Transgrid has started the construction of the 900-km Project EnergyConnect interconnector in Australia.
The project will connect the electricity grids of New South Wales, South Australia and Victoria, in addition to encouraging the development of new wind, solar photovoltaic, and energy storage projects.
The US$1.76 billion Project EnergyConnect is a joint venture between Transgrid and ElectraNet. The interconnector will have a nominal capacity of 800 MW in both directions. It will link Wagga Wagga in New South Wales, via Buronga with an additional line between Buronga and Red Cliffs in Victoria.
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June 03, 2022
ESCO Pacific divests 125 MWp Glenrowan solar project in Victoria
ESCO Pacific has offloaded its 125 MWp Glenrowan solar project in Victoria, where early construction work has just begun. The project will be handed over to Pacific Partnerships, a unit of Cimic Grou...
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June 01, 2022
ACEN commenced a 50 MWh battery project within 720 MW solar farm in Australia
ACEN Australia has announced the successful commencement of a 50 MWh battery project connected to its New England Solar Farm in Uralla, New South Wales.
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May 30, 2022
CS Energy signs MOU for 230 MW onshore wind farm in Australia
EDF Renewables has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with CS Energy for the development of the 230 MWp Banana Range wind project.
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May 27, 2022
Global Energy Ventures secures regulatory approvals for its 2.8 GW Tiwi H2 Export Project on Melville Island
Global Energy Ventures (GEV), now Provaris Energy, has received essential regulatory approvals allowing planning for the construction of a 2.8 GW renewable green hydrogen project on Melville Isla...
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May 26, 2022
Origin Energy secures planning approval for 700 MW/2,800 MWh Eraring BESS project in NSW
The Australian state of New South Wales has granted planning approval to Origin Energy for the planned 700 MW/2,800 MWh Eraring battery energy storage system located about 40 km southwest of...
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