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Eku Energy has been awarded a significant contract for a large-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) in New South Wales, Australia. The company announced today that it has secured a NSW Long Duration Storage Long-Term Energy Service Agreement (LDS LTESA) from AEMO Services for a 100 MW/800 MWh BESS project…
Energy Vault commences construction of BESS at ACEN Australia’s New England Solar project
Energy Vault Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: NRGV) has begun construction on a 200 MW/2 hour battery energy storage system (BESS) at ACEN Australia's New England Solar project near Uralla, New South Wales. This marks Energy Vault's first BESS deployment in the Australian market and represents a significant milestone for the company's…
Bouygues UK achieves net-zero milestone in Welsh construction project
Bouygues UK, a construction and property development company, has reached a significant sustainability milestone in the construction of building zone 1 of Canolfan, part of the Pentre Awel development in Wales. The company has successfully achieved net-zero emissions during the 24-month build period, marking a major step forward in sustainable…
Snowy 2.0 Project halted after dangerous ventilation fan failure
In a significant setback for Australia's largest renewable energy project, all underground operations at Snowy 2.0 have been suspended following a catastrophic equipment failure that narrowly avoided causing worker fatalities. The Australian Workers' Union (AWU) reported that in the early hours of Tuesday, an industrial-sized ventilation fan, approximately 2.5 metres…
ARENA invests $30m in breakthrough battery cathode technology
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced a $30 million conditional funding commitment to VSPC Pty Ltd to commercialise an innovative process for manufacturing cathode powder for lithium-ion batteries. This significant investment aims to advance Australia's position in the global battery supply chain and foster new economic opportunities in…
Pacific Green Technologies sells landmark battery project in South Australia
Pacific Green Technologies, Inc. has announced the sale of its Limestone Coast North Energy Park to Intera Renewables in a deal valued at $460 million. The 250MW / 500MWh battery energy storage development, located in South Australia's Limestone Coast region, is set to commence commercial operations in early 2027. The…
City of London approves sustainable office tower at 70 Gracechurch Street
The City of London Corporation's Planning Applications Sub-Committee has unanimously approved plans for a new sustainable office building at 70 Gracechurch Street, marking a significant step towards the city's net-zero goals. The 33-storey tower, a joint venture between investor Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan and UK developer Stanhope, is set to…
Energy Vault to deliver 100 MW/200 MWh storage for Victorian Renewable Energy Park
Energy Vault (NYSE: NRGV) has secured an agreement with the State Electricity Commission (SEC) of Victoria to provide a 100 MW/200 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) for the SEC Renewable Energy Park in Horsham, Victoria. This collaboration marks a significant step in Victoria's transition to renewable, reliable, and affordable…