David Carroll
Quinbrook targets 10 GWh battery rollout after signing CATL supply deal
Australia’s Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners has signed a supply deal with Chinese battery manufacturer CATL that is expected to support the deployment of more than 10 GWh of energy storage systems over the next five years.
Fortescue scraps plans for 5.4 GW of wind, solar, storage in Australia
Mining giant Fortescue has abandoned plans to build a 5.4 GW solar, wind and battery energy storage project that was set to provide renewable energy to power its iron ore mining operations in Western Australia.
Bluetti introduces new modular residential battery system
Bluetti, a US solar and storage specialist, has developed a modular 7,600 W lithium iron phosphate battery system for residential settings, with 9.9 kWh to 19.8 kWh of flexible energy storage capacity.
Australian hydrogen company targets US with heat-reaction tech
Star Scientific, an Australian hydrogen technology company, is set to expand its market presence by partnering with a US-based research facility to advance its heat reaction technology, which efficiently generates heat for industrial use by using renewable hydrogen.
Trina Solar, MPower sign panel, tracker supply deal
Australia’s MPower has signed a supply deal with China-based manufacturer Trina Solar to support the ongoing rollout of the developer’s portfolio of solar and battery energy storage projects.
Acciona, Stanwell sign offtake deal for 380 MW of solar in Australia
Stanwell Corp. has signed a long-term offtake agreement with Spanish renewable energy developer Acciona Energia to purchase 100% of the output from the proposed Aldoga Solar Farm in Australia. It will use the electricity to power a 3 GW green hydrogen project in the state of Queensland.
Australia announces funding for critical minerals
The Australian government has doubled the amount of federal financing available for critical minerals projects to AUD 4 billion ($2.56 billion) as it looks to shore up supply chains with the United States, deliver on emissions reduction targets, and build clean energy industries.
REC rolls out new 470 W rooftop solar panels
Singapore-based PV module manufacturer REC Group has launched in Australia a new series of rooftop solar panels with power ratings ranging from 450 W to 470 W and efficiencies of up to 22.6%.
Australian researchers achieve lithium-sulphur battery breakthrough
Monash University researchers in Australia have developed a new lithium-sulphur battery design. They claim that it requires less lithium, with more energy per unit volume. It purportedly lasts longer and can be produced for half the price of the dominant lithium-ion technology.
Australian company launches 3 GW wind, solar tender
Australia’s CleanCo has launched an expression of interest process to add 3 GW of wind and solar generation to its portfolio.
