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The IEA confirms solar's global dominance, but back in Australia, rising power prices and new grid stability projects underscore the urgent, practical challenges of integrating it.
Powerlink and Hitachi will install four synchronous condensers across Queensland by 2029 to maintain grid stability alongside existing coal and gas assets. Construction of the Baker Hughes-supplied units is scheduled for 2027 to address system strength requirements as the state evaluates extending coal plant operations through 2031.
If Australia taxed oil and gas company revenue at times of higher prices, like the doubling of global LNG prices seen in the past two months, it could do so “without distorting investment” while laying the groundwork for a green energy export future.
As many as 4000 electric vehicle batteries could be recycled and used a source of critical minerals every year after an Australian start-up secured a $12 million funding boost.
The IEA’s Global Energy Review 2026 reports that solar PV accounted for 70% of global electricity generation growth in 2025, with 600TWh of new solar output from 800GW of total renewable additions. Battery storage capacity expanded by 40% with 110GW of new installations, outpacing natural gas growth as electrification demand from EVs and data centres rose by 38% and 17% respectively.
An Australian energy storage designer and manufacturer secures a $2.3 million grant from ARENA to support a scale-up of its manufacturing capacity.
Pacific Energy has secured a contract from Territory Generation to supply 81MWh of battery energy storage systems across the Northern Territory. This distributed storage rollout aims to enhance grid stability and support the integration of renewable energy within the Territory's power networks.
Recurrent Energy Australia has secured grid connection approval from AEMO for its 600MWh Sundown Energy Park. The project successfully met National Electricity Rules clause 5.3.4 requirements, clearing a critical technical milestone for the battery storage facility's integration into the grid.
CleanPeak Energy Holdings has agreed to purchase 100% of Sustainable Energy Infrastructure, a major Australian developer and owner of solar and battery storage projects under 5MW.
Redwood Materials and Toyota are collaborating to construct a utility-scale energy storage system utilizing exclusively repurposed electric vehicle batteries. This project aims to demonstrate the viability of second-life battery technology for grid stabilization and large-scale storage applications.
The Northern Territory government has commissioned two additional large-scale battery storage systems for its primary isolated grids following the successful performance of the Darwin-Katherine Battery Energy Storage System. These new assets are intended to provide essential backup for solar and gas generation across the territory's power networks.
Edify Energy has cancelled its proposed green hydrogen production facility in Townsville, Queensland, after failing to secure off-take agreements with customers. The developer will now redirect its focus toward advancing a large-scale integrated solar and battery storage project within the same region.
Average purchase prices for electric vehicles have dropped below internal combustion engine equivalents in the United Kingdom, the globe's largest right-hand drive market. This shift toward price parity coincides with rising fossil fuel costs, which is driving renewed consumer demand for battery-powered transport.
Escalating conflict in Iran has triggered a significant surge in public and political support for Australian renewable energy projects. This shift is driven by an increased prioritisation of national energy sovereignty and independence to mitigate global geopolitical volatility.
Seven Network’s Spotlight program has faced criticism for factual inaccuracies in a report linking Australian renewable energy and battery storage sectors to unethical cobalt mining practices in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
A 360MW solar and 600 MWh battery hybrid project gains grid connection approval, but still has to negotiate planning hurdles.
Spain and Portugal experienced record-breaking negative electricity prices during the first quarter of 2024, triggered by high solar output and subdued demand. Analysts anticipate further price volatility and new records by 2026 as solar capacity continues to expand across the Iberian Peninsula and broader European markets.
Localized distribution-level projects can cut out-of-state energy imports by 13% while providing a faster alternative to delayed transmission-scale infrastructure, said a report by Pathfinder Communications.
Jinko Power signed a framework agreement with Zhongwei to develop a 1 GW data center in Ningxia, marking its entry into green computing under China’s “Eastern Data, Western Computing” initiative.
Taisei Corporation has successfully powered a Yokohama test facility exclusively with solar energy by integrating lithium-ion batteries with a low-pressure hydrogen storage system. The setup utilizes PEM electrolysis and an energy management system to bridge seasonal generation gaps, demonstrating a viable model for year-round renewable building operations.
Hitachi Energy has secured a contract to deliver automation equipment for Germany’s 900MW Nordseecluster B offshore wind project.
HD Renewable Energy and utility Tokyo Gas signed a deal for two large-scale projects in another busy week for Japan’s growing battery storage market.
Figures from the International Renewable Energy Agency say the Philippines' cumulative solar capacity neared 3.9 GW by the end of last year.
Renewable energy sources surpassed natural gas as the primary electricity contributor in the United States for the first time during March, accounting for over 50% of the nation's total power generation.
US-based energy firms Eos, Turbine-X, CPower, Vertiv, and Elevate Renewables are promoting a 'bring your own capacity' framework to integrate dedicated battery storage and power generation directly into data centre developments.
FernUniversität Hagen researchers warn that increased household electricity consumption following solar installations could boost European power demand by 5% by 2050. This 'rebound effect' currently represents a significant oversight in regional energy system planning and carbon abatement projections.
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), via its Growth Markets Fund II (GMF II), has announced the issue of the final notice to proceed (FNTP) for the 300MW/1,500MWh Patache project in Chile.
Acwa and SPPC have entered into a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for the expansion of the Rabigh 2 Independent Power Plant (IPP).
TWAICE executive Lennart Hinrichs has highlighted how battery energy storage system (BESS) data analytics can align technical performance with commercial results in the North American market. The firm argues that advanced monitoring is essential for optimizing financial returns and managing operational risks for large-scale storage assets.
The Italian authorities will offer 30 MW of floating PV capacity in its June 8 FER2 auction, reducing the quota after weak participation in the first round.
Sweden's government has proposed acquiring a 60% stake in Videberg Kraft, the project company developing new reactors near the existing Ringhals NPP.
Premier Energy Group has agreed to acquire Romania-based Evryo Group from funds managed by Macquarie Asset Management in a deal valued at about €700m ($823.2m).
California is putting the sun to work on the heavy lift that keeps California hydrated.
The battery manufacturing heavyweight presented its latest sodium-ion products at ESIE 2026 earlier this month, expanding its push into grid-scale storage, AI data centers, and long-life applications.
The Derwent River in Tasmania will soon play host to Australia’s first network of electric hydrofoil boats.
NSW launches an electric vehicle (EV) travel map, dubbed ‘EVenturemap’, that it hopes will enable drivers to turn every electric vehicle charging stop into a mini tourism experience.
The Korean manufacturer said its new heat pump system can achieve a seasonal coefficient of performance of up to 4.9 under low-temperature floor heating conditions, and approximately 3.78 under higher-temperature operation at 55 C.
Researchers in Italy analyzed air-to-water heat pump performance in Alpine regions, focusing on how start-up and defrost cycles affect efficiency under current and future climate conditions.
The Chinese manufacturer said its lightweight Light Diamond TOPCon module delivers 560 W at 24.94% efficiency.
German shipbuilder says massive fully electric cruise ship would require no funnels, and create space for an additional sun deck with uninterrupted views.
Sam and Sarah take a deep dive into the all-electric Mini Aceman SE to find out how this electric crossover stacks up to today's competition, one year on from its release.
Cloud and SaaS platforms are now central to PV plant operations, but their centralization creates a high-impact cybersecurity risk where a single compromise can expose or disrupt entire fleets of installations.
The new inverter is designed around standardized 5 MW and 5.5 MW PV sub-arrays with the aim to reduce balance-of-system costs. It features a maximum efficiency of 99.0% and a high-voltage architecture of up to 1,600 Vdc and 1,000 Vac.