Projects

  • SCEE Electrical awarded $160m contract for Synergy's Collie battery

    PROJECTS

    Synergy awards $160m contract for Collie battery project

    Synergy has awarded SCEE Electrical a $160 million contract to undertake crucial works for the Collie Battery Energy Storage System (CBESS1) in Western Australia. The Collie battery, with a capacity of 500 m... more

  • ### **WA schools virtual power plant project reaches milestone**

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    WA school virtual power plant project reaches milestone

    The Western Australian government's Schools Virtual Power Plant (VPP) project has reached a significant milestone, with the installation of VPP technology at schools in Geraldton and Kalbarri. VPPs are netwo... more

  • Hiringa Energy launches Australasia's first zero-emission green hydrogen refuelling network

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    Hiringa Energy launches zero-emission green hydrogen refuelling network

    Hiringa Energy (Hiringa), a green hydrogen company, has partnered with investors and partners to launch Australasia's first zero-emission green hydrogen refuelling network. The Hiringa Refuelling New Zealand... more

  • Qld researcher awarded fellowship to enhance rail energy efficiency

    PROJECTS

    Researcher awarded grant to enhance QLD’s rail energy efficiency

    Dr Qing Wu, a leading researcher at CQUniversity's Centre for Railway Engineering, has been awarded an Advance Queensland Industry Research Fellowship worth $360,000 over three years by the Queensland governmen... more

  • Synergy awards $160m contract for Collie battery project
    03 May, 2024
  • WA school virtual power plant project reaches milestone
    30 Apr, 2024
  • Hiringa Energy launches zero-emission green hydrogen refuelling network
    30 Apr, 2024
  • Researcher awarded grant to enhance QLD’s rail energy efficiency
    29 Apr, 2024
SCEE Electrical awarded $160m contract for Synergy's Collie battery

Synergy awards $160m contract for Collie battery project

Synergy has awarded SCEE Electrical a $160 million contract to undertake crucial works for the Collie Battery Energy Storage System (CBESS1) in Western Australia. The Collie battery, with a capacity of 500 megawatts/2000 megawatt hours, is set to become one of the largest batteries in the world upon completion. The project aims to enhance the state's energy infrastructure and support its transition to renewable energy sources. SCEE Electrical's scope of work includes the installation and commissioning of approximately 640 battery container units, 160 inverters, and 220 kilometres of high-voltage cabling... more
### **WA schools virtual power plant project reaches milestone**

WA school virtual power plant project reaches milestone

The Western Australian government's Schools Virtual Power Plant (VPP) project has reached a significant milestone, with the installation of VPP technology at schools in Geraldton and Kalbarri. VPPs are networks of distributed energy resources, including rooftop solar panels and batteries, that feed into and support the electricity network. The project, delivered in partnership between the Department of Education and Synergy, has installed VPPs at several schools, including Geraldton Senior High School, Waggrakine Primary School, Champion Bay Senior High School, and Kalbarri Regional District High School. ... more
Joint Venture SiliconAurora secures access to ElectraNet transmission line

JV SiliconAurora secures access to ElectraNet transmission line

1414 Degrees Ltd (14D) has announced that its joint venture, SiliconAurora Pty Ltd (SiliconAurora), has entered into a term sheet with Vast Solar 1 Pty Ltd (Vast Solar) and OZ Minerals Services Pty Ltd (OZM) — a subsidiary of BHP Group Limited (BHP) — regarding potential access to the ElectraNet owned 275kV Hill-to-Hill Transmission Line (H2H) in South Australia. The H2H currently services the two BHP group mines in the north of South Australia, Prominent Hill and Carrapateena. The term sheet sets out an in-principle process for SiliconAurora and Vast Solar to potentially obtain access to the H2H to co... more
Construction to begin on Qld's largest battery energy storage system

Construction to begin on Queensland’s largest BESS

Construction is set to commence on stage one of Quinbrook's 'Supernode' project at Brendale, which will include the construction of one of Queensland's largest Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). The BESS will have a capacity of 250MW/2hr — enabling the efficient storage of surplus solar and wind energy and aiding in the displacement of coal and other emissions-intensive generation sources. Origin Energy has committed to the full capacity of stage one under a recently completed agreement. The strategic location of the 'Supernode' project near the South Pine electricity substation will be a signific... more
sustainability

Queensland infrastructure project a leader in sustainability

The Logan Enhancement Project has been awarded the first Leading rating in Queensland by the Infrastructure Sustainability Council of Australia (ISCA).  The rating is the first and only national sustainability rating tool for infrastructure, measuring sustainability performance across the quadruple bottom line (environmental, social, economic and governance). The $512 million project includes upgrading parts of the Logan and Gateway Extension motorways, improving key congestion hot spots (Mt Lindesay Highway/Beaudesert Road interchange and the Wembley Road/Logan Motorway interchange) and constructing new ... more
stadium

Sydney stadium first in the world to gain sustainability rating

The Bankwest Stadium in the Greater Sydney City of Parramatta has become the first stadium in the world to announce it has achieved LEED v4 Gold certification for sustainability from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). An internationally recognised accreditation system, LEED or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design was developed by the USGBC to promote and recognise world class sustainable building strategies and practices globally. The revised LEED v4 for Building Design and Construction certification raises the bar to award projects that achieve better environmental, social and economic impacts... more

Victoria’s largest mass timber project tops out

Multiplex has reached a major construction milestone on La Trobe University’s $100 million student accommodation project at its Bundoora campus, topping out the mass timber twin building development. This project is the largest mass timber construction project currently underway in Victoria, with the entire development utilising a full cross-laminated timber (CLT) and glulam structure. Designed by JCB Architects to be highly sustainable, the project will deliver an additional 624 beds across two separate buildings linked by common amenities and landscaping. When complete it will bring the total number of... more

Brisbane office recognised as global ‘Game Changer’

Australian independent engineering consultancy, Floth, has received further global recognition for its innovative Brisbane headquarters, which is the only building in Australia nominated as a ‘Game Changer’ in the World Green Building Council (WorldGBC) Online Case Study Library. In fact, the office complex, located at 69 Robertson Street in Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley, is one of only three buildings in the world that has been designated as a ‘Game Changer’ – from a list of 128 projects. The WorldGBC Library showcases the most cutting-edge examples of sustainable building from around the world,... more
Hiringa Energy launches Australasia's first zero-emission green hydrogen refuelling network

Hiringa Energy launches zero-emission green hydrogen refuelling network

Hiringa Energy (Hiringa), a green hydrogen company, has partnered with investors and partners to launch Australasia's first zero-emission green hydrogen refuelling network. The Hiringa Refuelling New Zealand (HRNZ) network is a significant step towards decarbonising the sector and supporting New Zealand's goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. The launch of the HRNZ network marks a groundbreaking achievement, showcasing how strategically placed refuelling stations can unlock freight routes and provide a blueprint for similar projects in Australia. The network will enable heavy transport to... more
Qld researcher awarded fellowship to enhance rail energy efficiency

Researcher awarded grant to enhance QLD’s rail energy efficiency

Dr Qing Wu, a leading researcher at CQUniversity's Centre for Railway Engineering, has been awarded an Advance Queensland Industry Research Fellowship worth $360,000 over three years by the Queensland government. This prestigious fellowship recognises Dr Wu's outstanding work in the field of rail energy efficiency. The research project, which has secured additional funding of $250,000 from industry partner Aurizon and $110,000 from CQUniversity, aims to enhance rail energy efficiency by identifying vehicle design improvements and developing a vehicle energy rating system akin to those used for electrical a... more
Fortescue’s Gladstone hydrogen electrolyser manufacturing facility opens

Fortescue’s Gladstone hydrogen electrolyser manufacturing facility opens

Gladstone and Queensland are solidifying their positions as global leaders in clean economy manufacturing — particularly in hydrogen and renewable energy — with the inauguration of a significant hydrogen industry manufacturing project and the green light for the next stage to begin. The Queensland government convened a cabinet meeting at Fortescue’s Gladstone Electrolyser Facility to mark its official opening. This facility is the first in Australia to manufacture hydrogen electrolysers at a commercial scale and is among the largest globally. Located on the 100-hectare site of the Aldoga Industria... more
RINA awards AiP to Kindon New Energy for green methanol solution

RINA awards AiP to Kindon New Energy for green methanol solution

RINA, a global leader in inspection, certification, ship classification, and engineering consultancy, has granted Kindon New Energy Technology (Jiangsu) Co., Ltd. the Approval in Principle (AiP) for its groundbreaking green methanol offshore production platform solution. This innovative platform produces methanol entirely offshore using renewable CO2 through Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology and green hydrogen from offshore wind power water electrolysis technology. RINA Greater China Marine Operations Director Luigi Mattera stated: "RINA works with and supports projects for a broad range of decarbonisati... more