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Wholesale market volatility claims another victim as retailer Zen Energy collapses, while major players like Amazon double down on battery-backed renewables to manage price swings.
Viva Energy Australia has finished upgrading its Brisbane terminal to facilitate the supply of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at Brisbane Airport. Supported by ARENA funding, this infrastructure milestone aims to establish a domestic low-emission fuel supply chain for the aviation sector.
Amazon has secured a power purchase agreement with European Energy to source renewable electricity from the 220MWh Winton North solar and battery energy storage facility in northeast Victoria.
The federal government has granted final environmental approval for a large-scale solar and battery storage facility in a New South Wales Renewable Energy Zone. This clearance allows the project, which holds both state and federal backing, to move into the construction phase.
South Australian renewable retailer Zen Energy has entered voluntary administration following a failed sale process for its retail arm. The company attributed the collapse to extreme wholesale electricity market volatility, which undermined the business's financial viability.
Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport plans to operate on 100% renewable electricity using an onsite rooftop solar array and a large-scale battery. The facility also intends to deploy a predominantly electric ground support vehicle fleet for its operations.
BYD has announced a new cash back offer on its best-selling EV in Australia as it seeks to chase down Toyota to be the country's biggest seller of new cars.
Brisbane Airport will become the first Australian aviation hub to utilize sustainable aviation fuel produced from used cooking oil. This deployment marks an initial shift toward decarbonizing long-haul flights where battery and hydrogen technologies currently face technical limitations.
A public meeting to hear objections to a large solar and battery project in New England was cancelled after none of those who wrote against it showed up.
Concrete pours for 69 wind turbine foundations nearly complete, as the first blades due to arrive at the only wind farm being built in Australia's largest state.
Snowy Hydro warns residents of "odour and plume" as it commissions diesel component of its delayed and over-budget Kurri Kurri power station.
Advanced projects that are ready to build may be exempt from new changes to grid access rules, but CIS projects that have struggle to move forward will have to adapt.
Toyota surprised by interest in electric HiLux ute, despite its low range, but is coy on plans to add more EVs and may have to buy credits to meet emissions standards.
Australians bought an EV or a plug in every 77 seconds in June. Once they start buying an EV every 30 seconds, then electrics will outsell cars with combustion engines.
Is Tesla FSD V14.3 finally starting to make sense for Australian drivers? We take it for a real-world test.
Operating electrolysers intermittently during low or negative price windows can reduce hydrogen production costs and generate additional revenue through frequency control services. This strategic shift in operational timing aims to improve the commercial viability of green hydrogen projects within volatile electricity markets.
A new medium-voltage series regulator allows German distribution networks to integrate 260% more solar capacity by actively managing voltage levels. The compact hardware fits into existing transformer stations, potentially bypassing the need for traditional, time-consuming grid expansion construction.
Global capital allocation for renewable energy infrastructure has surpassed spending on fossil fuel power plants, marking a fundamental shift in international generation investment trends.
Power firm Engie has entered into a long-term flexibility purchase agreement with developer Ignis for 625MWh of BESS capacity in Spain.
Tata Power Renewable Energy has commissioned a 100.8MW wind facility at Jewali in the Dharashiv district of Maharashtra, India.
A new industry report argues that large-scale pumped storage hydropower could provide the long-duration capacity to support AI
The Philippines is experiencing a surge in solar adoption driven by Southeast Asia's highest residential power rates, with approximately 3 GW of Chinese-manufactured panels currently earmarked for the nation's growing market.
The United States solar sector faces intensifying labor competition as battery storage, nuclear power, and AI-driven data centers vie for a shared pool of skilled workers. This cross-industry demand for technical talent is tightening the workforce supply available for renewable energy deployment.
Ecowende’s 760MW Hollandse Kust West offshore wind farm, developed by a joint venture of Shell, Chubu Electric Power, and Eneco, has been connected to TenneT's offshore grid in the Netherlands and has delivered its first green electricity.
US$265 million package supports development of the 300MW Ifahsa pumped storage scheme in northern Morocco.
Huawei Digital Power has unveiled a strategic focus on grid-forming technologies and integrated solar-plus-storage solutions. The initiative aims to enhance grid stability and facilitate higher renewable energy penetration through advanced hardware and software coordination.
Alterric has been awarded contracts for all six of its proposed onshore wind projects, amounting to 242MW, in the May auction.
Spanish investor Qualitas Energy secured €172 million ($196.7 million) in non-recourse debt to finance a 156MWp greenfield solar PV portfolio across Italy.
POWEROAD has received China’s first pilot Battery Passport issued by Bureau Veritas through the Circulor platform, marking an early step toward Digital Battery Passport implementation under the EU Battery Regulation and toward improved battery lifecy…
Norwegian company Fred. Olsen 1848 has secured technology validation for its floating solar system under development, designed to withstand waves of up to 3.5 meters.
Norwegian vertical PV specialist Over Easy Solar has deployed its first commercial installation in Canada.
Berlin's Center for Sustainable Transformation has, for the third time, undertaken the challenging task of analyzing the European end-customer market for photovoltaic systems.
The Chinese manufacturer has introduced the XHub, which is based on AI capabilities. It weighs only 600 g.
German company Htrius has launched two passive exoskeletons designed to reduce physical strain and improve ergonomics for workers installing and maintaining photovoltaic systems.