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NEM spot prices surged 54% this week, underscoring the commercial case for a wave of gigawatt-scale battery projects moving through Australia's development pipeline.
The New South Wales government has approved Foresight Group’s 150MWh battery energy storage project, while Banpu has referred a separate 1,000MWh development for federal assessment under the EPBC Act.
South Australia's transmission operator aims to transform the state into a clean energy hub capable of meeting peak demand eight times higher than current levels using firmed wind and solar. The network currently operates on 100% renewables for 74% of the time as it scales toward becoming a major power exporter.
Thai firm Banpu has submitted the 1,000 MW Pinecrest battery project in New South Wales for federal environmental approval. This gigawatt-scale storage facility is one of four major batteries intended to repurpose a former coal mining hub for renewable energy integration.
It’s just one month, but it’s a sign of where the US is headed as renewable energy – namely solar – surges onto the grid, despite Trump.
Greencoat Renewables has abandoned plans for a solar farm at its Bungama project in South Australia, citing a lack of economic viability. The developer intends to pivot the site's focus toward an expanded battery energy storage system instead.
EORA Energy CEO James Costello advocates for vanadium redox flow batteries as a vital solution for Western Australia's decarbonisation, specifically to support long-duration storage requirements for isolated mining sites.
Queensland-based CivEng Consulting is expanding its footprint in the national renewable energy market by providing engineering services for high-voltage substations, solar installations, and battery energy storage systems.
Toyota component manufacturer JTEKT has commissioned a 2 MW solar carport at its facility, a project expected to reduce the site's electricity expenses by approximately 40 per cent.
A battery fire in a Perth fire has destroyed 80 tonnes of "solid state" batteries, units that are currently used in small devices such as phones and pacemakers.
Ross Garnaut-led Zen Energy says negotiations to sell the business are progressing well, with due diligence and strategic alignment discussions currently underway.
Australian Energy Week. Image: Quest Events For years, the retail energy debate has been dominated by affordability. But in 2026, that framing is no longer enough.
Two new studies demonstrate that wind turbines might not be the "bird killing machines" they are often accused of being – and that birds are good at adapting.
An ongoing collaboration between Australia’s Halocell Energy and U.
Fortescue is emphatic that its goal of eliminated fossil fuels at its giant Pilbara mines can be delivered early and profitably. Will other big miners jump on board?
The project combines 1.35 GW of photovoltaic capacity with 150 MW of molten-salt tower concentrated solar power. It is located in Xinjiang and requires an investment of $950 million.
Palisade Investment Partners, via its Intera Renewables platform, has reached an agreement to purchase the 240MW/960MWh Summerfield battery energy storage project from Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners. The acquisition secures 100% ownership of the four-hour duration storage asset for the infrastructure manager.
Ontario's Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) has signed 20-year agreements with 14 renewable energy projects through its Long-Term 2 - Energy Stream 1 Request for Proposals (LT2(e-1) RFP), aiming to introduce over 3TWh of electricity supp…
Ember reports that global renewable capacity grew by 814 GWdc in 2025, driven by a 47% annual surge in wind power installations and an 11% increase in solar deployment.
The rollout is accelerated to eliminate the use of diesel from iron ore mining and processing.
Vineyard Wind has initiated legal proceedings against GE Vernova, alleging the manufacturer is seeking to exit its contractual commitments for a $4.5 billion offshore wind development. The dispute centers on claims that GE Vernova is attempting to avoid its obligations related to the project's delivery and execution.
MyNu Energy has introduced a portable solar and battery storage unit aimed at decreasing diesel dependency. The technology launch responds to ongoing fuel supply risks and price volatility stemming from geopolitical instability in the Middle East.
The transition toward decentralized energy resources enhances grid flexibility and resilience while simultaneously creating complex security vulnerabilities that necessitate proactive risk management strategies.
Hong Kong-listed energy storage integrator Guoxia Technology reported annual revenue and profit growth exceeding 100% following a strategic transition toward utility-scale projects. The financial results represent the firm's first full-year performance disclosure since its late 2023 initial public offering.
The 20 MW Loukkaanaro solar park received €2.35 million ($2.7 million) from the EU’s first cross-border renewables tender. It is billed as the largest operational solar project in northern Finland.
Jupiter International and AMPIN Energy Transition have inaugurated a 1.3 GW solar cell and module facility in Bhubaneswar, India, under a joint venture.
ANDRITZ has reported a record order intake of €3.6 billion for the first quarter of 2026 driven predominantly by its hydropower division.
Wärtsilä Energy Storage President Tamara de Gruyter has outlined a strategic shift for the system integrator, prioritising high-end performance and reliability over price competition. The company aims to differentiate its battery storage offerings by targeting complex grid applications rather than competing for the lowest-cost market segments.
Brazil's national regulator, ANEEL, has deferred the establishment of formal energy storage regulations shortly after granting approval for the nation's inaugural hybrid solar-plus-battery facility.
The electric utility of St. Kitts is launching a tender for a 50 MW solar plus 30.5 MWh battery storage project on the island. Interested developers are asked to register on the utility's bidding portal to receive the request for proposals document.
San Francisco-based Merino Energy has launched the Merino Mono, a plug-and-play indoor heat pump that can be installed in under an hour and is priced at a flat $3,800 including installation.
Envision Energy has entered into a $500m vendor financing agreement with BBVA CIB to fund its international business activities.
Man-in-the-middle attacks are a serious threat to networked PV systems, allowing attackers to intercept, modify, or disrupt communications, potentially causing operational failures, physical damage, financial losses, and safety hazards.
An international research group has developed a novel solar module passive cooling system that integrates three-dimensional oscillating heat pipe (3D-OHP) with different combinations of nanofluids based on hybrid graphene oxide (GO) and a two-dimensi…
Researchers in Austria discovered a wasp nest inside the junction box of a 1998 rooftop PV module, illustrating how insects can exploit even sealed electrical components.