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Frontier Energy advanced its Western Australian renewable project with a $280 million debt facility for a 132 MW solar and 81.5 MW storage system. EnergyAustralia took delivery of the final components for its 250 MWh Hallett battery in South Australia. South Australia recorded 20.3 negative price hours and a negative $320/MWh minimum.
Frontier Energy’s Waroona Project, a 132 MW solar and 81.5 MW battery energy storage system in Western Australia, is on track to secure funding for Stage One construction, following a project finance debt facility agreement of up to $280 million.
EnergyAustralia has received the remaining storage components for its 50MW/250MWh Hallett battery project in South Australia. Construction is currently progressing at the site to integrate these final units into the utility-scale system.
The federal government has denied Renew Economy funding from the News Media Relief Program, asserting that climate and energy reporting does not constitute core news of public interest. The decision excludes coverage of energy transition issues and misinformation from the $15 million support package intended for regional and independent journalism.
Ausgrid has highlighted the role of distribution networks in meeting national energy targets, exemplified by the construction of a 5MW community battery in Cooranbong, New South Wales. These local grid assets are positioned as cost-effective alternatives to large-scale infrastructure for accelerating the transition.
Ausgrid is evaluating consumer engagement with its Midday Power Saver initiative to determine how residential users adapt their behavior to time-of-use incentives. The program tests the ability of retailers to convert technical product innovation into measurable shifts in household energy demand patterns.
Australian industry stakeholders are proposing to convert domestic tallow supplies into renewable fuels to enhance national fuel security and decrease dependence on international imports.
Australian researchers found that hydrogen gas turbines could provide more cost-effective backup power than fuel cells during periods of low solar availability.
Australian transmission network service providers have formally identified a growing disparity between increasing grid complexity and the outdated operational tools currently available to manage the power system. This acknowledged capability gap highlights that existing processes are failing to keep pace with the rapid transformation of the national electricity infrastructure.
Federal minister reportedly revokes plans to impose hefty new tariffs on imported steel products used in large-scale solar projects, following industry appeal.
Australia is projected to achieve record annual growth in rooftop solar capacity during 2025, driven by increasing consumer adoption. While residential and small-scale installations currently lead the expansion, significant growth in the mid-scale solar segment is also anticipated.
A new report suggests Australia leverage Chinese clean technology to expedite decarbonisation across the electricity, transport, and mining sectors. The analysis advocates for strategic partnerships to build domestic industrial capabilities and secure long-term competitive advantages during the energy transition.
Before You Dig Australia released a report quantifying the pre-construction excavation costs for taxpayer-funded housing and infrastructure projects. The study provides a detailed analysis of expenses incurred during the initial ground-breaking phases of national development works.
CATL ANZ General Manager Zane Zhou discusses the battery manufacturer's evolution from consumer electronics to dominating the electric vehicle and utility-scale storage sectors. The briefing covers global market trajectories and recent Australian energy news with analysts David Leitch, Wayne Smith, and Peter Hannam.
The International Energy Agency reports that the conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran has accelerated renewable energy adoption globally. Developing nations are now projected to match the installation rates of wealthier countries as nations seek alternative power sources to mitigate geopolitical energy risks.
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India's Union government approved a US$1.5 billion Viability Gap Funding phase to support 92GWh of battery and pumped hydro storage. The Ministry of Power also indicated that state-owned utilities may soon be mandated to integrate energy storage into all new renewable energy projects.
In a new weekly update for pv magazine, Solcast , a DNV company, reports that solar irradiance across much of Europe was around 10% above average in October 2026, reaching up to 25% above average in central Europe and the Baltic States due to persist…
China’s 60 MW/600 MWh liquid-air energy storage facility in Qinghai began generating electricity on October 30, marking a major milestone in long-duration energy storage commercialization.
Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM), the asset management unit of the central bank of Norway, has acquired a 10% interest in North American battery storage developer-operator Aypa Power.
Ahold Delhaize and Rezolv Energy have entered into a ten-year virtual PPA involving two of Romania’s major renewable energy projects.
The Finnish government has identified four offshore wind zones within its exclusive economic zone for upcoming competitive auctions. This designation establishes the formal framework for tendering future wind power developments in these maritime regions.
Renewables developer D. E. Shaw Renewable Investments (DESRI) and Ford Motor Company’s energy storage subsidiary, Ford Energy, will partner to deploy energy storage in the US.
Türkiye aims to expand its combined solar and wind capacity to 175 GW by 2040. This target is part of a broader strategy to increase the renewable share of the nation's total installed power capacity from the current 63% to 77% over the next sixteen years.
Ignitis Group announced that its subsidiary, Ignitis Renewables, has commenced commercial operations at the 173.6MW Tume solar farm in Latvia.
Scout Clean Energy’s 183MW Nimbus Wind Farm has entered commercial operation in Carroll County, Arkansas, US.
Sungrow has partnered with Byron Bay solar panel recycling business ReSolve Global to ensure the new facility can run on clean, self-generated energy.
Australia's January to October 2026 3,138 MW of rooftop solar installations is 41% ahead of the same period in 2025, according to market analyst SunWiz monthly update.
An international research team has developed a method to determine rooftop PV array tilt and azimuth from operational power data.
A reader asks how to prepare his home for an EV that can power the house. We explain what to do during renovations to save time and money later.
Hyundai's Staria Load Electric impresses with its efficiency, comfort and practicality. But can it justify its $71,000 price tag and some surprising equipment omissions?
Welcome to our latest BESS Industry Buzz, this week featuring the US midterms, ultra-rapid BESS commissioning, how to calculate RTE and a cybersecurity incident in Chile.
Sodium-ion batteries are approaching cell-level cost parity with LFP technology, with supply agreements exceeding 70 GWh worldwide.
S-5! has introduced the PVKIT 3.0, a rail-less mounting system for solar panels on metal roofs, available with an optional 50 mm clearance for wiring and power electronics.
U.S.-based RadianX has secured $9 million in financing to scale production of perovskite solar modules for connected devices and IoT applications. The company plans to establish an automated 6 MW production line.
Longi has developed a perovskite-silicon tandem solar cell with a certified efficiency of 35.25% by using specially engineered molecules to improve interface quality and charge extraction.
A close-run general election could see climate policies getting a renewed focus "across the Ditch."
Matt Canavan claims Australia's EU free trade agreement is "a sneaky backdoor" to net zero. But his stance has provoked a "please explain" from Coalition colleagues.
Globally sea-surface temperatures have never been recorded so warm for any October, with the monster El Nino a factor.
Image: Droppoint Field service inventory management ensures technicians have the right spare parts, tools and equipment available when and where they need them.
We unpack the October sales figures, discuss Hyundai’s new electric van, and look at Australia’s growing dependence on imported diesel.
Iceland has a wealth of hydro and geothermal resources, but demand growth is outstripping buildout timelines.
Key energy market/policy signal — monitor for developments.
DTE Energy has agreed to sell its non-utility DTE Vantage business to institutional investors in a deal valued at approximately $3bn.
JA, Longi and Tongwei reported widening net losses for the first nine months of 2026, as revenue fell 23.62%, 13.85% and 9.69% year on year, respectively.
The German solar module manufacturer has restarted production at its Trier-Föhren facility after upgrading its manufacturing lines to produce G12-format TOPCon modules.
Janus Electric targets US expansion, electric road trains in WA and a Newcastle–Melbourne battery swap corridor as its truck conversion order book grows.
A survey of more than 2,000 Australians found stronger support for fines and age restrictions on e-bikes and e-scooters than for outright bans.
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