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March 2026

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At a glance

  • Grid-forming BESS set to stabilize Australia’s hyperscale data centers
  • Queensland’s energy transition in one day: Record wind, strong batteries, persistent curtailment
  • Want a transition with less transmission and cheaper bills? New report says offshore wind the best bet
  • Australia needs to kick its diesel habit – and a timetable to electrify machines that run on imported oil
  • Italian solar sector gears up for cybersecurity regulations on PV systems over 100 kW
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Storage

Grid-forming BESS set to stabilize Australia’s hyperscale data centers

Australia has become one of the world’s most attractive destinations for hyperscale data centers, ranking among the top five to 10 markets globally by capacity. Drivers include large land availability in Renewable Energy Zones, renewable penetration exceeding 40% across the National Electricity Market (NEM), geopolitical stability, Five Eyes membership, and proximity to Asia-Pacific demand hubs.

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Policy

Italian solar sector gears up for cybersecurity regulations on PV systems over 100 kW

The Italian energy regulator is requiring PV and wind plants over 100 kW to install central controllers with remote active power control, with staggered compliance deadlines up to 2028. The rules, coupled with rising digitalization, are driving cybersecurity upgrades, AI-based monitoring, and grid-aware operational practices across the renewable energy sector.

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Signals to Watch

01 Grid-forming BESS set to stabilize Australia’s hyperscale data centers (PV Magazine)
02 Queensland’s energy transition in one day: Record wind, strong batteries, persistent curtailment (RenewEconomy)
03 Want a transition with less transmission and cheaper bills? New report says offshore wind the best bet (RenewEconomy)
04 Australia needs to kick its diesel habit – and a timetable to electrify machines that run on imported oil (RenewEconomy)
05 Italian solar sector gears up for cybersecurity regulations on PV systems over 100 kW (PV Magazine)

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