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Allens advises on refinancing of Kennedy Energy Park
Kennedy Energy Park comprises 43.2MW of wind generation, 15MW of solar generation and 2MW of battery storage, making it a significant contributor to Australia’s renewable energy landscape. Previous ...
Allens advises lenders on financing for Blind Creek solar and battery project
The project, being developed by Octopus Investments Australia, represents an important step forward for Australia’s clean energy transition. ‘Hybrid solar and storage projects like Blind Creek are ...
Allens advises Akaysha Energy on the $460m Elaine battery energy storage system financing
The 311 MW / 1,244 MWh BESS is underpinned by a 15-year virtual tolling agreement with Snowy Hydro, with 220 MW of contracted capacity – the largest four-hour virtual toll arrangement in the ...
Allens advises ACEnergy on successful Capacity Investment Scheme bid
This was the first National Electricity Market (NEM)-wide dispatchable generation tender under the CIS, and attracted significant interest across the energy sector. The Joel Joel and Little River ...
Pumped hydro: current projects in development across Australia
Following the procurement and contractual close of the Kidston Pumped Hydro Project and Snowy 2.0, multiple pumped hydro energy storage projects have been announced, and are in the early stages of planning and procurement. ...
Allens advises lenders on financing of Gnarwarre BESS
The BESS is the second asset to be added to the FRV portfolio financing platform, which Allens helped establish in 2024, following the addition of the 100MW/200MWh Terang BESS. The Australian ...
Allens advises Spark Renewables on successful bid for South West REZ access right
The Dinawan Energy Hub was awarded 1,007MW of access rights by EnergyCo through a competitive tender process, which includes access rights for 707MW of wind, 300MW of solar and a 300MW / 1,200MWh ...
How to mitigate construction risks and avoid disputes in pumped hydro projects
The sheer scale and duration of pumped hydro energy storage projects leave them vulnerable to inflationary pressures, material shortages and labour constraints, especially in the current global climate. ...
How pumped hydro can be a viable large-scale energy asset for private investors
Interest in pumped hydro energy storage (PHES) continues to grow as the need for affordable, long-term, firm and weather-independent dispatchable electricity becomes increasingly critical to Australia's energy transition. However, its high upfront capital costs and complex planning, procurement. ...
How pumped hydro can provide the stability Australia's energy transition needs
Australia's favourable natural geographical landscape and abundance of retiring mine sites provide a unique opportunity for pumped hydro energy storage to play a key role in driving the energy transition in this country. ...