AGL approves 2,000 MWh battery project with Fluence in Australia
Australian Gas Light Co. (AGL) has reached a final investment decision on its 500 MW/2,000 MWh Tomago battery energy storage system (BESS) in Australia. It has selected Fluence as the project’s delivery partner.
Australia may install 220,000 home batteries under subsidy scheme
Australia is on track to surpass 2024 home battery installation records, with July data from SunWiz indicating that up to 220,000 units could be deployed in the first year of the federal Cheaper Home Batteries subsidy.
Australia expands 2030 renewable target by 18 GW after COP28 pledge
Australia is one of only seven countries outside the European Union that has updated its 2030 national renewable target with an 18 GW boost, since the 2023 COP28 global tripling pledge.
Sungrow launches next-gen hybrid residential energy storage system
Sungrow Power has revealed its newest hybrid residential energy storage system. Upgrades to its MG Series inverters and a battery will be launched in Q4.
Envision Energy, FERA to develop 1 GW of wind, 1.5 GWh of storage in Australia
Envision Energy and FERA Australia have agreed to collaborate on large-scale hybrid renewable energy projects across Australia’s National Electricity Market (NEM), with the potential to deliver up to 1.5 GWh of battery energy storage.
Polarized light pollution from solar disrupts wildlife, says researcher
An Australian researcher says large-scale solar farms affect wildlife migratory routes due to polarized light pollution, but this could be improved with nano-coated solar panels.
Australian utility aquires CSP-storage project from Photon Energy
AGL Energy has bought the 150 MW solar, 90 MW thermal, and 720 MWh storage Yadnarie Project from Dutch developer Photon Energy, following the award of development approval in June.
AI, First Nations data boost solar forecasts by 14.6% in Australia
Australian researchers improved solar generation forecasts by 14.6% by integrating advanced AI methods with First Nations seasonal knowledge, offering new potential for more accurate renewable energy planning.
Researchers discover method to significantly extend quantum battery lifespan
Researchers at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT University) and Australia’s Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) have developed a way to extend the lifetime of Dicke quantum batteries by up to 1,000 times, while maintaining their fast-charging properties enabled by superradiance.
AGL acquires virtual power plant from Tesla in Australia
Australian Gas Light Co. (AGL) has purchased 100% of a public housing virtual power plant (VPP) in South Australia from Tesla, with plans to integrate it with its VPP network on the east coast.
