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Australia fast tracks critical transmission projects with $5.3bn package

Smart Energy International

Commonwealth and New South Wales (NSW) have announced an extensive investment package of AU$7.8 billion ($5.3 billion) into Australia’s critical transmission infrastructure projects. The announcement was made by the Albanese and Perrottet Governments to connect New South Wales’ Renewable Energy Zones (REZs). billion ($3.2 billion ($2.1

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Shell Energy to connect 1GWh BESS to Australia’s grid

Smart Energy International

Shell Energy Australia is partnering up on – and will connect to the grid – a 500MW/1GWh BESS ( Battery Energy Storage System), to be built on the site of the old Wallerawang Power Station near Lithgow, New South Wales (NSW). The greater Lithgow region has contributed to powering NSW for nearly 70 years,” said Greenspot CEO Brett Hawkins.

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Australian network reforms prioritise consumer energy assets

Smart Energy International

The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) has announced a vital reform in network planning to make it easier for households and businesses to utilise their customer energy resources (CER), such as household batteries and EVs, to lower energy bills and feed energy back into the grid.

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Keeping 1.5C alive: Is COP26 on track to deliver on its goals?

Business Green

But analysts fear he is running out of time to deliver on his promises and may land in Glasgow with an underpowered domestic package. Coronavirus and a lack of vaccinations may make it impossible for many delegates to turn up, especially from Africa, Oceania, Asia, and Latin America. Known unknowns.