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  • Gippsland Skies Offshore Wind project granted feasibility licence

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    Gippsland Skies Offshore Wind project granted feasibility licence

    Gippsland Skies Offshore Wind, a consortium including Mainstream Renewable Power, Reventus Power, AGL Energy, and DIRECT Infrastructure, has been awarded a feasibility licence by the Federal Minister for Climat... more

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

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    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

  • Gippsland Skies Offshore Wind project granted feasibility licence
    09 May, 2024
  • 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
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
$500m Aldoga Solar Farm to drive renewable energy and jobs boom

Aldoga Solar Farm to drive renewable energy and jobs boom

Queensland is set to solidify its position as a leader in renewable energy with the commencement of construction on the Aldoga Solar Farm, a massive $500 million project located near Gladstone. This initiative is part of the Queensland government's commitment to increasing renewable energy supply, generating jobs, and supporting economic growth. The Aldoga Solar Farm, situated about 20 kilometres northwest of Gladstone, will be a significant addition to the state's renewable energy infrastructure. Once completed, it will feature up to 820,000 solar modules and can produce 480 megawatts peak. This pro... more
TotalEnergies expands battery storage projects in Belgium

TotalEnergies expands battery storage projects in Belgium

TotalEnergies has announced the development of a second battery storage project in Belgium. The new project, located at TotalEnergies' depot in Feluy, will have a power rating of 25 MW and a capacity of 75 MWh, utilising forty Intensium Max High Energy lithium-ion containers supplied by Saft. The project is expected to start by the end of 2025. Along with the company's Antwerp refinery battery storage project, the two projects represent a total investment of nearly €70 million (approximately AU$115 million) and will increase TotalEnergies' storage capacity in Belgium to 50 MW / 150 MWh. The battery... more
APA launches Australia's largest remote solar farm at Dugald River

APA launches Australia’s largest remote solar farm at Dugald River

APA Group has officially launched the Dugald River Solar Farm (DRSF) — Australia's largest remote grid solar farm — supporting MMG, Mount Isa Mines, and New Century with solar energy backed by gas from APA’s nearby Diamantina Power Station. APA Group Executive of Operations Petrea Bradford emphasised the significance of the new infrastructure, stating: "APA has invested more than $1 billion in energy assets in the North West Minerals Province, and we are proud of our role in the local community as we continue to work to deliver safe, reliable, and affordable energy to the region." The solar farm, cov... more
Australian households could save significantly on bills

Australian households could save significantly on water and energy bills

An in-depth review of over 20,000 Melbourne households revealed significant greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, energy consumption, and associated costs that may be lowered through greater water efficiency. Water use in Melbourne houses accounts for 3.8 per cent of GHG emissions, which is comparable to total domestic and international travel in Australia. Researchers from Monash University and The University of Queensland have indicated that a Melbourne-wide program entailing a simple shower head retrofit could reduce customer bills by $160 and lower GHG emissions by between 98 and 226 kilo-tonnes per year, wh... more

Transforming wastewater treatment for a greener Victoria

Wastewater treatment in Melbourne’s west is about to be transformed thanks to a $711 million investment to modernise the plant to ensure the health and sanitation needs of Victoria’s growing population are met for generations to come. VIC Minister for Water Harriet Shing recently announced the start of works on a new Resource Recovery and Re-Use Complex — the first major milestone in the modernisation of the Western Treatment Plant. “Innovation and efficiency in wastewater treatment has enabled Victoria to lead in adaptation to climate change, our circular economy and delivering large-scale improve... more

Hybrid design revealed as lowest carbon footprint for new Kyklos building in Luxembourg

UNStudio, with local partner HYP Architects, were recently announced by the Atenor, Arhs group and Agora Luxembourg as the winners in the competition for the design of the Kyklos building in Belval, Luxembourg, and have found a hybrid steel-concrete design would provide the lowest carbon footprint. Belval is a redevelopment project that has successfully transformed an old industrial site in Luxembourg into an urban centre that now houses a university and technological centre, residential and office spaces, in addition to hotels and retail. The Kyklos building will be the last building to shape the Central Squ... more
Adaptive reuse saves up to 400 rail cars full of coal - Morris Moor

Building’s adaptive reuse saves on embodied carbon

The 1960s industrial precinct formerly owned by Philip Morris has been sustainably transformed into a $200 million commercial community, the adaptive reuse process included the retainment of the existing structure throughout the build. This has resulted in savings to date of 19 million kilograms of embodied carbon — which is the equivalent of 400 rail cars full of coal. After the completion of Building 4, the project’s builder — Kapitol Group — delivered a construction program in which these embodied carbon savings contributed to the developer’s overall goal for the site to increase energy effici... more
5B's 26 MW solar farm powers Bellevue Gold Mine

Hybrid power station powers Bellevue Gold Mine in Western Australia

5B, a solar technology company, is deploying a 26 MW 5B Maverick solar farm at Bellevue Gold’s high-grade gold mine in Western Australia. This installation is part of an 89.7 MW hybrid power station financed, owned, and operated by Zenith Energy. The 528 prefabricated 5B Maverick arrays are a crucial component of an off-grid facility that will contribute to up to 80 per cent of Bellevue Gold’s power using a mix of wind, solar, thermal generation, and battery storage. This hybrid power station will enable Bellevue Gold to operate for periods of 100 per cent renewable energy and has been designed for ... more
HyTerra raises $6.1m for Kansas hydrogen exploration

HyTerra raises $6.1m for Kansas hydrogen exploration

HyTerra (ASX:HYT) has announced a significant development in its quest to unlock the potential of natural hydrogen — the company revealed plans to raise $6.1 million to fund a multi-well exploration drilling program within its leases along the Nemaha Ridge in Kansas, USA. The exploration acreage, spanning over 9,600 acres and fully owned and operated by HyTerra, has shown promising signs of hydrogen and helium occurrences from previous wellbores. These leases are strategically located near agricultural and manufacturing facilities, with convenient connectivity via rail, road, and pipelines. HyTerra Ex... more
TotalEnergies and SINOPEC partner on sustainable aviation fuel in China

TotalEnergies and SINOPEC partner on sustainable aviation fuel in China

TotalEnergies and China Petroleum and Chemical Corporation (SINOPEC) have signed an agreement to jointly develop a Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production unit at a SINOPEC refinery in China. The planned unit, to be jointly owned by SINOPEC and TotalEnergies, will have the capacity to produce 230,000 tonnes of SAF per year. It will process local waste or residues from the circular economy, such as cooking oils and animal fats. SINOPEC has developed its own SAF production technology — called SRJET — while TotalEnergies, already a leading SAF producer in Europe, will contribute its experience and e... more
Jemena delivers industry first Green Finance Framework

GreenPower certifies Australia’s first biomethane-to-gas plant

Australia’s first biomethane-to-gas-network injection plant has been certified by GreenPower — a government-managed renewable energy certification program — marking a significant milestone for Australia’s emerging renewable gas sector. The GreenPower Renewable Gas Certification for the Malabar Biomethane Injection Plant (MBIP) means renewable gas certificates will be issued, certifying that gas produced at the plant is carbon neutral. Jemena Managing Director David Gillespie emphasised the significance of using renewable gases like hydrogen and biomethane to complement natural gas, stating: “This... more