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Australia’s almost indistinguishable far right political parties – the Liberals, Nationals and One Nation – are pushing the nuclear barrow once again, not for climate reasons but because of the “anything but wind and solar” ideology demanded by their fossil-fuelled benefactors.

[SINGAPORE] Engie Factory Asia-Pacific (EFAP), along with its portfolio of securities it holds in seven early stage climate-tech ventures, has been acquired by New Zealand-headquartered venture capital (VC) firm Pacific Channel.

Public comments are now open for the potentially 20 gigawatt (GW) Muckaty solar project, the latest stage for Northern Territory (NT) authorities to decide just how it will assess the massive venture.

This week’s announcement by Edify Energy that it had secured the finance for the country’s biggest solar and battery hybrid projects may be just the tip of the iceberg, with its bankers pledging enough funds to support three times as much capacity.

Renewable energy developer Equis has announced the launch of a new, wholly owned subsidiary called GreenPoint Energy (GPE), that will continue to progress the company’s 2.5 gigawatt portfolio of big batteries and wind farms across Australia.

United Kingdom has granted development consent for the Dogger Bank South Offshore Wind Farms through the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero. The scheme comprises two offshore wind farms, Dogger Bank South West and Dogger Bank South East, along with associated offshore and onshore infrastructure.

New Offshore Wind Projects Will Strengthen Northeastern Grids

Chile’s wind sector has moved from rapid expansion to a stage where system integration is becoming the central challenge. According to Felipe Gallardo, Research Director at the Chilean Association of Renewable Energy and Storage (ACERA), the country’s progress in building wind capacity is now being matched by the need to adapt infrastructure, regulation and market design to support a highly renewable electricity system.

Ford Energy, the newly announced battery energy storage system (BESS) subsidiary of the iconic American car maker has landed its first major storage deal with an agreement to supply up to 20 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries.

The 2.2 gigawatt Star of the South project proposed for construction off the coast of Gippsland in Victoria has officially launched its bid for environmental approval, marking a major new milestone for Australia’s fledgling offshore wind industry.