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  • Countrywide Hydrogen secures $8m funding to spearhead Tasmania's green hydrogen production

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    Countrywide Hydrogen secures $8m funding for green hydrogen production

    Countrywide Hydrogen, a subsidiary of ReNu Energy, has made a historic stride by becoming Tasmania's first major green hydrogen producer. This achievement comes on the heels of an $8 million funding agreemen... more

  • Queensland government doubles capacity of Stanwell battery

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    Queensland government doubles capacity of Stanwell battery

    The Queensland government is doubling down on its commitment to renewable energy by supercharging Stanwell’s Central Queensland battery energy storage system. This move is said to be part of the state's br... more

  • Gippsland Skies Offshore Wind project granted feasibility licence

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    Gippsland Skies Offshore Wind project granted feasibility licence

    Gippsland Skies Offshore Wind, a consortium including Mainstream Renewable Power, Reventus Power, AGL Energy, and DIRECT Infrastructure, has been awarded a feasibility licence by the Federal Minister for Climat... more

  • SCEE Electrical awarded $160m contract for Synergy's Collie battery

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    Synergy awards $160m contract for Collie battery project

    Synergy has awarded SCEE Electrical a $160 million contract to undertake crucial works for the Collie Battery Energy Storage System (CBESS1) in Western Australia. The Collie battery, with a capacity of 500 m... more

  • Countrywide Hydrogen secures $8m funding for green hydrogen production
    15 May, 2024
  • Queensland government doubles capacity of Stanwell battery
    14 May, 2024
  • Gippsland Skies Offshore Wind project granted feasibility licence
    09 May, 2024
  • Synergy awards $160m contract for Collie battery project
    03 May, 2024
Queensland government doubles capacity of Stanwell battery

Queensland government doubles capacity of Stanwell battery

The Queensland government is doubling down on its commitment to renewable energy by supercharging Stanwell’s Central Queensland battery energy storage system. This move is said to be part of the state's broader push towards achieving net-zero emissions and ensuring a sustainable energy future. The $448.2 million investment from the Queensland Renewable Energy and Hydrogen Jobs Fund will see the capacity of Stanwell's battery project doubled, making it the largest committed battery project in Queensland. Partnering with Tesla and Yurika, the project will expand the battery's capacity to 300MW, capable ... more
Gippsland Skies Offshore Wind project granted feasibility licence

Gippsland Skies Offshore Wind project granted feasibility licence

Gippsland Skies Offshore Wind, a consortium including Mainstream Renewable Power, Reventus Power, AGL Energy, and DIRECT Infrastructure, has been awarded a feasibility licence by the Federal Minister for Climate Change and Energy for a fixed-bottom 2.5 GW offshore wind project off the Gippsland region of Victoria. The project is expected to be one of Australia's first offshore wind projects to achieve commercial operation. The consortium plans to conduct detailed studies and multi-year environmental surveys, subject to approval processes, alongside consultation with First Nations peoples and community stak... more
SCEE Electrical awarded $160m contract for Synergy's Collie battery

Synergy awards $160m contract for Collie battery project

Synergy has awarded SCEE Electrical a $160 million contract to undertake crucial works for the Collie Battery Energy Storage System (CBESS1) in Western Australia. The Collie battery, with a capacity of 500 megawatts/2000 megawatt hours, is set to become one of the largest batteries in the world upon completion. The project aims to enhance the state's energy infrastructure and support its transition to renewable energy sources. SCEE Electrical's scope of work includes the installation and commissioning of approximately 640 battery container units, 160 inverters, and 220 kilometres of high-voltage cabling... more
### **WA schools virtual power plant project reaches milestone**

WA school virtual power plant project reaches milestone

The Western Australian government's Schools Virtual Power Plant (VPP) project has reached a significant milestone, with the installation of VPP technology at schools in Geraldton and Kalbarri. VPPs are networks of distributed energy resources, including rooftop solar panels and batteries, that feed into and support the electricity network. The project, delivered in partnership between the Department of Education and Synergy, has installed VPPs at several schools, including Geraldton Senior High School, Waggrakine Primary School, Champion Bay Senior High School, and Kalbarri Regional District High School. ... more
Australian households could save significantly on bills

Australian households could save significantly on water and energy bills

An in-depth review of over 20,000 Melbourne households revealed significant greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, energy consumption, and associated costs that may be lowered through greater water efficiency. Water use in Melbourne houses accounts for 3.8 per cent of GHG emissions, which is comparable to total domestic and international travel in Australia. Researchers from Monash University and The University of Queensland have indicated that a Melbourne-wide program entailing a simple shower head retrofit could reduce customer bills by $160 and lower GHG emissions by between 98 and 226 kilo-tonnes per year, wh... more

Transforming wastewater treatment for a greener Victoria

Wastewater treatment in Melbourne’s west is about to be transformed thanks to a $711 million investment to modernise the plant to ensure the health and sanitation needs of Victoria’s growing population are met for generations to come. VIC Minister for Water Harriet Shing recently announced the start of works on a new Resource Recovery and Re-Use Complex — the first major milestone in the modernisation of the Western Treatment Plant. “Innovation and efficiency in wastewater treatment has enabled Victoria to lead in adaptation to climate change, our circular economy and delivering large-scale improve... more

Hybrid design revealed as lowest carbon footprint for new Kyklos building in Luxembourg

UNStudio, with local partner HYP Architects, were recently announced by the Atenor, Arhs group and Agora Luxembourg as the winners in the competition for the design of the Kyklos building in Belval, Luxembourg, and have found a hybrid steel-concrete design would provide the lowest carbon footprint. Belval is a redevelopment project that has successfully transformed an old industrial site in Luxembourg into an urban centre that now houses a university and technological centre, residential and office spaces, in addition to hotels and retail. The Kyklos building will be the last building to shape the Central Squ... more
Adaptive reuse saves up to 400 rail cars full of coal - Morris Moor

Building’s adaptive reuse saves on embodied carbon

The 1960s industrial precinct formerly owned by Philip Morris has been sustainably transformed into a $200 million commercial community, the adaptive reuse process included the retainment of the existing structure throughout the build. This has resulted in savings to date of 19 million kilograms of embodied carbon — which is the equivalent of 400 rail cars full of coal. After the completion of Building 4, the project’s builder — Kapitol Group — delivered a construction program in which these embodied carbon savings contributed to the developer’s overall goal for the site to increase energy effici... more
Hiringa Energy launches Australasia's first zero-emission green hydrogen refuelling network

Hiringa Energy launches zero-emission green hydrogen refuelling network

Hiringa Energy (Hiringa), a green hydrogen company, has partnered with investors and partners to launch Australasia's first zero-emission green hydrogen refuelling network. The Hiringa Refuelling New Zealand (HRNZ) network is a significant step towards decarbonising the sector and supporting New Zealand's goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. The launch of the HRNZ network marks a groundbreaking achievement, showcasing how strategically placed refuelling stations can unlock freight routes and provide a blueprint for similar projects in Australia. The network will enable heavy transport to... more
Qld researcher awarded fellowship to enhance rail energy efficiency

Researcher awarded grant to enhance QLD’s rail energy efficiency

Dr Qing Wu, a leading researcher at CQUniversity's Centre for Railway Engineering, has been awarded an Advance Queensland Industry Research Fellowship worth $360,000 over three years by the Queensland government. This prestigious fellowship recognises Dr Wu's outstanding work in the field of rail energy efficiency. The research project, which has secured additional funding of $250,000 from industry partner Aurizon and $110,000 from CQUniversity, aims to enhance rail energy efficiency by identifying vehicle design improvements and developing a vehicle energy rating system akin to those used for electrical a... more
Fortescue’s Gladstone hydrogen electrolyser manufacturing facility opens

Fortescue’s Gladstone hydrogen electrolyser manufacturing facility opens

Gladstone and Queensland are solidifying their positions as global leaders in clean economy manufacturing — particularly in hydrogen and renewable energy — with the inauguration of a significant hydrogen industry manufacturing project and the green light for the next stage to begin. The Queensland government convened a cabinet meeting at Fortescue’s Gladstone Electrolyser Facility to mark its official opening. This facility is the first in Australia to manufacture hydrogen electrolysers at a commercial scale and is among the largest globally. Located on the 100-hectare site of the Aldoga Industria... more
RINA awards AiP to Kindon New Energy for green methanol solution

RINA awards AiP to Kindon New Energy for green methanol solution

RINA, a global leader in inspection, certification, ship classification, and engineering consultancy, has granted Kindon New Energy Technology (Jiangsu) Co., Ltd. the Approval in Principle (AiP) for its groundbreaking green methanol offshore production platform solution. This innovative platform produces methanol entirely offshore using renewable CO2 through Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology and green hydrogen from offshore wind power water electrolysis technology. RINA Greater China Marine Operations Director Luigi Mattera stated: "RINA works with and supports projects for a broad range of decarbonisati... more