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Federal gas market intervention collides with record clean energy investment as NEM power prices surge 40 per cent, highlighting the growing friction between legacy policy and the accelerating grid transition.
Energy Minister Chris Bowen has initiated consultations with gas producers and industrial users to design a mandatory reservation policy requiring LNG exporters to divert supply to the domestic market.
Australia requires urgent regulatory reforms to decouple domestic energy prices from volatile global oil and gas markets by incentivising battery storage. Implementing strategic policy shifts would allow the grid to better utilise excess solar generation, potentially making future energy price spikes rare rather than frequent.
State governments risk increasing electricity costs and compromising grid stability by extending the operational life of aging coal plants. These delays potentially discourage essential investment in new renewable capacity and storage, creating long-term reliability gaps as thermal units become increasingly prone to failure.
Transgrid has shortlisted nine battery storage projects totaling 2 GW to supply critical system strength services for the New South Wales transmission network. These selected assets are expected to begin supporting grid stability starting in late 2024.
Australian rooftop solar installations reached a record monthly high in August 2024, reversing a previous downward trend. This surge in new capacity is being driven by increased consumer interest in home battery storage systems and available rebate incentives.
Construction has commenced on the initial transmission tower for the Central-Orana Renewable Energy Zone in New South Wales. This milestone marks a critical infrastructure development for the state's inaugural designated green energy precinct.
The Eva Copper Mine in Queensland has secured an agreement to develop Australia’s largest off-grid hybrid power station, integrating solar, thermal, and battery storage. This facility will provide remote renewable energy for the major mining operation without the inclusion of wind generation.
Australian electric vehicle registrations rose sharply in March, leading industry advocates to declare a market tipping point as Tesla pledges to increase local supply. Despite recent inventory constraints, the latest official data confirms a significant acceleration in consumer adoption of battery-powered transport.
The Australian Energy Market Commission has established final regulations to manage declining gas network usage, prompting calls for government intervention to subsidise the transition. These rules aim to address the financial risks of the 'death spiral' as consumers exit the network, potentially leaving remaining users with escalating infrastructure costs.
VicGrid has concluded a public consultation phase for defining Victoria’s renewable energy zones, processing 580 submissions to inform the next stage of regional transmission and generation planning.
German onshore wind auction prices reached a seven-year minimum, with the latest tender round averaging approximately $93/MWh.
Flow Power CEO Matthew van der Linden outlines how integrating energy storage and consumer data can significantly reduce electricity costs. The discussion highlights how technological adoption and market knowledge empower users to manage their own energy expenditure effectively.
The 2026 Zeekr X electric SUV has been updated to offer increased power output and accelerated charging capabilities at a reduced price point compared to previous iterations.
Rittal’s VX25 Ri4Power system offers a modular low-voltage switchgear platform designed to help engineers balance standardisation with custom requirements in power distribution. The integrated solution aims to streamline assembly and improve safety for industrial and energy infrastructure applications.
A huge solar and battery project been given the green light by the independent planning regulator after being sent for reassessment by more than 50 public objections.
Renewable energy sources comprised nearly 90% of new utility-scale capacity in the United States throughout 2025. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission data shows solar installations led this growth with 26.6 GW of additions to the national power grid.
Global energy storage activity has accelerated with Aypa Power expanding its credit facility to US$500 million, while Georgia Power commenced building a 260MW battery system. Additionally, Eolus and IOWN Energy finalized the sale of a 506MWh storage project to D.E. Shaw Renewable Investments.
The French authorities announced they will assign 288 MW of PV in the 2026 tender for projects ranging from 100 kW to 500 kW in size and 925 MW in the procurement exercise for PV systems exceeding 500 kW.
The International Renewable Energy Agency reports that global solar installations hit a record 511 GW in 2025, representing the bulk of the 692 GW in total renewable capacity commissioned worldwide during the year.
German manufacturer Sonnen has reduced the cost of its 22 kWh residential battery energy storage systems to match the price of its 11 kWh units. This pricing adjustment for Australian homeowners is scheduled to remain in effect until June 30, 2026.
Swiss consultancy Pexapark recorded over 1 GWh of European energy storage power purchase agreements during March. Geopolitical instability in the Middle East is driving this increased activity by elevating the market value of combined solar and battery storage contracts.
SSE Renewables, Matrix Renewables, Drax, and Voltaria have advanced a combined 1.8GWh of battery energy storage capacity across the United Kingdom, including the commissioning of a 300MWh facility by SSE.
The Reno Planning Commission, in Nevada, US, recommended approval for a conditional-use permit for the 200MW Trego Grid energy storage project on 4 March.
TotalEnergies and Masdar intend to form a 50/50 joint venture to consolidate their renewable energy operations across nine Asian nations. This new entity is expected to serve as the exclusive platform for the development, ownership, and management of the partners' current and future wind, solar, and battery storage assets within the region.
Industry experts at the Energy Storage Summit 2026 analyzed merchant investment pathways for battery storage in Germany, focusing on how projects can achieve viability without government subsidies or capacity market mechanisms.
Romanian investment platform MetaWealth is financing its inaugural battery energy storage project through bonds targeted at retail investors. The initiative aims to democratise access to utility-scale energy storage assets, traditionally reserved for institutional players, by lowering entry barriers for individual contributors.
Podero CEO Chris Bernkopf identifies emerging opportunities for Europe's expanding residential battery fleet to participate in electricity trading markets. The growth in domestic storage capacity is expected to enable homeowners to leverage flexibility and trading platforms for financial gain.
Nankai University and Shanghai Institute of Space Power-Sources researchers have developed a lithium-metal battery featuring a 700 Wh/kg energy density. Utilizing a specialized hydrofluorocarbon electrolyte, the technology is designed to maintain operational functionality at extreme temperatures reaching -70 C.
Image: Tierney/stock.adobe.com New data from the Electric Vehicle Council (EVC) shows a 40 per cent uptick in Tesla and Polestar sales in Australia for the first quarter of 2026.
Masdar and TotalEnergies have entered into a binding agreement to create a $2.2bn joint venture (JV) that will combine their onshore renewable energy activities in nine Asian countries under a 50/50 ownership structure.
Dimension Energy has secured a $650m construction and term financing package for a 132MW portfolio of 25 community solar projects.
UK-based renewable energy firm Drax has completed the acquisition of Flexitricity, an optimiser of flexible energy assets, in a transaction valued at £36m ($47.8m).
The US solar industry may fall short of workforce needs as developers race to meet July 4, 2026 construction deadlines tied to federal tax credits.
As Sweden pivots from a nuclear phase-out to expansion, the national nuclear chief explains what’s driving the shift and what comes next.
Zambia has opened a call for proposals for solar PV projects with a combined capacity of up to 300MW, as part of the CFIP programme.
Eora Energy has officially launched in Australia and is positioning itself as a challenger in the vanadium redox flow battery market.
The Dutch research institute has presented what it describes as the world’s first perovskite-based roof tile, achieving up to 13.8% efficiency on standalone modules and 12.4% when installed on a curved surface.
China-based solar manufacturer Longi is shifting from a multi-vendor system design to a unified solar-plus-storage architecture built around in-house technologies.
Infrasound as a health issue is popping up again in Facebook groups and in real life talks, as proponents return to old pseudoscientific claims.
New research from the University of New South Wales shows that PV module degradation varies widely with system design and location, driven by UV exposure, temperature, humidity, and atmospheric conditions.
What sort of EV can you buy for less than $30,000, or less than $40,000? And what's on the way. Here is a quick guide.
Holtec's SMR-300 nuclear reactor design has successfully completed Step 2 of the UK’s Generic Design Assessment.
The South African Photovoltaic Industry Association has welcomed the utility's decision to extend its registration fee waiver for solar systems until the end of September, as it calls for the country's municipal distributors to streamline their own p…
Chinese automotive group Chery unveils its next generation ‘Rhino’ battery which boasts ultra-fast charging and a targeted total driving range of more than 1,500 km.
The Department of Pedalling and Perspiration suggests cyclists should be paid $1 per kilometre and up to $50 a day for their efforts in reducing fuel consumption. I feel quite the April fool for wishing it were true.
A detailed early look at the 2026 refreshed Zeekr X.
Midea has launched a compact indoor air-source heat pump for retrofit and space-constrained homes. The R290-based system offers up to 4.45 kW output, a coefficient of performance of 4.5 and smart PV-compatible controls.