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David Carroll
David Carroll

David Carroll

David is a senior journalist with more than 25 years’ experience in the Australian media industry as a writer, designer and editor for print and online publications. Based in Queensland – Australia’s Sunshine State – he joined pv magazine Australia in 2020 to help document the nation’s ongoing shift to solar.

Articles written by David Carroll

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Huge 450 MW solar farm, 1.8 GWh battery approved for coal hub in Australia The government of Victoria has greenlit construction of the state’s largest solar farm, approving an AUD 651 million ($433 million) solar and battery energy-storage project in the Latrobe Valley.
David Carroll
Sep 11, 2024
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Australian startup Allegro to ramp flow battery capacity after AUD 17.5m funding round The redox flow battery developer aims to “rapidly accelerate” its manufacturing capacity after closing a funding round that attracted major domestic and international investors.
David Carroll
Sep 10, 2024
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600 MW solar, 1.2 GWh battery project lands Australian government approval The Australian federal government has given the green light to a huge solar farm collocated with a two-hour battery energy storage system in central west New South Wales (NSW).
David Carroll
Sep 09, 2024
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Waratah Super Battery energized in Australia Battery storage developer Akaysha Energy says it has completed the first stage of energisation for the 850 MW / 1,680 MWh Waratah Super Battery that will help stabilise the New South Wales grid during the Australian state’s transition from coal-fired power.
David Carroll
Sep 03, 2024
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Enervenue signs Australian supply deal for nickel-hydrogen storage solution Western Australian energy solutions provider Avid Group has signed a master supply agreement with US-headquartered Enervenue, which manufactures nickel-hydrogen batteries it says are capable of more than 30,000 duty cycles at two- to 12-hour discharge rates.
David Carroll
Aug 28, 2024
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Australia’s Origin building 650 MWh battery in Victoria Utility Origin Energy has announced construction has started on a 300 MW/650 MWh battery at Mortlake in southwest Victoria, with completion expected in late 2026.
David Carroll
Aug 27, 2024
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Neoen to build 540 MWh second stage in Australia after signing ‘virtual battery’ agreement French renewables developer Neoen has pressed go on the 270 MW / 540 MWh second stage of its Western Downs Battery being built in the Australian state of Queensland after striking a long-term “virtual battery” contract with energy generator and retailer AGL Energy.
David Carroll
Aug 27, 2024
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Tesla launches Powerwall 3 in Australia, New Zealand Nearly a decade after the first iteration of its Powerwall home battery system was released, electric car and battery manufacturer Tesla has officially launched the Powerwall 3 in Australia and New Zealand with the first deliveries expected in September 2024.
David Carroll
Aug 20, 2024
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Acen Australia secures state approval for 1.2 GW solar, battery project The developer's plans for a 600 MW solar farm and 600 MW/1.2 GWh battery energy storage system in central-west New South Wales have received a major boost with the state’s Independent Planning Commission giving its tick of approval.
David Carroll
Aug 19, 2024

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