealed plans to deploy a 78 kW/220 kWh vanadium flow battery.

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New proton batteries for megawatt-scale renewables storage

Engineers at Melbourne’s RMIT University have developed a rechargeable “proton battery” that has the potential to store more energy than currently available lithium-ion batteries.

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Australian manufacturer unveils 5.12 kWh battery for residential applications

Vaulta, an Australian battery tech company, has developed its first dedicated residential battery. The small-scale energy storage system can purportedly operate for 4,000 cycles, with an 80% depth of discharge.

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Australian grid operator testing community battery tech

A grid-connected community battery has gone live in Sydney, Australia, with New South Wales electricity distributor Endeavour Energy testing the tech to maximize the benefits of rooftop solar.

Australia’s Transgrid to tender grid services from battery operators

Transgrid, Australia’s major grid operator, plans to launch a competitive process to procure grid support services from third-party battery operators. It aims to maintain reliable electricity supply in two growth regions in New South Wales by looking beyond traditional network infrastructure.

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