Wartsila Wins Contract For Delivering Australia’s Largest Energy Storage Project Updated On Thu, Apr 20th, 2023 by Saurenergy Origin Energy has selected technology group Wartsila as their preferred contractor to deliver energy storage solutions for Australia’s largest energy storage projects in the first phase. The project in its first phase has plans to have 460 Megawatt (MW) and 920 MW of energy storage systems. These Eraring batteries will be stationed at Origin’s Power […] Read more
Australian Govt Picks Eku Energy for Canberra’s 500 MWh Big Battery Project Updated On Thu, Apr 13th, 2023 by Saurenergy Eku Energy, which is the new global battery storage arm of Macquarie Group, has been picked by Australian Capital Territory government for Canberra’s Big Battery project. The Big Canberra Battery project is a large-scale storage facility in Williamsdale. Eku Energy will be responsible for building and operation of the project. The BESS project, pegged at […] Read more
Australian Renewable Energy Agency Invites EOI For Grid-Connected Community Batteries Updated On Tue, Apr 4th, 2023 by Saurenergy Last year, Australia’s government made an announcement about the $200 million in grant funding for the Community Batteries for Household Solar Program. The initiative is aimed at delivering community batteries to lower electricity bills and emissions while also aiding storage of excess solar energy, and curbing grid pressure. Now, a new round of grant funding […] Read more
GIG, Shell Energy To Deliver 200MW Australian Energy Storage System Updated On Fri, Mar 31st, 2023 by Saurenergy Green Investment Group (GIG) and Shell Energy Operations (Shell Energy) have partnered to deliver a utility-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) in Cranbourne, Victoria. GIG belongs to Macquarie Asset Management. GIG said that once fully operational, the 200MW / 400MWh Rangebank BESS will have the storage capacity to power the equivalent of 80,000 homes across […] Read more
“Ultimately, Green Hydrogen Will Drive The Biggest Changes In Energy”, John Grimes, SEC Australia Updated On Wed, Mar 22nd, 2023 by Saurenergy John Grimes leads the Smart Energy Council – Australia as its CEO. The council is an independent body that gives an impetus to the renewables sector in Australia by offering energy solutions. In March this year, John led an over 34 member delegation representing over 29 Australian smart energy firms to India. This visit saw […] Read more
Australia India Trade Association Inks MoU with SMART Energy Council of Australia Updated On Mon, Mar 13th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Australia India Trade Association (AITA) welcomed to India more than 20 clean energy firms based in Australia. The delegates are visiting the country as part of SMART energy council that is being led by Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. On the occasion, the delegates interacted with Kanubhai Desai, who is the minister for energy […] Read more
Malaysia’s Gentari Marks Entry into Australia With Acquisition of Wirsol Energy Updated On Fri, Feb 17th, 2023 by Saurenergy Malaysian clean energy company Gentari has concluded the acquisition of Wirsol Energy and its assets from the Australia-based Wircon Group. Wirsol owns as well as operates projects in renewable energy and storage projects across New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland. The acquisition marks Gentari’s entry into Australia’s renewable energy market. Wirsol Energy’s portfolio entails 422 […] Read more
EDF Renewables Acquires 10 GW Floating Offshore Wind Farm in Australia Updated On Thu, Feb 16th, 2023 by Saurenergy A wholly-owned subsidiary of French utility EDF Group, EDF Renewables in Australia has announced the acquisition of the 10 GW Newcastle floating offshore wind farm located in Australia. The project, which is currently in the works in proximity to the Port of Newcastle and energy transmission networks, is slated for the Hunter‐Central Coast Renewable Energy […] Read more
Vast Solar Gets $65 Million Funding from ARENA for Australia’s Concentrated Solar Plant Updated On Tue, Feb 14th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Australian Renewable Energy Agency’s (ARENA) has announced a funding of $65 million to renewable energy developer Vast Solar to help the firm deliver its VS1, the 30 MW/ 288 MWh concentrated solar plant in Port Augusta, South Australia. The funding is expected to create hundreds of jobs and be the catalyst for an Australian […] Read more
