Southeast Asia & Oceania

HDRE and ZEN Energy have secured a 795MW greenfield solar PV and energy storage portfolio spanning four projects in Australia.

In Australia, the Northern Territory government announced today (27 March) that it will scrap its 50% renewables by 2030 target.

European Energy has inaugurated a 58MW solar PV plant and started construction of its second project, a 106MW solar park, in Victoria.

Meridian Energy will begin construction of its 120MW Ruakākā Solar Farm in Tai Tokerau Northland, New Zealand, in August 2025.

Keith McIntosh of PV Lighthouse describes why energy yield forecasts are underestimated, and how the PV industry is improving forecasts.

CIP has been named by ARENA as the first recipient of the Hydrogen Headstart Program for a 1.5GW project in Western Australia.

Edify Energy has submitted plans for a 100MW solar-plus-storage project in New South Wales to the Australian government’s EPBC Act.

Developer Fotowatio Renewable Ventures (FRV) Australia has acquired a 190MW hybrid solar PV and energy storage project in Victoria from Acen Australia.

Under the terms of the agreement, the PV plant will provide renewable energy at a volume to achieve 100% renewable energy for NCIG’s Kooragang Island facility from 2030 onwards. 

The Spanish renewables developer has closed an AU$453 million (US$287 million) loan facility for a 480MWp solar PV plant in Queensland, Australia.