Australia
Australia to double renewable capacity by 2033
Australia to double renewable capacity by 2033
This will be supported by the Future Made in Australia package
Coal-fired Eraring Power Station retirement postponed to 2027
Started in 1984, the plant is initially targeted for closure as early as August 2025.
Ausgrid deploys 3rd community battery in New South Wales
The 535 kWh project is located in North Epping.
Countrywide Hydrogen bags $5.3m government package for flagship project
It is expected to start production in early 2026.
Australian government allocates $9.2b to boost renewable energy sector
The amount forms part of the $15.1b Future Made in Australia package.
Queensland invests $295.3m to expand Stanwell mega battery
The project is expected to be completed by mid-2027.
Australia launches 1.7 GW RE tender in Victoria and Tasmania
This is the country’s largest tender for the month of May.
Australia grants offshore wind feasibility licences for Gippsland Coast
Licences were given to 12 developers.
CIP unveils Southerly Ten platform for offshore wind development in Australia
It also bagged two licences for projects that could deliver 4.4 GW of electricity.
Akaysha Energy secures $164.4m debt for Queensland battery project
The loan was provided by seven banks.
Australia to roll out 1st auction for largest renewable tender in May
The tender rounds will run until 2027.
Neoen to Develop Stage 2 of Australia’s Collie Battery project
The project is expected to start operation in Q4 2025.
Alinta Energy and JERA Nex collaborate on Spinifex Offshore Wind Farm development
It will be developed in the Southern Ocean Region Declared Area in South West Victoria.
Queensland gov’t invests $3.6m in solar panel recycling initiative
Over 20 projects are being built in the state, whilst another 170 are in the pipeline.
Ark Energy pulls out wind proposal from federal environmental assessment
The project approval has been pending for almost three years.
Australia launches largest renewable energy tender
The first auction is scheduled for late May.
Rooftop solar battery attachments up 35.5% in Q4 2023
Battery attachment surpassed 150,000.