Energy

Australian long-duration energy storage company Allegro Energy has partnered with Jena Flow Batteries and its parent company, Suqian Time Energy Technology, in a move aimed at accelerating the manufacturing and commercial deployment of Allegro’s flow battery technology.

UNSW Sydney engineers have secured a $6.52 million grant from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) to investigate challenges associated with operating Australia’s electricity system with increasing levels of solar, wind and battery storage.

Edify Energy has reached financial close on its Ganymirra and Majors Creek solar and battery hybrid projects in Queensland, marking another milestone in the company’s renewable energy development program.

The rapid expansion of Australia's data centre sector is increasing pressure on global supply chains for high-voltage electrical equipment, according to Hitachi Energy, which says stronger coordination and earlier planning will be needed to avoid delays to major infrastructure projects.

Australian manufacturers with capabilities in renewable energy technologies, grid solutions and specialist engineering are being encouraged to explore opportunities in South Asia, with Austrade highlighting growing demand across the region as countries accelerate their energy transition.

EcoJoule Energy has announced the first export of its Australian-manufactured EcoVAR low-voltage distribution STATCOM to Portugal, marking the company's entry into the European market as it expands the international reach of its locally made grid technology.

Australia is moving closer to ultra low-cost solar, but the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has warned that changes to how utility-scale solar projects are built and delivered will be needed to realise the opportunity.

Construction has commenced on Neoen's Narrogin Wind Farm in Western Australia's Wheatbelt, with the State Government saying the project marks another step in its efforts to expand renewable energy generation and support local employment.

The Western Australian Government has announced plans to deliver a new renewable energy system for the Goldfields town of Menzies, with the project expected to supply up to 80 per cent renewable energy to the community.

The Queensland Government has announced an $18.56 million investment in a Brisbane-based biofuels manufacturing project, saying the funding will support the commercial deployment of locally developed waste-to-energy technology and strengthen the state's sovereign fuel capability.