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8 April 2026

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The NSW IPC approves a 1.5 GWh solar and battery project as NEM prices surge 31%, highlighting a day of major project milestones and urgent regulatory groundwork to keep pace with the transition.

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NEM emissions have dropped 25 per cent since 2020

Energy Magazine AU Grid ·

Carbon emissions across the National Electricity Market have fallen by 25% since 2020. This reduction in emissions intensity is attributed to the ongoing approval, construction, and integration of new renewable energy assets into the grid.

The market rule maker has hit its limit on gas. Now it’s government’s turn

RenewEconomy AU Policy ·

The Australian Energy Market Commission is concluding consultations on a significant gas network rule change due April 30, signaling that further strategic shifts now require direct intervention from state and federal energy ministers. This transition highlights the regulatory boundaries of the AEMC in managing the long-term evolution of gas infrastructure.

NSW IPC approves 1.5GWh solar-plus-storage project in Australia

Energy-Storage.News AU Storage ·

The New South Wales Independent Planning Commission has granted development consent to Spark Renewables for the Dinawan Solar Farm, featuring 800MW of solar capacity and a 356MW/1,574MWh battery energy storage system.

South Australia opens up new areas for renewable energy opportunities

PV Magazine AU Solar ·

The South Australian Government has released over 11,000 square kilometres of land for potential renewable energy development. This expansion supports the state's objective to reach a 100% net renewable energy generation target by 2027.

Why ‘intermittence anxiety’ about battery storage is unnecessary

Energy Magazine AU Storage ·

Industry analysis suggests concerns regarding renewable energy reliability are overstated, as battery storage systems increasingly demonstrate the capacity to manage supply fluctuations. The report argues that current technological advancements in storage effectively mitigate the risks associated with intermittent wind and solar generation.

Three principles for a well-behaved BESS

Energy Magazine AU Grid ·

Madison Technologies has outlined three core networking principles for battery energy storage system (BESS) installers to improve operational reliability. The guidance focuses on addressing common communication and connectivity failures to ensure consistent asset performance across Australian utility-scale projects.

Heterojunction vs. TOPCon in perovskite-silicon tandem

PV Magazine AU Solar ·

Scientists in Australia claim that TOPCon cells are rapidly closing the open-circuit voltage gap with heterojunction counterparts, now under 10 mV, while offering greater wafer tolerance and high industrial scalability.

Beyond the OCE

The Hydrogen Stream: Dutch electrolyzer merger forms Alquion

PV Magazine GLOBAL Solar ·

Battolyser Systems and VDL Hydrogen Systems have merged to form Alquion, while Ming Yang Smart Energy Group plans to invest more than $10 billion in hydrogen and renewable energy projects in Ethiopia.

Greek utility completes 2.13 GW solar cluster at former coal mine

PV Magazine GLOBAL Storage ·

PPC Group has finalized construction of a 2.13 GW solar cluster at a former coal mining site in northern Greece. The utility is currently developing its third utility-scale battery system in the region alongside two proposed pumped-hydro storage facilities.

Zelestra, EDP sign solar-battery PPA in Spain

Power Technology GLOBAL Storage ·

Zelestra and EDP have executed Spain's inaugural power purchase agreement for a project hybridising an operational solar farm with battery energy storage. This landmark deal marks the first time the Spanish market has utilised a PPA structure to integrate storage into an existing renewable asset.

Indian startup launches plug-and-play hydrogen cooking unit

PV Magazine GLOBAL Hydrogen ·

Indian startup Greenvize has introduced a compact cooking system that utilizes an integrated proton exchange membrane electrolyser to generate hydrogen from water on-site. The technology aims to provide residential and commercial kitchens with a direct fuel source, removing the requirement for external hydrogen storage or supply networks.

Banpu to invest $1.5bn to expand operations in US

Power Technology GLOBAL Power ·

Thai energy firm Banpu intends to allocate a minimum of $1.5 billion toward growing its United States business portfolio. The investment aims to leverage increasing power requirements stemming from the expansion of data centers.

On the Wire

Video: Are small EVs the answer to the fuel crisis?

The Driven AU EV ·

Sam and Sarah jump inside the AION UT to talk soaring petrol prices, the ever increasing costs of running an ICE car, and why small EVs could be the smartest way out - even without home charging.

Croatia tenders 56 MW solar-storage project

PV Magazine GLOBAL Storage ·

Hrvatska Elektroprivreda has launched a tender for a 56 MW solar facility integrated with a battery storage system of up to 200 MWh. Interested developers must submit their expressions of interest by May 12.

New episode: Q&A with Sweden’s nuclear power chief

Power Technology GLOBAL Power ·

Sweden's nuclear power chief details the nation's strategic transition from decommissioning reactors to expanding its nuclear capacity. The shift marks a significant reversal in Swedish energy policy to support future power demands.

AI-enabled hacks expose remote shutdown risk in microinverters

PV Magazine GLOBAL Solar ·

IT security firm Jakkaru has identified a vulnerability in microinverters from AP Systems that could enable a “kill switch” scenario, potentially shutting down tens of thousands of inverters simultaneously and disrupting grid operations.

Greece installs 1.9 GW of PV capacity in 2025

PV Magazine GLOBAL Solar ·

Greece installed around 1.9 GW of new solar capacity in 2025, bringing total installed solar capacity to roughly 11.5 GW, according to industry estimates.

Aroma Solar launches 1.2 GW module factory in India

PV Magazine GLOBAL Solar ·

Aroma Solar has opened a 1.2 GW tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) module facility in in the northern Indian state of Haryana, using automated production and AI-based quality control.

Tigo releases modular battery for residential PV

PV Magazine GLOBAL Solar ·

The US manufacturer has launched a modular residential battery for Europe, scalable from 7.3 kWh to 47.9 kWh with LFP chemistry and IP65 protection. The system offers up to 23.3 kW nominal power, over 6,000 cycles, and a deapth of discharge of 90%.

Austrian manufacturer offers modular air-to-water propane heat pumps

PV Magazine GLOBAL Solar ·

Lambda Wärmepumpen GmbH said its Eureka heat pump series uses a patented fluid mechanics system that reportedly improves heat transfer by four to six times while maintaining a temperature difference of just 3 K between the air and the refrigerant.

Maxeon files for restructuring in Singapore

PV Magazine GLOBAL Solar ·

Company statements in a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission indicate it will seek an arrangement between itself and creditors that may allow it to survive “as a going concern.”