Energy

  • Massive fire devastates world's third-largest battery storage facility in California

    22 Jan, 2025

    Massive fire devastates world’s third-largest battery storage facility in California

    A catastrophic fire erupted at the Moss Landing Energy Storage Facility in Monterey County, California, on Thursday, January 16, 2025, destroying approximately 80 per cent of the 300 MW/1,200 MWh Phase I instal... more

  • Neoen breaks ground on first German battery project in Saxony-Anhalt

    22 Jan, 2025

    Neoen breaks ground on first German battery project in Saxony-Anhalt

    French renewable energy giant Neoen has begun construction on its inaugural German battery storage project, marking a significant milestone in its expansion into the German market. The Arneburg Battery, loca... more

  • Green energy boost needed for Perth's industrial hub

    22 Jan, 2025

    Green energy boost needed for Perth’s industrial hub

    Perth's Western Trade Coast, a vital industrial area contributing $14.8 billion annually to Western Australia's economy, is poised for a green energy revolution. However, industry leaders warn that significa... more

  • Flinders University teams up with VAWT-X Energy to launch vertical wind turbine trial

    17 Jan, 2025

    Flinders University teams up with VAWT-X Energy to launch vertical wind turbine trial

    A new collaboration between Flinders University and South Australian start-up VAWT-X Energy is set to revolutionise wind energy with the trial of a next-generation vertical wind turbine prototype. Scheduled ... more

  • Massive fire devastates world’s third-largest battery storage facility in California
    22 Jan, 2025
  • Neoen breaks ground on first German battery project in Saxony-Anhalt
    22 Jan, 2025
  • Green energy boost needed for Perth’s industrial hub
    22 Jan, 2025
  • Flinders University teams up with VAWT-X Energy to launch vertical wind turbine trial
    17 Jan, 2025

Northleaf Capital Partners to sell majority stake in Spanish solar plant

06 Jan, 2025
Northleaf Capital Partners to sell majority stake in Spanish solar plant
Northleaf Capital Partners, a global private markets investment firm, has announced the divestment of its majority interest in NCP Mula Solar (Spain), S.L., a 494 MWp solar photovoltaic plant in Murcia, Spain. The sale, conducted jointly with minority partner Qualitas Energy, will transfer ownership to China Three Gorges (Spain), S.L.U.,…

Australia joins World Energy Council as newest Member Committee

13 Dec, 2024
Sydney Opera House
The World Energy Council has announced that Australia has officially become its newest Member Committee, marking a significant milestone in global energy collaboration. The Australian Institute of Energy (AIE) will host the Australian Member Committee, reinforcing the country's commitment to advancing sustainable energy solutions. Dr Angela Wilkinson, Secretary General and…

UNSW Sydney celebrates 50 years of solar research and innovation

11 Dec, 2024
UNSW
This year marks a significant milestone in the history of solar energy as the University of New South Wales (UNSW) Sydney commemorates 50 years since Professor Martin Green established the solar photovoltaics research group in 1974. What began as a modest lab with borrowed equipment has evolved into a world-leading…

Landmark renewable energy deal to power 13 NSW councils

11 Dec, 2024
Baker McKenzie secures landmark renewable energy deal for NSW councils
Baker McKenzie has successfully brokered a significant Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) between Iberdrola and 13 regional New South Wales (NSW) councils. The agreement, set to commence on January 1, 2025, and run through the end of 2030, will supply over 390 GWh of electricity to 163 large council sites and…

Toho Studios pioneers hydrogen-powered film production in Japan

09 Dec, 2024
Toho Studios pioneers hydrogen-powered film production in Japan
In a major move for the entertainment industry, Toho Co., Ltd. and JERA Co., Inc. have launched Japan's first commercial use of hydrogen-generated electricity at Toho Studios, the country's largest movie studio. This initiative marks a significant step towards eliminating CO2 emissions in film production. JERA, through its subsidiary JERA…