The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) has unveiled a new report that finds Australia’s power grid delivered high levels of reliability during the 2023–24 financial year, with additional investment crucial to maintaining this into the future.
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When will batteries take the next step from short to medium duration?
Batteries are already transforming Australia’s energy landscape. From stabilising the grid to capturing cheap solar during the day, they are essential to managing the transition to renewables. But their role has so far been largely limited to short-duration storage — responding to frequency changes and shifting energy over a few hours.
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Green light for Tasmanian solar farm
The Federal Government has approved plans for the 250MW Weasel solar farm station, which is expected to generate enough energy to power 30,000 Tasmanian homes.
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EnergyCo awards contract for REZ grid connection
A new agreement will see Transgrid deliver key network upgrades for New South Wales’ first renewable energy zone (REZ) to support the state’s renewable transition.
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Wind farm celebrates 20th birthday with 10-year extension
ENGIE’s Canunda Wind Farm in South Australia has officially been operating for 20 years and will be extended for a further 10.
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ARENA Board welcomes new and familiar faces
The Federal Government has made three appointments to the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) Board, including one new member.
Marianna O’Gorman has been re-appointed to the board and will assume
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Colac upgrades to cut bill costs
Exciting progress has been made on a major energy upgrade in Colac, with renewable electricity now being produced at the Colac Water Reclamation Plant.
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Tasmania welcomes $1.6b boost to hydropower
Hydro Tasmania will invest $1.6 billion over the coming decade to upgrade and modernise its existing hydropower network.
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Federal-WA renewables agreement unlocks massive energy potential
Federal and Western Australian Governments have signed a Renewable Energy Transformation Agreement as the first Capacity Investment Scheme tender in WA opens.
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AGL and Elecsome join forces
AGL and Elecsome have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to develop a feasibility study for a solar panel recycling plant and solar cable manufacturing plant.
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