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A New South Wales parliamentary inquiry issued 26 recommendations to reform data centre regulation, proposing hourly renewable energy matching. Eku Energy commissioned the 200 MW Williamsdale battery in the Australian Capital Territory. The Australian Renewable Energy Agency committed $15 million to trial hydrogen technology for steelmaking.
A NSW Legislative Council inquiry has issued 26 recommendations to reform data centre regulation, proposing hourly renewable energy matching and demand flexibility incentives. The committee rejected a moratorium on new facilities but urged the state government to mandate stricter transparency regarding energy consumption and reduce reliance on diesel backup generation.
The 200 MW / 500 MWh Williamsdale battery energy storage system has been commissioned and is now in commercial operation in the Australian Capital Territory, marking the completion of the territory’s Big Canberra Battery Project.
Three developers have secured debt and equity for solar PV, wind and battery storage projects across Australia and New Zealand.
Eku Energy’s Williamsdale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) is fully commissioned and commercially operating, marking the completion of the largest battery in the ACT Government’s Big Canberra Battery project. The […]
Eku Energy has fully commissioned its 250MW/500MWh Williamsdale BESS in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT).
Eku Energy and the ACT government have officially switched on the territory's biggest battery, "a major piece of future-proofing" on the road to net zero by 2045.
ARENA is providing $15 million to Hadean Energy to construct and manage a pilot hydrogen facility in Victoria. The project aims to demonstrate the technology's application in the steelmaking process.
ARENA has committed $15 million toward Hadean Energy’s $30 million pilot project to trial Australian-developed tubular Solid Oxide Electrolysis technology. The 50kW demonstration plant, located at BlueScope’s Port Kembla Steelworks, aims to validate the efficiency of producing green hydrogen for industrial decarbonization.
A NSW parliamentary inquiry has recommended the government require data centres to supply their own 100 per cent renewable energy on an hourly basis.
Atmos Renewables is constructing a 300-bed workers' accommodation facility for the Parron Maam Marang Farm project in Western Australia. Under a unique agreement, the Yued Aboriginal Corporation holds an option to acquire 100% ownership of the housing infrastructure.
CSIRO spin-off Hysata has secured grant funding to construct its fourth green hydrogen pilot plant at the Port of Hastings, Victoria. The facility will test the company's high-efficiency electrolyser technology adjacent to the state's primary proposed offshore wind assembly hub.
Chinese manufacturer AIKO secured 1 GW in supply agreements for its fourth-generation all-back-contact solar modules during the All Energy Australia exhibition. The deal coincides with the official domestic launch of the high-efficiency technology range.
RMIT University will lead the new RENEW Organics Hub, supported by nearly $5 million in federal funding to foster collaboration between academia, industry, and government. The initiative aims to advance organic materials research to support Australia's renewable energy transition and resource management.
Hadean Energy is advancing CSIRO-developed tubular solid oxide electrolysis technology that aims to reduce electricity consumption for green hydrogen production by 30%. The efficiency gains are intended to lower costs for industrial decarbonisation, specifically targeting applications in steelmaking.
Developer dodges having to cut 18 turbines from its 750 MW wind plans and change the project name, instead winding up with "unanimous" support for its huge project.
Panamint Capital has secured financial close for the first stage of a $1.8 billion Green Loan to fund the construction of the Big Rooter Power project.
ARRAY Technologies and Shoals Technologies Group have agreed to merge under a definitive stock-for-stock transaction, forming an integrated energy infrastructure company serving utility-scale solar and battery energy storage markets.
German startup Revolta has commissioned its first 10 kWh sodium-ion residential storage system, marking the start of a pilot rollout across Germany. The company plans to deploy additional trial units in the coming weeks to test the alternative battery chemistry in domestic applications.
Walmart has invested in residential battery provider Base Power, while Sunrun expanded its Puerto Rican virtual power plant to 16,000 home battery systems. These developments highlight growing corporate backing and scale for distributed energy storage and grid services in the United States.
Essar Renewables has entered into a PPA with NHPC to develop a 300MW renewable energy project in Andhra Pradesh, India.
The Republic of the Congo has initiated a study to determine industrial energy pricing benchmarks for its economic zones. Industrial Development Minister Nicéphore Fylla de Saint-Eudes commissioned the research after labeling current solar electricity offers of $0.22/kWh as opportunistic.
U.S. researchers have found that combining residential heat pumps with thermochemical energy storage could reduce electricity demand during cold spells.
Malawi has introduced a net-metering framework enabling solar prosumers to exchange surplus generation for grid credits. A pilot phase is currently testing the scheme with 34 participants representing 3.9 MW of capacity, though a full national rollout date is not yet established.
Chinese inverter manufacturer Hoymiles has signed a strategic agreement with three partners to develop solar, energy storage and manufacturing projects in Oman.
Return has secured $939 million in portfolio financing to facilitate the growth of its battery storage assets across Germany. The funding will support the developer's expansion of utility-scale energy storage capacity within the German market.
U.S. solar project economics face mounting pressure as polysilicon import enforcement tightens and module prices fluctuate. Industry stakeholders are monitoring a narrow legislative window to potentially extend Investment Tax Credits and 45X manufacturing credits amid shifting utility-scale market conditions.
Researchers at South Korea's Dongguk University have developed an anode-free all-solid-state thin-film battery featuring an ultrathin tin/carbon interlayer to improve lithium deposition and cycling stability.
Democratic control of the US Congress following midterm election victories is expected to influence future legislative directions for the American renewable energy and battery storage sectors.
Companies are looking again at how to put more farmland under solar without disrupting operations or clashing with conditions, but is social licence pressure high enough in Australia?
Hyundai’s Staria Load has gone electric, bringing over 400km of range and seriously fast charging, but at roughly $71,000, does the price stack up for Australian buyers?
A seemingly niche decision around data centre standards will determine whether LGC prices retain some degree of health, or resume a death spiral to negligible value.
Energy efficiency is so hot right now. After signing up more than 15,000 households to zero interest loans through its Home Energy Saver scheme, NSW Labor is tightening the eligibility criteria.
JA has marked the Australian debut of both the HyperGen Pro module and JA ESS 261 kWh liquid-cooled commercial and industrial energy storage system at All Energy in Melbourne.
EVs claim 23.1 per cent of Australia’s new vehicle market in October, again outselling petrol-only cars, with Tesla’s Model Y and BYD’s Sealion 7 leading sales.
We catch up with the CEO of Netherlands-headquartered system integrator Alfen to discuss its sodium-ion BESS partnership with CATL and plans for the technology in Europe.
BESS owner-operator Return has secured an €835 million (US$938 million) portfolio financing underwritten by Deutsche Bank and Rabobank to expand its BESS activities in Germany.
The NEA reported 63% annual growth in installed capacity, alongside longer storage durations and improving utilization rates.
A tender is open in Lebanon for the operation and maintenance of solar energy facilities on the Beirut River. The deadline to submit bids is January 7.
When it comes to solar PV module safety, it’s important to understand how Class A designations differ. Any Class A claim must identify the standard used.
Nio says it has completed another 10 million EV battery swaps in just 88 days, taking its lifetime total past 130 million as its swapping network continues to grow.
CER data has been used to rank nearly 2,500 postcodes across Australia for home battery capacity added through the federal rebate. Some suburbs are punching well above their weight.
United Arab Emirates-based clean energy investor Masdar, has signed a memorandum of understanding with the NZ government's foreign direct investment facilitator, Invest New Zealand, to explore $800 million worth of future clean energy investment.
BYD says its four Australian parts hubs hold more than $25 million in stock, as its growing local fleet puts servicing and repair support in the spotlight.
A full breakdown of all electric vehicle sales by month in Australia in 2026. Latest data includes most models for October.
The 2027 Endeavour Manufacturing Awards will take place from 11-14 May | Image Credit: Prime Creative Media The 2027 Endeavour Manufacturing Awards have opened nominations, with strong support from leading industry partners helping to shine a light …
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