Tag: Australian Energy Market Operator
Early works enabled for the VNI West to boost energy connection with NSW
The Victorian Government has permitted the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) to start early works on the Victoria-New South Wales Interconnector (VNI) West project.
NSW Government unveils $1.5 billion Clean Energy Superpower Fund
The NSW Government has announced the $1.5 billion Clean Energy Superpower Fund that will help accelerate the deployment of rooftop solar, community batteries, major grid batteries, and pumped hydro across NSW.
16 projects shortlisted under the NSW Electricity Infrastructure Roadmap
Under the first phase of the NSW Electricity Infrastructure Roadmap, sixteen projects have been shortlisted, with a combined capacity to supply electricity to over...
Repurposing power stations for renewable thermal energy storage solutions
On behalf of the Australian Government, the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has today announced $422,582 in funding for AGL Energy Limited (AGL) to investigate the viability of retrofitting the Torrens Island Power Station B in South Australia with thermal energy storage technology.
CIMIC’s Pacific Partnerships wins power purchase agreement for large scale solar farm
CIMIC Group company Pacific Partnerships has secured a long-term contract with the State of Victoria for the sale of solar power from Glenrowan Solar Farm in northern Victoria.
MGA Thermal to demonstrate a fresh approach to energy storage
Media Release Australian Renewable Energy Agency
On behalf of the Australian Government, the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has today announced $1.27 million in funding...
Renewables still the cheapest option for new electricity generation in Australia, according to report
Although cost reductions will likely be put on hold for the upcoming year due to supply chain delays and inflation, renewable energy sources are...
Experts push for urgent deployment of renewable tech amid energy crisis
Fellows of the Academy of Technology and Engineering (ATSE) have called for the rapid deployment of renewable technology to decarbonise Australia’s energy systems.
In a...
Energy market watchdog AEMO issues urgent call for Marinus Link project development
The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has highlighted the urgent need for reliable and clean energy that will come from the Marinus Link energy...
AEMO report: Natural gas to play key role in stabilising future power grid
The Australian Energy Market Operator has confirmed the value of natural gas partnering with renewables in its recently published 2022 Integrated Systems Plan.
In a...