Australia Releases New Policy To Augment Battery Production Updated On Mon, May 27th, 2024 by Saurenergy Australia is currently positioned as one of the 15 top-ranked global leaders in mineral resources, and commodities, underscoring its potential to drive innovation and economic growth. Recognizing this, Australia has embarked on a transformative journey with its National Battery Strategy, a pivotal initiative to catalyze a robust domestic battery industry. This new strategy according to […] Read more
Hitachi’s Transmission Project Stabilizes RE Supply To Australian Power Grid Updated On Fri, May 24th, 2024 by Saurenergy Switzerland-based Hitachi Energy was recently selected by Marinus Link Pty Ltd (MLPL), jointly owned by the Australian, Tasmanian, and Victorian governments to supply a high-voltage direct current (HVDC) project. This project is expected to augment the connection between mainland Australia and Tasmania’s grid. The transmission project is an approximately 345-kilometer cable route HVDC system and […] Read more
Australia’s Origin Energy To Establish 2 GWh Battery In Queensland Updated On Thu, May 16th, 2024 by Saurenergy Origin Energy has filed an environmental study with the Australian government for the construction of a new 500 MW/2,000 MWh battery energy storage facility to be developed near Kogan, approximately 40 km west of Dalby in Queensland’s Darling Downs region. The largest combined cycle gas-fired power plant in Australia, the 630 MW Darling Downs power […] Read more
Australia Plans To Boost Local Solar Module Manufacturing, Allocates Funds Updated On Wed, May 15th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Australian government has now planned to boost its solar module manufacturing locally. The government yesterday in its latest budget had also announced special packages for boosting solar module manufacturing and renewable energy in the region. As per the budget document of the government, the Australian government will allocate $3.2 billion on the next one […] Read more
Australia’s First Offshore Wind Farm A Step Closer Updated On Thu, May 2nd, 2024 by Saurenergy Australia, which has seen a massive ramp up in its solar capacity, is finally making a move to add offshore wind to its renewables portfolio as well, with plans for the first offshore wind farms reaching feasibility stage with the handout of licenses to prospective project studies. With no nuclear plant in the country, Australia […] Read more
Neoen To Build Stage 2 of 341MW/1363 MWh Collie Battery In Australia Updated On Mon, Apr 29th, 2024 by Saurenergy French Renewable Energy company Neoen has been awarded a 300 MW/ 4-hour capacity services contract by the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) in a competitive tender initiated by the Western Australian Coordinator of Energy. The service will be delivered by Stage 2 of Collie Battery sized at 341 MW / 1,363 MWh and consisting of […] Read more
Australia’s Largest Tender Expected To Add 6 GW Of Renewables Updated On Mon, Apr 22nd, 2024 by Saurenergy The Albanese government today announced its largest single tender for renewable energy in Australia, with the first auction as part of the reliable renewables plan set for late May. The Australian government through the national capacity investment scheme (CIS) tender targets to add 6 GW of new variable renewable energy projects for the National Electricity […] Read more
Australia Set To Release ‘Future Made In Australia Act’ Updated On Fri, Apr 12th, 2024 by Saurenergy Anthony Albanese, Prime Minister of Australia in his speech in Brisbane, Albanese announced plans for the Future Made in Australia Act to boost investment, create jobs, and capitalise on Australia’s strengths. He emphasized the importance of Queensland’s contribution to generating energy, skills, jobs, technology, and investment for future prosperity. He highlighted the need for every […] Read more
Australia’s RE Sector Can Create 60,000 Manufacturing Jobs: Study Updated On Wed, Apr 10th, 2024 by Saurenergy Institute For Sustainable Future (ISF) recent study report found an association between Australia’s net zero targets and job creation, the report’s findings stated, that renewable energy can create up to 60,000 jobs in the manufacturing sector. The report by the Australian Manufacturing Workers’ Union (AMWU) and Climate Action Network Australia places among the global leader […] Read more
