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NEM spot prices rocketed 277% to $243/MWh, a stark reminder of grid fragility as financiers begin to question the viability of mega-scale wind projects and transmission constraints bite globally.
The Superpower Institute has released a study identifying electric heavy vehicles, electrified mining and agriculture, and low-carbon fuels as essential strategies to reduce Australia's reliance on imported fuel. The research highlights these shifts as critical responses to supply vulnerabilities and price volatility triggered by the conflict in Iran.
GameChange Energy has been selected to supply its Genius Tracker™ 1P Terrain Following system for the 380 MWp Lower Wonga Solar Farm in Australia.
Financiers are increasingly scrutinizing large-scale wind developments as shifting market dynamics, including limited investor pools and high demand, lead some to question the viability of massive projects over smaller alternatives.
Western Australian renewable developers face investment hurdles as wind farm lifespans often exceed the operational duration of the mines they are intended to power. This misalignment in the off-grid market creates long-term demand uncertainty for projects seeking to bypass the state's constrained main electricity network.
QIC Infrastructure is managing the Queensland Government's North West Energy Fund to lower regional power costs by investing in diverse technologies, including both short-term battery systems and long-duration energy storage. The fund aims to improve supply reliability and affordability for industrial and residential consumers across the state's North West Minerals Province.
The Australian government has introduced a dedicated First Nations Set Aside pilot into both Capacity Investment Scheme Tenders 9 and 10.
Owners of wind projects struggling to get finance have been warned by the federal government that their unused capacity will be returned for future CIS tenders.
More than a billion data points from the Electrify 2515 trial should help networks replace assumptions about household electrification with real-world evidence.
One of the first wind projects to win a CIS deal has finally begun construction, more than a decade after its first unveiling and with the biggest turbines seen in Australia.
If those traveling by private jet to major sporting events had taken commercial flights instead, emissions could have been reduced by up to 70%.
New Polestar 4 electric SUV will feature a conventional rear windscreen, doing away with the digital rear-view mirror with a live camera feed in the coupe version.
Ten heavy-duty electric trucks have rolled off an Australian production line in a move experts say could slash emissions and change the way freight moves around the nation.
MG has ditched the base variants of its MGS5 small electric SUV, and boosted the capacity of its flagship model in response to customer feedback.
Chinese battery giant CATL unveils new ultra-fast charging battery for light commercial vehicles that will also come with a million kilometre warranty.
Updated: A full breakdown of all electric vehicle sales by month in Australia in 2026. Latest data includes results for June, now with more manufacturer data.
ICRA reports that transmission infrastructure delays are causing grid curtailment for approximately 33% of India's newly commissioned renewable energy capacity. This bottleneck, most severe during peak solar production hours, threatens to slow the pace of future clean energy installations across the country.
This edition of news in brief features portfolio acquisitions, project completions, a supply deal and investments across Europe.
South African authorities have granted licenses for four solar facilities totaling over 1 GW of installed capacity. These projects, which feature 890 MW of contracted capacity, form the third segment of the nation's seventh renewable energy procurement round.
Akaysha Energy has commenced construction on an 82MWh battery energy storage system in Fukuoka, Japan, alongside joint venture partners Itochu and Tokyo Century. This project marks a significant international expansion for the Australian-based developer following its work on the Waratah Super Battery.
Dutch long-duration energy storage (LDES) developer Elestor has partnered with Windpark Zeewolde to deploy a 20MW/200-800MWh hydrogen-iron flow battery storage system at what is described as Europe's largest onshore wind farm.
New Leaf Energy has bypassed local Santa Cruz County planning hurdles by seeking fast-track approval from the California Energy Commission for its proposed battery energy storage project. The developer shifted to the state-level permitting process after facing restrictive local ordinances.
New report from the European Climate Neutrality Observatory says the grid expansion, electricity storage and flexibility needed to use renewable power at scale in Europe is not moving fast enough.
Opdenergy has secured $227m in financing for its operational renewable energy portfolio with a combined capacity of 371MW in Chile.
Unigrid has launched Na+Casa, a sodium-ion residential energy storage system using its proprietary NaCrO₂ cathode technology, claiming a 10,000-cycle lifespan, wide temperature tolerance, and improved safety compared with lithium-ion batteries.
Hiconics showcased its PowerNexus residential smart energy system at Intersolar Europe, outlining strategic intentions to expand its storage solution footprint within the European market.
L-H Battery Company commenced lithium-ion (Li-ion) cell production at its Jeffersonville, Ohio, US plant this month, for automotive and stationary power applications.
Statkraft has announced plans to invest in the Gran Sul onshore wind project, a 280MW development located in Santa Vitória do Palmar, in Brazil’s southern state of Rio Grande do Sul.
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A Pennsylvania trade school has installed a solar-plus-storage system designed to be dismantled and reassembled annually by students to facilitate ongoing technical training. The project aims to provide recurring hands-on experience for aspiring electricians learning renewable energy infrastructure.
Industry experts say Algeria will need greater private sector involvement, clear investment frameworks and international partnerships to accelerate progress toward its 2035 solar target.
The new monobloc heat pump range uses propane refrigerant and is available in four versions from 26 kW to 40 kW. Haier says the system is designed for commercial buildings, retrofit projects, and applications requiring high-temperature water supply.
Germany is planning to reduce funding limits under its BEG efficient buildings subsidy scheme, while introducing stronger income-based support and new eligibility rules for heat pumps.
Scientists have developed a new water-jet delamination recycling technology. They first separate the glass from the rest of the module, then process the rest. It achieved silver with 97% purity.
A TÜV NORD study found that back-contact (BC) modules outperform TOPCon modules under mild partial shading, particularly when three or fewer cells are shaded across different substrings within a string.
Quaise Energy has raised $134m in the first close of its Series B financing, which will support its plans to build Project Obsidian.
ES Foundry has concluded a 2GW expansion at its factory in Greenwood, with the first solar cell now produced from the new line.
The first US-built Model Y L has rolled off the production line at Tesla’s Giga Texas factory, with the news sparking a welcome response from Tesla enthusiasts.