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Snowy Hydro's $1.9B NSW transport deal anchors a day defined by massive hybrid projects and the growing consensus that battery storage is now central to Australia's energy security.
Energy minister Chris Bowen says Australia's relatively small fleet of electric vehicles is saving around 15 million litres a week. "That's a good thing."
Snowy Hydro secured a $1.9 billion contract to provide 100% renewable electricity for New South Wales' trains, trams, and electric buses. The government-owned retailer won the two-year procurement process, surpassing competitors like Origin Energy to manage the state's transport power requirements.
Benchmark Mineral Intelligence analyst Iola Hughes highlights the accelerating global deployment of battery storage for electric vehicles and power grids as a critical solution for energy security. The discussion also covers Fortescue’s accelerated decarbonisation strategy and recent developments in large-scale Australian wind farm projects.
Global battery storage demand for electric vehicles and power grids surged over the past year, driven by international fuel supply volatility. This rapid expansion positions battery technology as a primary component of national energy security strategies worldwide.
The 1.2 GW Goulburn River Renewable Energy Hub, featuring wind, solar, and battery storage components, has entered the federal environmental assessment phase following state-level approval in New South Wales. This massive hybrid project aims to integrate diverse generation sources with large-scale firming capacity to support the national grid's transition.
Synergy has submitted a hybrid renewable energy project to Australia's EPBC Act, featuring a 500MW battery energy storage system (BESS).
The United Kingdom achieved record-breaking renewable energy output while reducing imported energy to its lowest share since 2004. This shift away from fossil fuels has significantly decreased the nation's reliance on foreign gas supplies.
Sydney-based Photon Energy Group has acquired a portfolio of 27 distributed solar and battery storage projects from a competitor to increase its supply of affordable, dependable power. This transaction expands the firm's footprint in the small-scale renewable energy and storage market.
In a new weekly update for pv magazine , Solcast, a DNV company, reports that March in Australia was unusually wet and disrupted, with frequent tropical cyclones, polar air intrusions, and repeated low-pressure systems causing widespread cloud, storm…
Hyundai says EVs now account for 20 per cent of its volumes - up from 3 per cent - due to the surge in interest sparked by the war-induced fossil fuel supply crisis.
State says energy regulator and network companies must guarantee ready access to smarter and cheaper public electric vehicle charging, or face policy intervention.
Hoshine Silicon reported 2025 revenue of CNY 20.499 billion ($2.82 billion) and a CNY 2.991 billion net loss driven by PV disruption and impairments.
Norwegian developer Scatec ASA has commissioned the first phase of the 1.1 GW Obelisk solar and battery energy storage system (BESS) project in Egypt, backed by $479.1 million in development finance institution (DFI) debt and a fully contracted stora…
The European solar manufacturing sector is transitioning toward a potential recovery as the Net-Zero Industry Act introduces national market protections and regulatory frameworks to counter previous declines.
Industry experts at the Energy Storage Summit 2026 highlighted critical complexities in battery energy storage system construction, focusing on the integration of supplier contracts, site acceptance testing, and data analysis. Successful project delivery requires managing intricate interfaces between multiple contractors to navigate technical and logistical challenges.
On 16 April, battery storage solutions provider Sigenergy was listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) under the stock code 06656.HK.
Hithium has signed a formal investment commitment to establish a manufacturing facility in Spain's Navarre region.
French grid operator Enedis reported 1,418 MW of new solar capacity additions during the first quarter of 2026. This deployment rate remains consistent with the previous year's figures despite recent regulatory shifts and tender delays impacting the broader industry.
The country's seventh green energy auction is set to procure rooftop, ground-mounted and floating solar projects across the Philippines, with increased allocation in Mindanao.
A new metric for assessing total system costs puts a least-cost mix of offshore wind and solar at about €46 ($54.20)/MWh in a future climate-neutral energy system for Denmark.
A study from the University of Naples Federico II finds hydrogen production at Mediterranean ports could cost €5.7–8.6/kg using only renewables and €2.5–13/kg in hybrid systems, with solar emerging as the most reliable resource and wind outperforming…
Wärtsilä has secured a contract to supply 412MW of engine power for a new hyperscale data centre project in Ohio, US.
Calpine has completed the 105 MW Pastoria hybrid energy facility in California, supporting decarbonisation of the State Water Project by 2035.
Australian developer Akaysha Energy has partnered with Copenhagen Energy to develop several large-scale battery storage facilities across Germany. This agreement marks a significant European expansion for the Melbourne-based firm as it seeks to deploy its energy storage expertise in international markets.
German researchers developed a dynamic model for floating solar spray cooling, validated against a 750 kW plant, which demonstrates potential module temperature reductions of 42%. Simulations across four climates indicate that active cooling can enhance energy yields by up to 3.8%, though performance gains vary significantly based on local environmental factors.
Chilean authorities have initiated a pilot project in the Coquimbo Region to inject a 10% green hydrogen blend into existing residential gas infrastructure. The trial aims to test the feasibility of decarbonising domestic gas networks through renewable fuel integration.
Kruger Energy has commenced construction on the 196MW Saint-Paul-de-Montminy (SPDM) wind farm in Canada with operations expected to be launched by December 2027.
Canadian utility Hydro-Quebec has revealed the long list of bidders in its 300 MW solar tender. A total 60 bids were submitted with a cumulative capacity of 481 MW.
The Swiss federal government has launched a funding call for research projects on energy and resource-efficient industrial processes, including the circular economy related to solar modules, batteries, heat pumps and electrolyzers.
In a new weekly update for pv magazine , OPIS, a Dow Jones company, provides a quick look at the main price trends in the global PV industry.
Florida-based Terra Energy offers solar subscriptions to homeowners on an initial 36-month agreement and seeks to retain those customers for the long-term by proving it can offer something better than the alternative.
Samsung C&T E&C Group and Hitachi Energy have broadened their existing collaboration to accelerate expansion into the European electricity network market.
The country reached a cumulative installed PV capacity of 44.9 GW at the end of March, according to recent figures from Italian PV association Italia Solar.
Supply chain attacks compromise PV systems by targeting trusted vendors, software, or hardware components, allowing attackers to infiltrate systems indirectly through legitimate channels.
TPG Rise-backed Matrix Renewables has commenced commercial operations at its 281MWdc/210MWac Stillhouse Solar photovoltaic (PV) project located in Bell County, Texas.
This week Women in Solar+ Europe gives voice to Carla Vico, CEO of France's Green Solver. She says building an inclusive culture means valuing people for their work, accountability, and commitment, rather than their gender or background.
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has invalidated all claims of two TOPCon solar cell patents previously asserted by Trina Solar against Canadian Solar subsidiaries.
Fraunhofer ISE-led researchers demonstrated zinc-doped tin oxide (ZTO) as an indium-free alternative to indium tin oxide (ITO) for recombination layers in fully textured perovskite–silicon tandem solar cells.
Researchers in the United Kingdom found that thermostatic radiator valves can reduce air-source heat pump space heating energy use by 6–8% without affecting system efficiency when used correctly.
India-based Pur Energy has launched the PuREPower 3.0 Lite, an all-in-one lithium battery-based power backup solution positioned as a cleaner and more compact alternative to conventional inverter and lead-acid battery combinations for the residential…