A new national code for consumer energy resources lands as policymakers race to overhaul investment schemes and fast-track a full redesign of the National Electricity Market.
A coalition of energy bodies including the EEC and ECA is urging the federal government to launch a CEFC-backed pilot lending program and accelerated depreciation for gas equipment to incentivise electrification in mid-tier commercial buildings.
The Australian government is establishing a national technical code requiring suppliers to register consumer energy resources, such as solar inverters and batteries, while mandating product compliance evidence. This regulatory framework also introduces a federal accreditation scheme for installers to standardise safety and performance across the distributed energy sector.
Policymakers have set themselves a tough task to enact legislation and rules by the end of March enshrining three new model electricity contracts designed to accelerate sluggish investment in clean energy, battery storage and gas plants.
Line Hydrogen has proposed a $1.5 billion project in Tasmania's Bell Bay to manufacture 3D-printable floating wind turbines. The infrastructure is intended to supply renewable energy for the production of low-emissions fuels within the regional industrial hub.
Earlier, we noted ‘Unit trip at Loy Yang A1 on Monday morning 7th September 2026 (part 1)’. Here we follow that on with two more snapshots from ez2view to look at the outage in a little more depth.
Sungrow will raise prices for solar inverters and energy storage products by 5% to 15% from Sept. 20, citing rising raw material and component costs.
Masdar and German asset manager Luxcara have established a €5 billion strategic partnership to co-develop renewable energy infrastructure. The collaboration focuses on expanding utility-scale battery energy storage systems and wind power capacity across Germany.
New analysis reveals India added 8.2 GWh of battery energy storage in H1 2026, overwhelming last year’s figures and signaling a major shift in the subcontinent’s storage sector.
Heron Power and NeoVolta have secured significant credit facilities, while Carina Energy has launched a FEOC compliance support practice to help developers navigate increasingly complex regulatory requirements.
Nova Scotia has initiated a second procurement round for 350 MW of renewable energy capacity to support a program allowing large industrial and institutional users to purchase green electricity directly from the grid. Previous rounds of this Canadian provincial scheme have been primarily led by wind power developments.
Essential maintenance in the Hawker and Leigh Creek regions
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EGM Western Australia speech at Energy in Western Australia Conference 2026
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AER publishes final decision on Sturt Plateau Pipeline classification
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AER consults on AusNet Services’ revised 2027–32 transmission revenue proposal
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Pushing electrification up the policy to-do list
Replacement scheme for struggling CIS to be law by March
Expert committee to assist federal oversight of home solar, batteries and EVs, with minister having final say
New 150 MW solar farm finished “ahead of schedule,” the last of state’s first renewable auction winners
Gas reservation compromise to hit WA