The Independent Planning Commission of New South Wales has approved the development planning application of RES Group to build a 100 MW solar photovoltaic plant near the town of Sutton within the Yass Valley Council.
The Springdale solar farm represents about AUD120 million (US$94.3 million) of investment to the state and will be constructed near the border of the Australian Capital Territory.
Once operational, the solar farm will supply power to the National Electricity Market and can energize up to 37,000 homes.
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March 02, 2021
Financial close for 300 MW/450 MWh Battery storage project in Australia
Neoen has reached financial close on its 300 MW/450 MWh Victorian Big Battery, one of the world’s largest battery storage projects located near Geelong, in Victoria, Australia.
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March 01, 2021
Neoen completes financing for 300 MW Victorian Big Battery project in Geelong
Neoen SA has reached financial close on the 300 MW/450 MWh Victorian Big Battery storage facility in Victoria, Australia. The project, owned and operated by Neoen, will be delivered in collaboration...
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February 26, 2021
ARENA launches Future Fuels Fund
On behalf of the Australian Government, the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has launched the AUD71.9 million (US$57.01 million) Future Fuels Fund, announced as part of the 20/21 Federal Bud...
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February 23, 2021
Genex Power delays financial close on Kidston pumped hydro project in Queensland
Australian renewable energy developer Genex Power has postponed its plan to reach a financial close and the start of construction on the flagship project Kidston pumped hydroelectric facility by the s...
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February 23, 2021
120 MW Gangarri solar project faces delay due to workers lay off
The Electrical Trade Union has reported that 230 casual electricians and mechanical fitters, who had been working at the Gangarri project near Wandoan, were fired by text message. The workers were sa...
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