The government of Queensland has said keeping energy sector in public ownership will be key to an orderly transition away from fossil fuels.

The Premier of Queensland announced a major transmission line project to unlock 6GW of renewable energy, enabling the Australian state to create a homegrown clean energy value chain.

Government-backed energy storage announcements continue to roll out of Queensland, with the Australian state set to begin a ‘Neighbourhood Battery’ programme.

Infrastructure developer and investor Equis is seeking approval for a 200MW/800MWh battery storage project in Queensland, Australia.

The government of Queensland seeks input on its battery industry strategy, while an engineering provider has been appointed for a large-scale battery gigafactory in Victoria.

Neoen has begun construction of its 200MW/400MWh Western Downs Battery in Queensland, Australia.

Renewable energy hub in Australia which will include 16-hour pumped hydro plant acquired by Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP).

Queensland gets about 21% of its energy from renewables, but the state government has just set an increased target of 70% renewables by 2032.

A 100MW/150MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) has been brought online in Queensland, Australia, by developer Vena Energy.

Genex Power has bought up a 2GW clean energy project which it intends to build in five stages in Queensland, Australia.