The proposed Bonshaw battery project has been acquired by Enervest, while construction continues on the separate 200MW solar farm south of Bonshaw still owned by Gaia.
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Posted inAgribusiness, Agriculture, Energy, Environment, Moree
Moree hydrogen project aims to reshape farming’s future
Could Moree hold the answer to farming’s fuel and fertiliser crisis? Construction is now underway on NSW’s first large-scale green hydrogen and ammonia plant.
Posted inArmidale, Energy
New England region explores opportunity to “close the loop” on solar recycling
New England could become a solar recycling hub as rising end-of-life panels create economic and waste management opportunities.
Posted inAI, Armidale, Energy, Environment
AI key to recovering ultra-valuable solar material
As Australia’s love for solar threatens to pile into a serious waste stream, researchers are turning to AI to extract more value from retired panels, and UNE is leading the way.
Posted inEnergy, Narrabri, NSW News
Gas tax no, new gas fields yes, Narrabri Gas Project don’t know
In the context of a global crisis on liquid fuel supply including gas, the lack of a final green light for the project leaves a Narrabri sized hole in the national gas debate.
Posted inEnergy, Federal Politics, Local News
Coalition pledges to double fuel reserves with $800m storage plan
The Coalition wants to double Australia’s fuel reserves and build new storage, arguing the current crisis has exposed major gaps.
Posted inArmidale, Energy, Expos, conferences and meetings
Armidale forum to tackle end-of-life solar challenge
What happens to solar panels and other renewable infrastructure when they reach the end of their lifespan? A forum on May 4 will look at how we can recycle them locally.
Posted inEnergy, National News, NSW News
On-again, off-again Hormuz blockade leaves locals jittery and fuel prices volatile
Fuel prices are dropping, but it will take at least a week for global oil price drops to flow through to the bowser… if the Strait of Hormuz stays open.
Posted inAdvertorial, Armidale, Energy
Taking control of power bills with smarter solar and battery solutions
Whether you’re considering an EV or just want to get the power bills down, the best solar solution for you is a tailored system built around how you use energy, installed by locals you can trust.
Posted inArmidale, Energy, Entertainment, Local News
Ashton’s Circus squeezed as fuel costs surge
As the cost of diesel remains stubbornly above $3 a litre, the fuel crisis is also hitting something less obvious — the moments of joy that keep regional communities connected.