David Carroll
Australian startup aims to produce hydrogen with 30% less electricity
The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), Australia’s national science agency, has teamed up with RFC Ambrian to form a new company to commercialize electrolysis tech. CSIRO said the aim is to produce hydrogen with 30% less electricity than existing alkaline and polymer electrolyte membrane technologies.
Chelion unveils scalable battery storage solution
Chelion Australia, an energy storage solutions specialist, has developed a new all-in-one lithium iron phosphate battery cabinet for commercial applications.
AGL goes live with second biggest battery in Australia
Australian energy giant AGL has officially opened its first operational grid-scale battery – the 250 MW/250 MWh facility at its Torrens Island power station site in South Australia.
Cyberattack highlights energy grid security concerns
Sydney-based wholesale energy software supplier Energy One has suffered a data breach, mere days after an Australian government-funded research body warned of potential cyber risks for the nation’s energy grids due to foreign-made solar technologies.
CEFC calls for more renewables following record investment
Clean Energy Finance Corp. (CEFC), the Australian government’s green bank, has invested a record AUD 1.2 billion ($770 million) in large-scale renewables projects over the past financial year, but it says that “a lot more” needs to be done to reach 82% renewables by 2030.
Study shows biosolar rooftop system benefits power output
A group of Australian researchers say they have confirmed the benefits of combining rooftop solar installations with ‘green’ roofs with new research showing the combination increased solar generation by as much as 107% during peak periods.
Cambridge completes Australian first install of modular solar solution
Prefabricated solar that integrates single-axis tracking technology has been deployed in Australia for the first time with United Kingdom-headquartered Cambridge Energy announcing a 2.3 MW system has been successfully installed at a mine site in Western Australia.
Genex Power moves forward on 250 MW/2 GWh pumped hydro project
Genex Power says that the 250 MW/2 GWh Kidston pumped hydro project in Australia is now on track for completion in 2024.
Pacific flicks switch on 6 MW solar farm as hybrid plant powers up
Australian renewables company Pacific Energy has powered up the first of four solar-fuelled hybrid power plants being rolled out at Westgold Resources’ mining operations in Western Australia.
The Hydrogen Stream: ITM Power shifts business focus to PEM electrolysis
ITM Power says it has restructured its business to shift its focus from hydrogen refueling to PEM electrolysis tech, while Stahlwerk Thüringen and gas network operator Ferngas have agreed to connect the Unterwellenborn steel mill in Germany to a hydrogen network by 2027.
