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X-ELIO expands into Australian market with blue grass solar farm storage project

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X-ELIO has announced the expansion of its Blue Grass Solar Farm, located in Queensland’s Western Downs, by integrating a 148 MW Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). This marks X-ELIO’s first hybrid solar and storage project in Australia.  The project will be developed in two phases: the first phase will deliver 60 MW BESS by 2025, followed by an additional 88 MW BESS in the second phase by 2026. The 200 MW solar farm, operational since…

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Queensland, Rio Tinto partner to secure Boyne Smelter’s future, boost renewable energy

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The Queensland Government has partnered with Rio Tinto to secure the future of Boyne Smelters Limited (BSL), Australia’s second-largest aluminium smelter, while advancing renewable energy investments. This collaboration aims to transform Gladstone into a renewable energy hub and stabilize the state’s electricity grid as Australia transitions to cleaner energy sources. Economic support will ensure BSL’s financial viability as it transitions to renewable energy from 2029. Rio Tinto’s investment will maintain BSL’s 500,000-tonne annual production capacity…