David Carroll
Tindo Solar to scale output to 180 MW with Australian government grant
Australian solar module manufacturer Tindo Solar will look to ramp up domestic production capacity after securing funding through the federal government’s $1 billion Solar Sunshot Program.
Australia’s Waratah Super Battery starts operations as ‘shock absorber’
Australia’s Waratah Super Battery has begun operations, and will have the world’s largest power output when fully commissioned later in 2025.
REC starts shipping 470 W full-black solar panels to Australia, New Zealand
Solar module manufacturer REC has announced that a “truly full black” version of its Alpha Pure-RX residential solar panel will be available in Australia and New Zealand later this month.
OX2 solar and storage project clears federal review in Australia
A 90 MW solar farm and four-hour battery energy storage system planned for the Richmond Valley in northern New South Wales has passed through the federal environmental approvals process in just 30 business days.
Australia expands Capacity Investment Scheme to target 40 GW of renewables
The Australian federal government is scaling up its support for renewables, expanding its flagship Capacity Investment Scheme in a bid to accelerate the nation’s clean energy transition.
APG to invest $650 million in Octopus Australia renewables platform
Dutch pension fund giant APG Asset Management has committed more than AUD 1 billion ($650 million) to expand the renewable energy platform of developer Octopus Australia.
BP backs out of 26 GW green hydrogen plan in Australia
Global oil giant BP has quit the proposed Australian Renewable Energy Hub that would include the installation of up to 26 GW of solar and wind generation, much of which would have been used to produce green hydrogen and ammonia.
KKR invests $328 million in CleanPeak solar, storage and microgrids
Global investment firm KKR has committed AUD 500 million ($328.2 million) to partner with Australian renewables company CleanPeak Energy and support the growth of its distributed energy platform, focusing on solar, battery energy storage, and microgrid solutions.
Australian retailer Bunnings launches solar and battery subscription service
Hardware chain Bunnings is making a play for a slice of the home energy market with a subscription offer for rooftop solar and household battery energy storage systems.
Grid-forming 185 MW/370 MWh battery begins operation in Australia
The 185 MW/370 MWh Koorangie battery energy storage project in Australia has reached a major milestone. Developer Edify Energy says the system, featuring grid-forming inverters, is now fully operational.
