Virtual power plants can compete in the energy market from 2027: …
Jan 9, 2025 · The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) has released a final determination that allows virtual power plants to compete directly with large-scale generators in the energy market, to the benefit of all consumers through significant cost savings, lower emissions, and reduced energy prices.. The reforms create efficiencies by allowing virtual power plants and commercial and industrial ...
New 5 MW solar and BESS project in South Australia is first of four …
Dec 6, 2024 · Victoria-headquartered clean electricity retailer Flow Power has secured development approval for one of four identical solar and battery projects planned for South Australia, that will each include a 5 MW solar array and 15 MWh battery energy storage system.
EnergyConnect transmission project reaches tri-state milestone
Nov 27, 2024 · The New South Wales, South Australia, and Victoria power grids have been successfully connected with the $2.3 billion EnergyConnect transmission infrastructure project now live, enabling renewable energy to be shared directly between the three states.
Victorian synchronous condenser to stabilise variable energy to grid
Nov 29, 2024 · Construction of a synchronous condenser (syncon) at Ararat Terminal Station in Victoria has commenced as part of plans to help maintain a balance between power generation and consumption, quickly responding to sudden changes in power demand to stabilise the grid.. On completion in 2025, the syncon will unlock up to 600 MW of renewable energy generation, aiding Victoria’s transition to 95% ...
First Nations solar and battery projects to share $5.5 million from ...
Jan 9, 2025 · A First Nations-owned proposed solar and battery project on Banjima land in the Pilbara, and a solar array on Jinparinya land hear Port Hedland, Western Australia (WA) have been successful bidders in the round three of the government of WA’s clean energy future fund (CEFF) scheme.. The Banjima Native Title Aboriginal Corporation (NTAC) and the Jinparinya Aboriginal Community will share $5.5 ...
PV module prices at crossroads – pv magazine Australia
Jan 23, 2025 · Martin Schachinger, founder of pvXchange.com, said PV module prices will depend on national and international demand trends in the coming months, with outcomes ranging from increases to stagnation or further declines. Almost anything is …
Greek developer shops Australian solar and battery portfolio
Jul 15, 2024 · Greek industrial conglomerate Metelen Energy and Metals has commenced the auction of its Australian renewable energy portfolio that comprises eight solar farms in operation or under construction and a 2.9 GW development pipeline including battery energy storage and hydrogen projects.
Queensland pumped hydro facility records highest generation in …
Oct 7, 2024 · Queensland electricity utility CleanCo has set a new quarterly generation record at its 570 MW Wivenhoe Power Station, located 75 kilometres west of Brisbane, which surpasses all previous production milestones since the station began operating in 1984.. The station’s two pumped hydro units at Wivenhoe have generated 199 GWh since 1 July 2024, exceeding the station’s historical quarterly ...
Iberdrola strikes renewable energy supply deal with 13 NSW councils
Nov 18, 2024 · Iberdrola Australia has secured a multi-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with a collective of 13 regional New South Wales (NSW) councils with a portion of the renewable energy to be sourced from the 190 MW Avonlie Solar …
Allume’s upscaled manufacturing of SolShare to stay in Australia
Jan 22, 2025 · Victoria-headquartered technology company Allume Energy’s rooftop solar Solshare apartment building energy management system will use a $3.8 million (USD 2.3 million) federal government industry growth program grant to scale-up its manufacturing plant and processes in Melbourne.. Allume Energy Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder Cameron Knox. ...