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AEMO forecast unserved energy exceeding the reliability standard in Victoria between November 2027 and November 2028. AirTrunk obtained a $4.25 billion green loan to fund the expansion of its Sydney data centre. The South Australian region experienced 16.7 hours of negative spot prices.
The Western Australian Government has doubled its renewable energy target (RET) for the South West Interconnected System (SWIS) from 40% cent to 75% within five years. Energy Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson […]
Historic legislation to establish a national gas reservation scheme is before federal parliament. Experts say the biggest driver of high prices could slip free.
The Victorian and Federal governments are expanding the Solar for Apartments program, providing funding to help apartment residents install shared solar systems. The initiative aims to reduce individual household electricity expenses by an estimated $500 annually through increased access to renewable energy for multi-unit developments.
The Western Australian government has established a 75% renewable energy target by 2030-2031 for the South West Interconnected System. This goal aligns with the scheduled decommissioning of all state-owned coal-fired generation assets by 2030.
The Western Australian government has pledged to reach a 75% renewable energy share on the South West Interconnected System by 2030-31. This target supports the planned decommissioning of all state-owned coal-fired generation assets by 2030.
Internal documents from WA’s Environmental Protection Authority warned that Woodside’s proposed Browse gas project risks ‘significant, serious and irreversible’ consequences to the environment. A letter obtained by Boiling Cold revealed […]
The Western Australian Environmental Protection Authority has opened public consultations for a proposed large-scale gas-fired power station. This regulatory step coincides with state government targets to nearly double renewable energy generation capacity across the region.
Image: AirTrunk A $4.25 billion green loan to expand the SYD3 data centre campus will further AirTrunk's goal of achieving net zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030.
The inaugural Utility Awards, held in partnership with Autodesk, recognized excellence across the Australian utilities sector during a gala dinner. The event celebrated industry achievements and honored winners across multiple categories within the national utility landscape.
Australian technology firm Proa Energy has released an integrated software platform aimed at streamlining the management and performance of utility-scale solar, wind, battery, and hybrid energy facilities.
The Smart Energy Council is advocating for a unified national strategy to address regulatory barriers hindering Australia’s commercial and industrial solar and storage sector. Despite significant untapped capacity on large-scale rooftops, the industry body argues that current policy gaps are stalling deployment across this market segment.
Global fuel market volatility has shifted Australia's renewable energy transition into a strategic security priority to protect domestic industry from international price shocks. Accelerating the shift toward decarbonized generation is now viewed as essential for maintaining industrial competitiveness and national energy sovereignty.
Sungrow has launched PowerHarbor, an all-in-one modular residential battery energy storage system designed for the Australian market. The new hardware aims to simplify home energy management by integrating storage components into a single unit.
The Queensland Labor government is reportedly downplaying its renewable energy transition and associated lower electricity prices as central campaign themes ahead of the state election, despite leading other jurisdictions in these metrics.
Image Credit: Quest Events Australia’s energy transition will require a skilled, diverse workforce capable of delivering new infrastructure and responding to complex challenges. At …
Seaway7 has completed the installation of all inner-array cables at the 1.4GW East Anglia Three offshore wind farm.
Giga Storage has secured €260 million in debt financing to construct the 350MW/1,400MWh Albatross battery energy storage project in Lower Saxony, Germany.
The Czech government has proposed changes to its new capacity mechanism, which is open to battery storage, including moving two supplementary auctions from 2026 to 2027, a year later than prospective participants had planned for.
Samsung SDI has entered a supply agreement with US independent power producer Alpha Omega Power to provide 1GWh of battery energy storage systems for projects in the United States.
Bangladesh's interim government is seeking to renegotiate and lower tariffs for long-delayed solar power purchase agreements. Investors caution that retroactively altering these signed contracts may increase perceived sovereign risk and deter future capital inflows into the nation's renewable energy sector.
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is seeking to attract data center and artificial intelligence investments by leveraging the nation's renewable energy resources and grid capacity. The strategy aims to link digital infrastructure growth with domestic workforce training and Brazil's green energy potential.
As BESS projects grow more complex, so does the question of what 'purpose' even means in a construction contract, writes contracts lawyer Suriya Ashok of Clyde & Co.
Fifteen German developers are advocating for a solar auction price cap increase from €59/MWh to €70/MWh by 2027. The group warns that proposed regulatory shifts in grid connection rules and network charges could inflate ground-mounted project costs by 30%.
Latin American and Caribbean nations are increasingly deploying battery energy storage systems to bolster energy security and meet rising demand. Beyond decarbonization targets, regional BESS development is being accelerated by new regulatory frameworks and a push for energy independence.
Aurora Energy Research has launched a forecast service to help investors and developers assess the commercial case for battery storage in the Philippines.
CivEng Consulting highlights five civil engineering strategies for battery and solar developers to avoid expensive redesigns and maintain project schedules. The firm emphasizes integrating civil expertise early in the development cycle to streamline transitions from concept to construction.
SAJ Electric plans to showcase its AI-integrated residential energy storage ecosystem at the All Energy Australia 2026 exhibition. The technology aims to optimize home battery performance and grid interaction through automated energy management software.
India currently operates 5.3GWh of battery energy storage capacity, with an additional 185GWh of projects currently under development. These figures were confirmed by Prashant Bhamu, a deputy director at the country's Central Electricity Authority.
Professor Andrew Blakers from the Australian National University argues that the Snowy 2.0 pumped hydro project remains essential for Australia's energy transition despite significant budget increases. The opinion piece emphasizes the facility's long-term strategic importance for balancing the renewable grid.
Solar installers are increasingly targeting the small to medium enterprise (SME) sector, including medical centres and agricultural businesses, to align daytime generation with commercial load profiles. Fronius Australia highlighted this shift toward commercial solar adoption ahead of the All Energy Australia 2026 exhibition.
The company will show the hybrid system for the Australian and New Zealand market, plus two software tools for homeowners and installers, at Booth HH135 on 28 and 29 October.
The benefits from the Kimberley scheme reached almost three times as many homes as received rooftop solar systems.
A final flurry of energy policy initiatives ranging from rooftop solar rebates to community batteries and expanded energy upgrades unveiled ahead of state election.
Plans for what will be the largest wind farm in Aotearoa New Zealand have taken two important steps towards becoming a reality.
Solplanet will present hybrid inverters and scalable AP-H and AP-L battery systems, helping installers explore flexible configurations for residential and commercial energy projects.
There are now enough DC chargers to take the central western NSW route via Broken Hill to Adelaide using only DC chargers.
Sungrow announced plans to partner with ENGIE and Elecnor to advance the 150MW/300MWh Hazelwood BESS located in Victoria, Australia.
Trinasolar has announced an Australian-exclusive all-black version of its Vertex S+ G3 dual-glass TOPCon modules for residential and commercial applications. The new products deliver up to 510 W of power output with 24.4% efficiency.
Sigenergy has introduced a new 401 kWh all-in-one battery unit that can be scaled to more than 4 MWh into Australia as it prepares for a “wave of growth” in the C&I energy storage sector.
IPP Greenvolt has agreed to sell two BESS in Poland to A&R, PGE Group has started building an 800MWh one, while SC Holding, Tauron and Tavion have launched projects into the country.
Minesto has announced the signing of a MoU with Morteza Capital to seek commercial tidal energy opportunities in the Maldives.
Ditrolic Energy has signed a memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with DBS Bank, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), and Malayan Banking (Maybank) for the $6bn Southern Johor Renewable Energy Corridor (SJREC) project.
Singapore granted conditional approval to Sembcorp Utilities, marking a key step forward for the Vietnam-Malaysia-Singapore (VMS) initiative.
Singapore is pooling government solar demand and testing installations on facades, heritage roofs and temporary worksites to reach a higher long-term solar target.
Leonardo plans to complete 43 MW of solar installations across 20 sites by year-end, covering around 10% of its energy consumption in Italy through self-consumption.
State says it plans to be the first to legalise plug-in solar and battery installations, a potential game-changer for renters and apartment dwellers.
Households and businesses affected by the staged decommissioning of a private gas WA network can get up to $2,000 towards going electric, but can opt for bottled gas, too.
Second stage of Australia's biggest wind farm reportedly sold for $2 billion, but the buyer and seller aren't saying anything.
From swimming pools to factories, heat pumps are proving their worth, but getting off gas takes more than efficient technology.
The Yarwun alumina refinery. Image: Rafael Ben-Ari/stock.adobe.com Australia's largest heat battery is being planned for Rio Tinto's Yarwun alumina refinery in Gladstone, Queensland.
In previous resets, the government of the day and Snowy Hydro have touted the net present value of Snowy 2.0 - but not this time.
The 300 MW solar plant, located in the eastern province of El Oued, is Algeria's largest operational PV project to date.
Stellantis has submitted plans for two solar plants totaling 21.56 MWp at its Saltillo industrial complex in Mexico, with annual generation of 51.68 GWh for on-site consumption.
The world’s largest electric ship, constructed by Australia shipbuilder Incat Tasmania, has officially entered commercial service in South America.
Another electric sportswagon spotted testing in Sydney, hinting at possible launch in 2027.
Xpeng is expanding its dealership and service network to 66 locations across Australia and 7 in New Zealand, following the collapse of its Australian distributor
Vanadium redox flow battery (VRFB) startup Delectrik Systems has been awarded a 20MW/120MWh project in Gujarat, India.
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