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David Carroll
David Carroll

David Carroll

David is a senior journalist with more than 25 years’ experience in the Australian media industry as a writer, designer and editor for print and online publications. Based in Queensland – Australia’s Sunshine State – he joined pv magazine Australia in 2020 to help document the nation’s ongoing shift to solar.

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Tesla launches Powerwall 3 in Australia, New Zealand Nearly a decade after the first iteration of its Powerwall home battery system was released, electric car and battery manufacturer Tesla has officially launched the Powerwall 3 in Australia and New Zealand with the first deliveries expected in September 2024.
David Carroll
Aug 20, 2024
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Acen Australia secures state approval for 1.2 GW solar, battery project The developer's plans for a 600 MW solar farm and 600 MW/1.2 GWh battery energy storage system in central-west New South Wales have received a major boost with the state’s Independent Planning Commission giving its tick of approval.
David Carroll
Aug 19, 2024
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Lower Wonga BESS render
Equis secures grid connection, eyes construction start for 800 MWh battery in Queensland, Australia Singapore-headquartered clean energy investor Equis plans to begin building a four-hour duration battery in Queensland later this year as it pushes ahead with the development of a portfolio of 17 battery projects with a combined capacity of 4.4 GW across Australia.
David Carroll
Aug 14, 2024
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300 MW / 1,200 MWh battery project now under construction in Queensland, Australia Construction has commenced on a 300 MW / 1,200 MWh battery energy storage system being built alongside an existing coal-fired power station in central Queensland, in the north of Australia.
David Carroll
Aug 13, 2024
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80 Tesla Megapacks power up 100 MW/ 200 MWh battery in Australia A 100 MW / 200 MWh battery energy storage system has commenced commercial operations in the Australian state of Queensland, as part of a significant clean energy hub being built next to existing generation infrastructure.
David Carroll
Aug 12, 2024
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FRV starts construction on first Australia standalone battery project Fotowatio Renewable Ventures Australia says it has begun construction on its first standalone battery energy storage system in the country after reaching financial close on the project.
David Carroll
Aug 08, 2024
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Battery projects driving renewables expansion in Australia Battery projects continue to dominate Australia’s large-scale clean energy buildout, with 6 GW of new capacity added to the nation’s renewables project pipeline in July.
David Carroll
Aug 08, 2024
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A TagEnergy BESS at Hawkers Hill Energy Park in the UK
TagEnergy scores further approval for 600 MWh battery in northern Australia Developer TagEnergy is a step closer to building a 300 MW / 600 MWh battery that is to help maintain grid stability in Australia's north, after securing further approvals.
David Carroll
Aug 06, 2024
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Energy storage as a service gets underway near Bondi Beach, Australia Australian distribution company Ausgrid has delivered its first community battery that can offer energy storage as a service for households, as part of a roll-out of as many as 400 community batteries to deliver between 1 GW to 2 GW of storage.
David Carroll
Aug 05, 2024

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