Queensland’s RE Utility Appoints New CEO
CleanCo Brings On Board US Based We Energies’ President Tom Metcalf As CEO
The clean energy focused state-owned electricity utility CleanCo in Australia’s Queensland has announced Tom Metcalfe, who served as the president of US based We Energies and Wisconsin Public Service in his last job, to join as its new CEO from July 11, 2022.
4 GW Large Scale Wind & Solar In Queensland
Rio Tinto Seeking Proposals For 4 GW Quality Wind & Solar Capacity With Firming Solutions
Rio Tinto says it is seeking proposals for at least 4 GW of large scale quality wind and solar power capacity with firming or storage solutions in Queensland by 2030.
AUD 3 Billion RE Hub In Queensland
Squadron Energy Building ‘Largest’ Renewable Energy Precinct In Southern Hemisphere
Australian billionaire Andrew Forrest owned Squadron Energy is building an AUD 3 billion ($2.2 billion) renewables project with 1.2 GW capacity, after the latter acquired stages 1 and 2 of Clarke Creek wind, solar and battery farm in Central Queensland.
Silicon & Solar Module Fab In Australia
Queensland: RTE Energy Proposes Solar Module & Solquartz To Build Silicon Fab
The Townsville City Council in Australia’s Queensland has unveiled RTE Energy’s plans of a solar PV manufacturing facility and Solquartz’ proposal of a multi-module silicon smelter catering to solar PV and battery industries to be stationed at Lansdown.
600 MW Australian Solar For Green Hydrogen
Acciona To Supply Solar Power For Stanwell’s 3 GW Green Hydrogen Project
Spain’s Acciona Energia has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to supply solar power from Aldoga Solar Farm in Australia’s Queensland to power a proposed 3 GW green hydrogen facility planned by the state utility Stanwell Corporation in cooperation with other partners.
Australian Oil Miner To Pursue Green Hydrogen Strategy
Shale Oil Company QEM Exploring Renewable Hydrogen Through Solar Powered Electrolyzer To Produce Raw Oil For Transport Fuels
QEM Limited, an Australia based shale oil producer, wants renewable hydrogen to use for hydrogeneration of its raw oil into transport fuels.
Queensland Gets EOI For 60 GW Renewable Energy
Queensland, Australia ‘Flooded’ With Expression Of Interest For 60 GW Renewable Energy Capacity For 3 Renewable Energy Zones Planned
In September 2020, the State Government of Queensland had invited interested bidders to express interest in 3 REZs Queensland wants to develop for an investment of AUD 145 million ($109 million) in North, Central and South West Queensland.
Queensland Seeks Interest For 3 Renewable Energy Zones
Queensland in Australia Announces 3 Renewable Energy Zones; Calls Companies To Share Details Of Projects To Ascertain Scope
Renewable energy is being seen by the Queensland state government as a stepping stone to push the state’s economy onto the recovery path from COVID-19 related disruptions. Hence the urge to encourage its growth through REZs.
Neoen To Build 400 MW Solar Farm In Queensland
Queensland Clean Energy Utility CleanCo To Procure Power From ‘Largest’ Solar Farm In Australia Under Agreement With Neoen; 400 MW Project To Use Bifacial Panels
Neoen will go ahead with construction on its 400 MW solar project in Queensland, Australia after state utility CleanCo signed up for 320 MW output from the biggest solar project in the country, announced Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk (in the picture) during a virtual Stimulus Summit.
ARENA Funded 110 MW Solar Project Launched
APA Group Officially Commissions 110 MW Darling Downs Solar Farm With ARENA Backing As One Among 30 Clean Energy Generators In Queensland State
Having bought the 110 MW Darling Downs Solar Farm (in the picture) from Origin Energy, the APA Group has now announced its official launch in Queensland.
162 MW Solar Farm Approved By Queensland Government
Luminous Energy Secures Approval For 162 MW Columboola Solar Farm From Queensland Government; Risen Energy Completes Construction Of 121 MW Yarranlea Solar Farm In State, Awaiting Grid Supply Permission
Approving a 162 MW solar farm for the Australian state of Queensland, state Energy Minister Dr Anthony Lynham said that Queensland has 30 solar farms, and more than 560,000 roofs sporting solar systems, with combined generation capacity of more than 4,000 MW.
Queensland Safety Code Has Solar Industry Worried
Australian Solar Power Industry Strongly Opposed To Queensland Government’s New Safety Code To Have Licensed Electricians Do ‘Zero Electrical Work’ Of Mounting/Removing Solar Panels For Commercial Solar Farms
Slamming Queensland government’s decision to have only licensed electricians do the non-electrical work at a commercial solar farm, local media outlet RenewEconomy said it will add to the challenges solar developers in the country already face.
1.5 GW Solar Farm Enters Construction In Australia
Sunshine Energy Australia Breaks Ground On 1.5 GW Solar PV Plant With 500 MWh Lithium-Ion Battery Storage Capacity In Queensland, Says Smart Energy Council
With no official announcement made by the developer of a 1.5 GW PV farm with 500 MWh of energy storage component, Australia’s Smart Energy Council has shared the project entered construction on February 20, 2019.
Queensland Launches New RE Focused Utility
New Queensland Power Generation Company CleanCo To Focus On Low & No Emission Power Generation Assets, Starting With 1 GW Of New Solar, Wind & Hydro
Queensland’s Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk (in the picture) said the new utility, CleanCo, should reduce wholesale electricity prices on average by around AU$7 ($5.02) per MWh, to lead to savings of an estimated AU$70 ($50.19) per MWh annually.
State Financing For 165 MW PV Plants In Australia
CEFC Commits $77 Million To Three Projects Under Its Large-Scale Solar Financing Program
Three projects with a combined solar power capacity of 165 MW in Australia have secured financing of $77 million from the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) of the Department of Environment and Energy, which will be disbursing the money under its large-scale solar financing program.
