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The Kingaroy solar farm in Queensland, Australia. Credit: Mytilineos

Albanese government unveils ‘Future Made in Australia Bill 2024’ with eyes to bolster solar

July 5, 2024
The Australian federal government has presented the ‘Future Made in Australia Bill 2024’ to bolster renewable energy technologies like solar.
Other CSSI in NSW include the 2.2GW PHES power station Snowy 2.0 and Oven Mountain, a 600MW/7200MWh, billion-dollar energy storage project. Image: NSW government.

Solar and pumped hydro energy storage projects deemed ‘critical’ in New South Wales, Australia

July 4, 2024
The NSW government has declared six renewable energy projects, one solar and three PHES sites, as “critical” for the Australian economy.
The solar farms will help spearhead renewable energy developments in the region once Rio Tinto's mining facility (above) closes at the end of the decade. Image: Rio Tinto.

Rio Tinto signs Aboriginal agreements for two solar farms in Australia’s Northern Territory

July 4, 2024
Mining major Rio Tinto is set to develop two 5.25MW solar farms in the Gove Peninsula of the Northern Territory, Australia.
Image: Sunpower.

Australia’s rooftop solar PV market backslides in June, says Sunwiz

July 3, 2024
In June 2024, rooftop solar PV installations in Australia dropped to their lowest point since January, with 247MW installed.
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Genex bags US$107 million financing for major solar assets in Australia

July 2, 2024
Genex Power has secured a five-year US$107 million senior debt facility for its 50MW Kidston and Jemalong solar projects in Australia.
The 256MWp Kiamal Solar Farm (pictured) in the Australian state of Victoria. Image: Total Eren.

243MWp solar-plus-storage project wins NSW tender; Octopus Australia secures approval for 80MW hybrid PV project

July 1, 2024
AEMO Services has signed a long-term energy service agreement to secure green energy from the 243MWp Maryvale solar-plus-storage project.
Other CSSI in NSW include the 2.2GW PHES power station Snowy 2.0 and Oven Mountain, a 600MW/7200MWh, billion-dollar energy storage project. Image: NSW government.

New South Wales achieves ‘significant milestone’ for Central-West Orana REZ

June 28, 2024
New South Wales, Australia, has received planning approval for the Central-West Orana REZ transmission project.
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Queensland government reveals second ‘Local REZ’ to aid solar PV deployment

June 28, 2024
Townsville, Queensland, will be the latest local renewable energy zone (LREZ) in Australia as the state expands its solar PV capabilities.
Image: Shutterstock

AEMC publishes final rule to accelerate grid connections in Australia

June 28, 2024
AEMC has published a ‘final rule’ claiming it will “create a more clear and pragmatic grid connection process” and aid solar deployment.
Image: Queensland Department of Energy and Public Works.

AEMO: 2024 ISP calls for AU$16 billion investment into grid for Australia to reach net zero

June 26, 2024
AEMO has revealed that by 2050, AU16 billion must be invested to enable the growth of grid-scale wind and solar in Australia.

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