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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.
We hear from the BESS lead at RWE Renewables Europe & Australia ahead of the Energy Storage Summit Germany 2026, discussing the major trends, challenges and opportunities in the country’s grid-scale storage market.
Eku Energy Chief Technology Officer Elias Saba states the federal Capacity Investment Scheme has not altered the firm's fundamental investment strategy, despite the program's aim to de-risk 32 GW of new renewable and storage capacity.
Australian energy ministers have fast-tracked a consultation process to redesign the National Electricity Market, releasing a paper aimed at securing a final agreement on new market structures by late 2025. This accelerated reform timeline seeks to overhaul grid operations and investment frameworks to better accommodate the transition to renewable energy.
Smart Energy Council CEO David McElrea on LNP ideology, how to close coal fired generators, and the next policy goals for solar, batteries and EVs. Plus: CEC gives voice to mayors on community benefits.
The Climate Change Authority recommends Australia cease coal-fired power generation and sales of new internal combustion engine vehicles by 2035 to meet international climate targets. The report urges accelerated decarbonisation across the energy, transport, and mining sectors to align with national emissions commitments.
Two battery storage projects are seeking grid connection at a former coal hub, with a 2,000 MWh facility entering the development queue while a separate project recently secured federal environmental approval under the EPBC Act.
The federal government appointed former Liberal leader John Hewson and ex-AEMO executive Alex Wonhas to the Snowy Hydro board. These leadership changes occur as the market awaits an overdue budget and timeline update for the Snowy 2.0 pumped hydro project, which has not seen a formal reset in 11 months.
Lava Blue has commissioned Australia’s inaugural grid-connected sodium-sulfur battery at its Redcliffe facility, while Zen Energy’s 360MWh Noblevale BESS project in Queensland has secured federal environmental approval under the EPBC Act.
AGL Energy's Loy Yang A power station experienced an unplanned outage of Unit 1 at 04:00 on Monday 7 September 2026. The sudden trip removed significant baseload capacity from the Victorian grid during the early morning dispatch interval.
A United Kingdom-based asset management firm has acquired a Melbourne-based consultancy focused on wind, solar, and battery storage developments. This acquisition forms part of a broader strategy by the UK group to expand its presence within the Australian renewable energy sector through multiple purchases.
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.
Anker SOLIX, a global leader in smart energy, introduces the XE system, the next-generation true all-in-one home energy storage system.
Trina Storage has entered a Memorandum of Understanding to supply 1GWh of battery energy storage capacity to an undisclosed developer in Japan. The agreement aims to address specific technical and delivery standards required for the Japanese storage market.
Research from China deployed lead halide perovskites 10 meters below the surface of the South China Sea. The cells generated 324 mWh, enough to charge lithium-ion batteries, when submerged for two hours.
CATL executives are evaluating the integration of sodium-ion and lithium-manganese-iron-phosphate chemistries to diversify European energy storage solutions. The manufacturer aims to transition from a component supplier to a full-scale integrator, focusing on grid-scale stability and long-duration performance to meet evolving regional market demands.
A tender is open in Armenia for the supply, delivery, installation, warranty and maintenance of small-scale PV systems. The deadline for applications is October 7.
Administrators of Whyalla Steelworks abandon efforts to reboot the plant's coal-fired blast furnace, wiping out more than 500 jobs and adding fresh difficulty to the planned sale of the industrial giant.
More than 30 organisations urge federal government to do more in backing electric appliances, equipment and vehicles to cut costs and emissions.
Another wind and battery project proposed for south-east Queensland, despite pushback by state government and federal MPs.
The system, launched in the UK and Ireland, removes the barriers that have kept home energy storage from the mainstream.
Georgia Tech-led researchers developed a 24.3%-efficient n-TOPCon solar cell using screen-printed rear copper contacts and LECO, nearly matching a 24.5% silver-contacted reference.
The U.S.-made Airon tracker delivers up to 20% more generation than fixed-tilt floating photovoltaics at a parity installed cost, with commercial deliveries scheduled to begin in mid-2027.
Bowen says there is "a lot of work to do" to legalise plug-in solar and batteries. But experts say it's not complicated, and want regulators handed a firm deadline.
BYD's longest range and fastest charging model spotted testing in Melbourne ahead of Denza Z9GT's local launch.
Omoda Jaecoo will bring multiple new electric SUV models in 2027, doubling down on the much-loved success of J5 EV.
Iraqi researchers have developed a PVT heat pump featuring a bio-based TiO₂–linseed-oil coating and three alternative refrigerants. The system achieved up to 77.32% overall efficiency and reduced PV module temperatures by as much as 34 C.
Australian insurer becomes only the second in the world to take FSD Supervised as a rating factor, and to offer discounts.
Tesla's robotaxi Cybercab has been spotted in Australia for the first time, and is about to go on show.
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