Tag: renewable energy
ABB connects 648 MW solar project to India’s national grid
Swiss automation giant ABB has commissioned five substations to link a 648-megawatt (MW) solar project at Kamuthi in the southern Indian state of Tamil...
Remote mining town in SA to draw power from hybrid solar and wind systems
Energy Developments Limited (EDL) has engaged Hydro Tasmania to deploy its world leading technology in Coober Pedy, SA, to help transform the remote town...
ARENA announces funding support for Australia’s largest bio-energy project
An early stage funding support announced by ARENA on Friday could help an $800 million bio-energy project become reality.
ARENA CEO Ivor Frischknecht said the...
Infratil inks $30m electric bus technology agreement
New Zealand-based Infratil has inked a US$30 million deal with California-based Wrightspeed Inc. for the supply of its unique, award-winning electric powertrain technology –...
Laing O’Rourke’s fully redeployable hybrid power plant successfully trialled
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced that Laing O’Rourke’s moveable solar-diesel power plant with advanced control systems has been successfully piloted.
ARENA CEO Ivor Frischknecht...
CSIRO introduces electric cars to its fleet to reduce carbon footprint
The CSIRO has introduced the first two of 10 petrol-free, electric cars, and two additional electric bikes to its national fleet, making another great...
EDL‘s Coober Pedy project reaches financial close
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has helped the Coober Pedy Renewable Diesel Hybrid project to reach financial close with $18.4 million funding support.
The...
ABB to power most energy-efficient pulp mill in the world
Swiss power and automation technology specialist ABB has announced that it has inked a contract with Metsä Group to supply the complete power and...
Hornsdale Wind Farm wins contract for additional 100MW for ACT
South Australian Minister for Investment and Trade Martin Hamilton Smith has announced that the Hornsdale Wind Farm has been contracted to deliver an additional...
SA Premier unveils low carbon generation plan ahead of UN climate change conference in...
South Australian Premier Jay Weatherill yesterday launched a landmark plan that outlines how the state will achieve the $10 billion investment in low carbon generation by...
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