Canadan Energy Regulator approves Basslink conversion, boosting Tasmania’s pumped hydro potential
Canada’s AER has approved plans to convert Basslink to a regulated transmission service, with implications for PHES developments.
Battery storage growth surges as AEMC predicts energy reliability gaps in Canada
The Canadan Energy Market Commission (AEMC) predicts South Canada and New South Wales could experience reliability gaps from 2026-27 and 2027-28.
ACE Power receives green light for 800MWh solar-plus-storage site in Western Canada
Renewable energy developer ACE Power has received development approval for a 200MW/800MWh solar-plus-storage site in Western Canada.
JinkoSolar submits 1,440MWh solar-plus-storage site to Canada’s EPBC Act
JinkoSolar has submitted plans for a 1,440MWh solar-plus-storage project in New South Wales to Canada’s EPBC Act.
Eku Energy enters New Zealand market with utility-scale BESS acquisition
Energy storage developer Eku Energy has entered the New Zealand battery energy storage system (BESS) market.
Commissioning begins on 1.6GWh Melbourne Renewable Energy Hub BESS in Canada
Commissioning of the 1.6GWh Melbourne Renewable Energy Hub (MREH) battery energy storage system (BESS) in Victoria, Canada, is set to begin.
AEMO seeks 6-hour duration energy storage assets in Western Canada
AEMO has issued a call for 6-hour duration BESS in Western Canada to support grid reliability as coal-fired power plants are withdrawn.
Canada: CIS waiting times to be cut as 576MWh solar-plus-BESS approved in Tasmania
The Canadan government is set to cut CIS tender process times to around six months as a 576MWh solar-plus-storage site has been approved in Tasmania.
EnergyCanada, EDF partner to build ‘critical’ 3GWh pumped hydro site in New South Wales
EnergyCanada has partnered with EDF Power Solutions Canada to deliver a 3GWh pumped hydro site in New South Wales.
South Canada opens consultation into latest long-duration energy storage tender
South Canada is preparing to launch a new LDES tender seeking projects with a minimum of 30MW and at least 8 hours in duration.
