Monthly News Roundup - September 2022

30 September 2022

Here is the Energy Next news round up for September 2022

 

State’s first ‘big battery’ project enters construction phase in Australia’s Northern Territory

A 35MW grid-scale battery storage project started its construction phase in Australia’s Northern Territory (NT). The project will help NT achieve its goal of running on 50% renewable energy by 2030.

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UNSW engineers build high-speed motor to boost EV range

A team of University of New South Wales engineers has developed a high-speed motor that has the potential to expand the range of electric vehicles (EVs) with a better power-to-weight ratio than current technology.

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Shift in energy system helps Victoria smash emissions targets

Victoria is on target to achieve its net zero goal by 2050 with its 2020 smashing record of reduced carbon emissions by 29.8%. Victoria Energy Minister Lily D’Ambrosio said that at this rate, the state can cut emissions by 50% by 2030.

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