APA dumps RCR as it seeks to complete Darling Downs solar farm
APA formally terminates collapsed RCR as contractor for Darling Downs solar farm, which is going through final commissioning.
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Green light for 275MW solar plus big battery storage project near Griffith
NSW approves state's 49th large-scale solar farm, a 275MW plus 100MWh of battery storage project proposed by Edify Energy for Darlington Point.
$51 million to help lower power prices & ensure customers get a fair deal
The Liberal National Government is providing $51 million to the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) and Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) to help deliver more affordable and reliable energy for Australian families and small businesses.
Coalition tells CEFC to focus funding on “more reliable 24/7” power
Morrison government instructs CEFC to focus on "more reliable 24/7" power in a major shift to its investment mandate.
CEFC charges up renewables market with record equity investment
Specialist renewable energy investment fund targeting development of both proven and emerging technologies, including large-scale battery storage, receives record equity investment from CEFC.
Solar industry takes on Tony Abbott in his Warringah electorate
Manly's Solar Beach - a major solar industry hub in the heart of Tony Abbott's electorate - takes on their local member and distribute post-cards at the local ferry terminal on Friday.
Australia Defence taps solar, battery storage for NT base, in push away from fossil fuels
Department of Defence tenders for 1-1.5MW solar plus battery storage for Jindalee Transmitting Site north-east of Alice Springs, to "reduce reliance on fossil fuels."
Network news: How Texas got its transmission needs right for wind and solar
There are a lot of similarities between the Texas and Australian grids, except for the fact that Texas did its network preparation properly, and Australia did not.
Snowy board gives a tick to Snowy 2.0, as NSW and Tasmania turn focus on pumped hydro
Snowy board gives tick of approval to Snowy 2.0 pumped hydro scheme, but final call remains with government owner, and Coalition not saying if the project stacks up.