Tag: Australian Energy Market Operator
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...
CEFC-backed Victorian Big Battery reaches important financial milestone
The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) has announced a $160 million investment to build the Neoen 300 MW Victorian Big Battery (VBB), which will...
Daniel Westerman named new CEO at the Australian Energy Market Operator
The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has announced the appointment of Mr Daniel Westerman to the position of Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director,...
Project Symphony: WA’s first virtual power plant to rise soon
A Virtual Power Plant (VPP) will soon power over 500 households and businesses in Western Australia, as announced by Energy Minister Bill Jonhston this...
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Australian Manufacturing Week 2026 to make Brisbane debut
Australia’s leading advanced manufacturing showcase, Australian Manufacturing Week (AMW), is set to return in 2026, marking its first-ever event in Brisbane.
