Nadia Howland

Brisbane

Associate Publisher at Energy Source & Distribution

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Beam us down: CSIRO breakthrough to fuel green hydrogen

1 week ago | esdnews.com.au | Nadia Howland

While solar panels are a familiar sight on Australian rooftops, around 75% of our national energy use still comes from fuel-based sources—particularly in heavy industry and transport. These sectors are hard to electrify, but CSIRO researchers are working on a new way to power them using sunlight. CSIRO computer scientist and solar thermal researcher Michael Rae said green hydrogen has the potential to play a key role in Australia’s transition to net zero.
Genus nabs $65 million Merredin BESS contract

1 week ago | esdnews.com.au | Nadia Howland

Genus has secured a $65 million contract from Atmos Renewables to design and construct the Merredin Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) and Substation Works in Western Australia. Related article: Genus appoints former Synergy CEO David Fyfe as COOLocated in Western Australia’s Wheatbelt, the 100MW, 4-hour Merredin BESS will enhance grid reliability and support the Western Australian Electricity Market as renewable generation increases.
KKR acquires independent power producer Zenith Energy

1 week ago | esdnews.com.au | Nadia Howland

Global investment firm KKR will acquire independent power producer Zenith Energy from a consortium including Pacific Equity Partners, OPSEU Pension Trust, and Foresight Group, with Zenith’s founder and management retaining a minority stake. Zenith specialises in the delivery of sustainable and reliable hybrid power solutions for remote, off-grid resource sector clients and urban microgrids for commercial, industrial, and residential precincts.
Western Downs Battery Stage 1 goes operational

1 week ago | esdnews.com.au | Nadia Howland

Neoen Australia has announced the stage 1 operationality of its 270MW/540MWh Western Downs Battery in Queensland. The Western Downs Battery is co-located with Neoen’s 460MW solar farm. Stage 2 of the BESS project will see another 270MW/540MWh battery built adjacent to stage 1.
New legal challenge for Woodside's North West Shelf

1 week ago | esdnews.com.au | Nadia Howland

A Supreme Court challenge to the Western Australian Government’s approval of Woodside’s contentious North West Shelf extension has been launched by Friends of Australian Rock Art, Inc (FARA). Thursday was the final day of the six-month statutory limitation period for lodging a challenge to the state approval decision. The judicial review proceedings were served on Friday 13 June against the WA Minister for the Environment, Hon.
IEEFA launches new interactive Australian gas tracker

1 week ago | esdnews.com.au | Nadia Howland

The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) has launched its Australian Gas and LNG Tracker, an interactive data tool that allows users to analyse Australian liquefied natural gas (LNG) flows into and out of the country. The Australian Gas and LNG Tracker allows users to visualise Australia’s LNG infrastructure, demand and capacity, as well as export flows.
Viva Energy's hydrogen refuelling station opens in Geelong

1 week ago | esdnews.com.au | Nadia Howland

Victorian Minister for Energy and Resources Lily D’Ambrosio has officially opened the new $61.2 million Viva Energy New Energies Service Station in Corio, Geelong. The service station is located on one of Victoria’s key transport corridors, on the corner of the Princes Highway and Station Street. The station features a 2.5MW onsite electrolyser, which converts recycled water from Barwon Water and renewable electricity, into renewable hydrogen.
ACEN's Valley of the Winds project gets development tick

1 week ago | esdnews.com.au | Nadia Howland

New South Wales’ Independent Planning Commission (IPC) has granted development approval for ACEN Australia’s 943MW Valley of the Winds wind project. Related article: ACEN Australia secures $750 million for renewables portfolioTo be located within the Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone, the Valley of the Winds project includes a 320MW battery energy storage system (BESS).
Brian Restall appointed global CEO of Quinbrook

1 week ago | esdnews.com.au | Nadia Howland

Global investment manager Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners has announced the appointment of Brian Restall, currently Quinbrook’s Australian regional leader, as its new global CEO. Related article: Quinbrook to further expand Supernode BatteryRestall will transition to the newly created role by the end of this year. He will assume overall leadership responsibility for the management of all Quinbrook regional teams based in North America, Europe and Australia.
Amazon to invest $20B in Australian data centres

1 week ago | esdnews.com.au | Nadia Howland

Amazon Web Services (AWS) will invest AUD$20 billion into data centre infrastructure in Australia over the next five years to support complex artificial intelligence (AI) and other technology applications. The investment will drive the development and expansion of data centres in Melbourne and Sydney that include storage, networking, analytics, and other advanced, highly secure services, supporting cloud and AI demand.