Victorian SEC Invests $370 Million in Solar Farm

Victoria's government has announced a $370 million investment in a solar farm capable of powering 51,000 homes, marking its first fully government-owned energy project since the 1990s. Concurrently, Norsk Hydro is deploying solar and battery systems at its aluminium plants in Germany to decarbonize operations, with plans to install 1,500 kilowatts of battery packs and solar panels to reduce emissions and operational costs. In Wisconsin, National Grid Renewables is constructing a 100 MW solar project expected to power 26,000 homes annually and offset nearly 130,000 metric tons of CO2 emissions, generating significant local economic benefits. Australia has reached a milestone of four million rooftop solar installations, with one in three homes now equipped, highlighting significant savings and a strong commitment to renewable energy. Additionally, the Western Green Energy Hub in Western Australia, planned to be among the largest green energy projects globally, aims to produce 3.5 million tonnes of green hydrogen annually through extensive solar and wind installations. This ambitious project not only targets renewable energy production but also emphasizes Indigenous involvement and local economic benefits.