Even As EV Sales Boom in Australia, Fuel Efficiency Standards Arrest Further Growth Updated On Mon, Jul 31st, 2023 by Saurenergy Australia is witnessing a demand-side surge for electric vehicles, yet the lack of new fuel efficiency standards is posing challenges for EV penetration. The Electric Vehicle Council’s (EVC) latest State of Electric Vehicles report highlights a significant surge in EV sales, representing 8.4 per cent of all new cars sold in Australia in the first […] Read more
AngloGold Ashanti Unveils Renewable Project with Storage at Tropicana Gold Mine in Australia Updated On Wed, Jun 28th, 2023 by Saurenergy Global mining company AngloGold Ashanti plans to build one of the largest renewable projects in Australia’s natural resource sector, the firm announced recently. The company’s subsidiary, AngloGold Ashanti Australia Ltd., has agreed with power developer Pacific Energy to construct and operate 62 MW of wind and solar generation capacity at the Tropicana gold mine site. […] Read more
Indian Investor, Others Help Australian Battery Startup Sicona To Raise AU$22m Funds Updated On Thu, Jun 15th, 2023 by Saurenergy Australian battery startup Sicona Battery Technologies (Sicona) has now announced raising AU $22 million in Series A funding, which will be used to further the company’s development plans in Australia and the United States. The $22 million investment was led by India’s Himadri Speciality Chemical Ltd, leading Australian venture capital investor Artesian, and Electrification & […] Read more
Queensland to Get its Largest Hybrid Renewable Park from Octopus Investments Australia Updated On Tue, Jun 6th, 2023 by Saurenergy Specialist Renewables Manager Octopus Investments Australia has made the acquisition for a 175 MW solar project with battery storage component in Queensland. This will be an addition to the existing wind farm and will pave the way for the largest multi-technology renewable energy hub in the state. The Ardandra photovoltaic (PV) will be constructed close […] Read more
Acen Set To Build Largest Battery Storage Project In Australia Updated On Wed, May 31st, 2023 by Saurenergy Acen, the Phillipines based renewable energy major that is part of the Ayala group, is set to make Australia’s largest storage battery project linked to a solar farm. The project, to come up in the New England region of New South Wales, has secured approvals to take its size to 1.4 GW (1,400MW) and 2.8 […] Read more
India & Australia Forge Partnership for Green Hydrogen Taskforce Updated On Wed, May 24th, 2023 by Saurenergy A new Green Hydrogen Taskforce will see an exchange of ideas and expertise between India and Australia. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese have entered into an agreement to propel forward efforts on Green Hydrogen in unison. “The task force will comprise Australian and Indian experts in renewable hydrogen and report […] Read more
Long Duration Storage With Lithium Batteries Gets a Boost With RWE Bid In Australia Updated On Wed, May 3rd, 2023 by Saurenergy RWE Renewables, a German-based energy company, has now bagged a tender in New South Wales (NSW) in Australia to offer long-term energy storage systems. The company had earlier bid for its proposed eight-hour-long battery storage systems. However, by quoting lower than pumped storage, the firm has opened up a slew of possibilities on the utility […] Read more
Swiss Solar Manufacturer Meyer Burger Set To Establish Presence in Australian Market Updated On Mon, May 1st, 2023 by Saurenergy Switzerland based solar cell and module manufacturer, Meyer Burger Technology AG is ready to set foot into Australia, where it will supply solar panels. Australia, the firms says, is a significant and growing market. Meyer Burger will present its product portfolio “Made in Germany, designed in Switzerland” at the country’s largest solar trade show, the […] Read more
Record Renewable Output Lowers Costs, Emissions – Australian Energy Market Operator Updated On Fri, Apr 28th, 2023 by Saurenergy According to the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO), the country witnessed a significant increase in its renewable energy production in the quarter that ended in March. As a result, energy costs decreased, carbon emissions hit record lows, and there was a shift away from power generated by coal and gas. This surge in renewable energy […] Read more
