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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.

david.carroll@pv-magazine.com

Articles written by David Carroll

Projects & Applications

Edify Energy plans 2.4 GWh solar plus storage project in Australia Renewables developer Edify Energy has unveiled plans for a major 2.4 GWh solar and integrated battery energy storage facility in Australia, adding to its growing portfolio of power generation and storage projects.

Jul 14, 2025

Grid-scale

Ampyr reaches financial close on 600 MWh Australian battery, picks Fluence as supplier The AUD 340 million ($222 million) first stage of a battery energy storage system (BESS) that will add a further 100 MW/400 MWh in stage two, is set to come online in early 2027.

Jul 09, 2025

Grid-scale

Thailand’s Banpu buys into 1.4 GWh Australian battery project Thai energy company Banpu has snapped up a 50% stake in the 350 MW / 1,400 MWh Wooreen battery energy storage system being built in Victoria’s Latrobe Valley as the Bangkok-based coal producer ramps up investments in renewable energy.

Jul 07, 2025

Supply chain

Australian battery maker Vaulta enters US market Queensland-based battery manufacturer Vaulta has partnered with American company eFinery Energy to explore the feasibility of deploying its batteries in the United States and establishing a licensed assembly facility there.

Jul 02, 2025

Finance

Australian state’s new green bank has AU$1 billion to invest in big batteries, other projects The New South Wales government’s new green bank is now open for business with an initial AU$1 billion (US$ 660 million) in funding available to accelerate key energy projects to support the state’s shift from coal-fired power generation to renewables.

Jul 01, 2025

Grid-scale

Alinta gives construction go-ahead for 1 GWh battery project in South Australia Alinta Energy has locked in construction of the first 250 MW/1 GWh stage of a 500 MW/2 GWh battery energy storage system (BESS) planned for South Australia and appointed local construction firm GenusPlus Group as principal contractor.

Jun 30, 2025

R&D

Australian researchers achieve zinc-ion battery life breakthrough Australian researchers are reporting a breakthrough with zinc-ion battery technology, developing a new method to significantly boost the structural stability of the cathode material that enables the battery to operate reliably for more than 5,000 charge-discharge cycles.

Jun 25, 2025

Finance

Australian state offers $32.5M in grants and loans to bolster local battery manufacturing The Western Australian government has committed funding to scale up the local battery manufacturing industry to take advantage of an expected surge in demand for household energy storage systems.

Jun 24, 2025

Grid-scale

Neoen commissions 540 MWh stage of Western Downs battery, EPC selected for Western Australian site Engie Neoen has completed the first stage of its eventual 540 MW/1,080 GWh Western Downs Green Power Hub, which will also feature 400 MW of solar generation capacity. On the opposite side of the country, developer Atmos Renewables has selected a construction company for its 100 MW/400 MWh Merredin battery.

Jun 17, 2025

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