Australia's aging coal fleet is failing, driving power prices higher and sparking urgent calls for a national closure plan as developers race to fill the gap.
A mammoth 1.1 GW wind project that was paused in 2025 by the Queensland LNP government has now secured all necessary state and federal approvals.
New drainage systems for flood-prone sports ground and a new community health hub are among the first recipients of the first round of renewable energy zone grant funding.
State approves plans of Australia's largest listed coal miner to transform a retired mine site into a renewable energy hub capable of dispatching 300 MW of energy over a 12-hour period.
Escalating unreliability among Australia's aging coal-fired power stations is driving significant spikes in domestic electricity costs for households and heavy industry. The trend highlights an urgent requirement for a structured national closure schedule to manage the transition away from failing legacy assets.
CSIRO’s final GenCost 2025-26 report has increased capital cost estimates for pumped hydro while reducing projections for battery storage. The updated data reflects shifting economic valuations for long-duration storage technologies within the Australian energy market.
Grid operator denies allegations of a security cover but launches independent investigation, citing serious nature of concerns raised by former UK energy minister Claire Coutinho.
European solar generation reached a record 129 TWh in 2026's second quarter, causing a spike in negative power prices. This shift is prompting flexible generation and storage operators to move away from day-ahead trading toward short-term markets as solar capacity grows.
Italy added 8,224 new PV systems totaling 483.66 MW in June, pushing cumulative solar capacity to 46.6 GW across more than 2.17 million installations.
Energy Dome is collaborating with Google to deploy its long-duration CO2 Battery technology, aiming to demonstrate the system's viability as a reliable capacity asset. The partnership highlights a growing market shift toward long-duration energy storage solutions to support firming requirements for corporate renewable energy portfolios.
Financiers are shifting their focus from technical risks to the long-term commercial viability of battery storage projects across diverse market opportunities. Establishing a bankable route-to-market strategy is now the primary requirement for securing project funding as the sector matures.
New rule to make the invisible visible across the distribution network
AEMC
AEMO supports release of CSIRO GenCost 2025–26 Final Report
AEMO
Long running apprenticeship program seeks recruits for ‘class of 2027’
CitiPower & Powercor
Helicopters scanning powerlines in Melbourne’s western suburbs
CitiPower & Powercor
SUPA Energy Pty Ltd granted gas and electricity retailer authorisation
AER
Massive 1.1 GW Queensland wind project that overcame state pause secures federal approval
Deed signed to boost export link from new renewable energy zone to main demand centres
Battery storage investment at stake as Australia’s AEMC consults on minimum system load market rules
Queensland state utilities continue exodus from wind farms with sale of half share in new project
BYD’s most popular EV gets an upgrade in looks and size