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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.
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Western Australia launches 2 GWh storage tender
Western Australia has locked in federal government funding to build a minimum 6.5 TWh of large-scale solar and wind projects and 1.1 GW/4. 4 GWh of new storage to help ensure the electricity grid remains stable as the state continues its renewable energy transition. The first big battery storage tender – seeking 500 MW/2 GWh of storage capacity opened on Monday.
Akaysha progresses plans for another 1.6 GWh battery in Australia
Plans to build another grid-scale four-hour capacity battery energy storage system near the central Queensland town of Gladstone have been submitted to the local council as developer Akaysha Energy continues build up an impressive portfolio of battery storage projects.
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Neoen energizes first phase of 2,240 MWh battery in Western Australia
French renewable energy and storage developer Neoen has announced a new milestone for its massive Collie battery energy storage system being constructed in Western Australia with the successful energisation of the 219 MW / 877 MWh first stage.
Akaysha lands $650 million to fund 1,660 MWh Orana battery build
Australian battery storage developer Akaysha Energy has secured a $650 million debt deal that will accelerate the development of what is to be the largest four-hour battery energy storage system in the Australian National Electricity Market.
HMC breaks into battery storage as part of 15 GW clean energy push
Australian asset manager HMC Capital has signed an AUD 50 million ($33.77 million) deal to acquire a majority stake in Sydney-headquartered battery project developer Stor-Energy, which is looking to progress 1.4 GW of battery storage projects across Australia.
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Zinc batteries: Redflow teams with Stanwell on 400 MWh project, e-Zinc secures $31m commercialization funding
Australian zinc bromide flow battery specialist Redflow has struck a partnership with Queensland state-owned generation company Stanwell to work together on the development of a non-lithium long-duration battery energy storage solution for use in a 400 MWh project. Meanwhile, Toronto long duration energy storage specialist e-Zinc has secured $31 million which will go towards developement and completion of its pilot manufacturing facility in Mississauga, Ontario.
Pumped hydro projects declared high priority by NSW state government in Australia
Three pumped hydro projects that would deliver a combined 1,035 MW / 9,480 MWh of dispatchable capacity are among six projects that have been declared critical state significant infrastructure by the New South Wales (NSW) state government in Australia, potentially smoothing the way for their approval.
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