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Rooftop solar hits a new Australian record, driving down wholesale prices as industrial giants pivot from diesel to renewables. But can the grid and regulators keep pace with the surge?
Australian small-scale solar registrations reached a record 341 MW in March, representing a 19% monthly increase. This growth in rooftop PV capacity was accompanied by a significant rise in consumer installations of battery energy storage systems.
Aggreko has unveiled plans to build what it says will be Australia’s biggest off-grid renewable hybrid power facility after signing a long-term power purchase agreement with the owner of Queensland’s largest proposed copper mine.
Australian wind farm deployments are facing significant delays despite declining coal generation and lower wholesale electricity prices. Industry experts warn that accelerating wind capacity is essential for efficient grid decarbonisation and the displacement of diesel fuel use.
Bellevue Gold reports its Western Australian mine has reached 90% renewable penetration through a wind and solar microgrid, effectively removing diesel fuel expenses and supply chain risks. The off-grid power system, developed with Zenith Energy, demonstrates the economic viability of high-penetration renewables for remote heavy industry.
Plans to produce 2 million tonnes of green ammonia a year powered by WA wind and solar will participate in federal Labor's first Investor Front Door pilot – a Treasury-led fast-track program.
Rising electricity disconnection rates across Australia indicate a growing energy debt crisis that may intensify as the nation transitions toward full electrification. Industry experts warn that these increasing utility defaults represent a systemic risk to consumer stability during the shift away from fossil fuels.
Private Energy Partners has referred a 780MW battery energy storage system to the federal government for assessment under the EPBC Act. The proposed hybrid facility represents a significant addition to Australia's utility-scale storage pipeline as it enters the environmental approval phase.
New Zealand’s Electricity Authority has introduced a 10 kW default export limit for residential solar and battery systems to standardize grid access and support higher penetration of distributed energy.
EnergyAustralia has advanced its 335 MW Lake Lyell pumped hydro project in New South Wales by submitting an Environmental Impact Statement. The proposed facility near Lithgow aims to provide 2,680 MWh of long-duration storage to support the grid as the Mt Piper coal station approaches its scheduled retirement.
A new report advocates for Australia to accelerate renewable energy and electric vehicle deployment rather than increasing fossil fuel extraction to mitigate global market volatility. The analysis suggests that domestic electrification and green power expansion offer the most effective path toward energy security and price stability.
ATCO Structures is providing modular building infrastructure to Australian energy developers to facilitate faster project delivery and reliable site facilities across the country. The company's prefabricated solutions are being utilised as a scalable support system for various national energy transition developments.
The final turbine deliveries have been made to what will be one of Queensland's biggest wind farms, as developer works to refile other called-in projects.
The biggest policy question in Australia right now is this: what will the government do to rapidly electrify everything?
The originator of one of the biggest wind farms in Australia is advancing its plans for a new 50-turbine project in a state where wind farms are facing political push-back.
UV degradation is a problem for modern solar panels, and new UNSW research shows how sun-tracking panels catch more damaging ultraviolet rays than fixed.
Global polysilicon prices have dropped near record lows, stabilizing just above $7.31/kg, as persistent oversupply and softening demand push market rates below manufacturing costs. Analysts expect further price volatility and potential production cuts in the short term due to excess capacity and ambiguous regulatory signals.
The UK Energy Secretary has granted planning consent for the 800 MW Springwell Solar Farm, a record-scale PV and battery storage facility. Despite local opposition, the project is expected to link into a new National Grid substation designed to support multiple large-scale solar developments in the region.
Rystad Energy says capital expenditure on data centers reached USD 770 billion in 2025, matching investment levels in photovoltaic infrastructure and surpassing upstream oil and gas.
Industry experts at the Energy Storage Summit 2026 are evaluating how shifting supply chain dynamics, regulatory changes, and market volatility are influencing capital expenditure requirements for utility-scale battery projects throughout the current year.
Anker Solix has released the Solarbank Max AC, a 7 kWh plug-in battery system featuring a 3.5 kW inverter designed for DIY rooftop solar retrofits. Starting at €2,229, the unit allows for capacity expansion up to 42 kWh to support larger residential storage requirements.
Aurora Energy Research has found that energy storage is raising the value of negatively priced solar electricity by up to $42/MWh in the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) wholesale market.
Singapore's Energy Market Authority reported a record 504 MW of solar installations in 2025, pushing total capacity beyond 2 GW. This growth prompted the nation to raise its 2030 solar deployment objective to 3 GW.
Surplus renewable generation drove hourly electricity prices into negative territory across France and Germany last week. Concurrently, daily price averages in the British, Dutch, Nordic, and Belgian markets reached their lowest levels since 2025, according to AleaSoft Energy Forecasting.
Major battery manufacturers including CATL, BYD, and Eve Energy are transitioning to large-format LFP cells exceeding 587Ah to enhance energy density in utility-scale storage systems. This shift beyond the current 314Ah standard aims to optimize BESS footprints and performance metrics across the global supply chain.
GridStor and Axpo have signed a revenue swap contract for a 220MW/440MWh battery energy storage system located in Galveston County, Texas. This financial arrangement aims to manage revenue volatility for the two-hour duration facility.
Engie has acquired two Spanish battery energy storage projects totaling 1.1GWh that feature synchronous condensers and commenced construction on a 220MWh facility in France.
China’s Envision has launched a 12.5 MWh battery storage system and started production of a 790 Ah lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cell, as it advances an AI-driven storage strategy.
Qualitas Energy has acquired nine operational solar photovoltaic (PV) plants in Poland, with a combined capacity of 376MWp.
EDF power solutions UK has received a Development Consent Order (DCO) from the UK Government Department for Energy Security and Net Zero for the 800MW Springwell Solar Farm, enabling the project to advance towards construction.
China Huaneng Group has commenced full-capacity operations at its 504MW offshore wind facility situated in the Yellow Sea. This milestone marks the completion of the project's transition to active power generation.
Maxxen managing director Ruben Valiente speaks with Energy-Storage.news editor Andy Colthorpe at Energy Storage Summit 2026 in London.
The United Kingdom plans to permit the installation of portable solar systems under 800 W without professional electrical assistance by mid-2026. This regulatory shift aims to lower entry costs and accelerate residential renewable adoption by allowing consumers to utilize plug-in panels directly.
The recent European Union-India agreement could unlock innovation and scale in energy storage, writes Eugene Beh, CEO of Quino Energy.
Chery cuts price on its E5 Ultimate trim electric SUV by more than $6,000, making it the lowest-cost electric SUV with such range in Australia.
Voltalia has commenced full commercial operations at its 148MW Bolobedu solar facility located in the Limpopo province of South Africa.
A German-Turkish research team has developed a solvent-free method using ultrasonic cavitation to delaminate end-of-life crystalline-silicon PV modules, fully separating the glass and front EVA layer while partially releasing c-Si fragments.
State says applications are now open for project feasibility licenses over two massive release areas in the final stretch to net 100 per cent renewables.
A new UNSW study shows that laser-enhanced contact optimization (LECO) can boost industrial TOPCon solar cell efficiency by improving contact properties and reducing recombination losses.
You wouldn’t call Audi's new mid-size electric SUV small, and it is not exactly affordable either. But for those who traditionally buy Audis or other luxury vehicles, the Q4 e-tron is worth a look.
BYD and Tesla are swapping places at the top of the EV tree in Australia, but new brands - and some legacy names playing catch-up - are starting to make their mark.
BYD’s EV that pushes its range past 1,000 km and packs 1,500 kW of Flash Charging is due to arrive in Australia in 2026.
Plans for the biggest heavy electric truck depot in Australia get a government boost, and will support up to 50 electric trucks initially with on-site solar, batteries and megawatt-scale charging.
Over the 1,000 km to a country town and back, we stopped to charge for a total of 43 minutes, which is 17 minutes less than the recommended breaks for a single driver.
Electric cars have overtaken petrol models in monthly new car registrations in Europe's biggest economy, and even Tesla has registered a comeback following an earlier sales collapse blamed on Musk.
Geely's most affordable electric model set to be unveiled at Melbourne motor show with exclusive charging and paint offer.