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AEMO's latest scorecard reveals a record 67.3 GW project pipeline, but warns that funding and supply chain hurdles are slowing the transition's pace on the ground.
AEMO's March Connections Scorecard reports a 67.3GW pipeline of proposed NEM projects, a 33% annual increase dominated by batteries (49%) and solar (31%). Despite 1.4GW reaching full output this quarter, the operator warns that funding uncertainty, supply chain constraints, and design changes are causing implementation delays for the growing volume of applications.
Renewable energy sources are expected to meet nearly all global electricity demand growth in 2025, with solar and wind capacity additions projected to outpace other power technologies sixfold. Australia remains a key leader in this rapid expansion, which positions variable renewables as the primary drivers of the international energy transition.
Q4 2025 in South Australia saw grid-connected loads with spot price exposure actually being paid to use electricity about half the time (46%) – and that electricity was overwhelmingly (80%) supplied by renewables.
China has achieved record-high solar photovoltaic exports as international markets, including Australia, accelerate procurement to replace fossil fuel generation. This surge in hardware supply follows a global push for energy security and decarbonisation amid volatile commodity prices.
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) is supporting two First Nations‑led microgrid projects in the Northern Territory with $11 million in funding, helping remote communities design, develop and lead their own local energy solutions to impro…
The Northern Territory Government has awarded an $8.3 million grant to commence construction on a solar and battery-powered microgrid in Borroloola. This project serves as a scalable template for deploying renewable energy infrastructure across other remote Indigenous communities.
The University of New South Wales has launched Australia’s inaugural research hub dedicated to photovoltaic recycling to address the waste management of millions of decommissioned solar panels. This national facility aims to develop sustainable end-of-life solutions for the country's growing volume of retired solar infrastructure.
Older distribution networks face potential undervoltage issues as residential consumers transition from gas to electric appliances, EVs, and solar systems. These localized infrastructure constraints require grid upgrades rather than a slowdown in household electrification efforts.
Musk announces delay on release of Roadster, Optimus robot and FSD, and says that new "micro-factories" will be needed to upgrade older Tesla EVs for full self driving.
The narrative that solar and batteries are helping the rich and hurting the poor is built on a supposition of logic, rather than actual evidence. And it's actually not true.
British software development firm launches wind turbine blade condition monitoring system that provides “continuous visibility and analysis of blade behaviour and health.”
7's controversial Spotlight program has been called out for more false claims, this time on turbine numbers, land use and koala killings.
Cheaper home battery systems can mean tighter margins, and fewer guarantees your installer will be there if something goes wrong.
Polestar hopes release of four new EV models in coming years will help reverse its massive financial losses, which reached $US.236 billion in 2025 despite a one third lift in EV sales.
An analysis of Australian battery electric vehicle (BEV) sales each year since 2010 indicate that we are already on track to reach 80 per cent market penetration by 2030. This…
The European Commission has launched the AccelerateEU strategy to address high energy prices driven by the Middle East conflict and its impact on fossil fuel markets.
A U.S. federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction against a Department of the Interior policy that required Trump-appointed Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum’s approval for all renewable energy projects on public lands, effectively stallin…
Clean energy trade groups warn that the European Union's AccelerateEU 'emergency toolbox' lacks sufficient provisions for energy storage despite its goal of reducing fossil fuel reliance. While the associations support the initiative's intent to mitigate price volatility and supply chain risks, they argue the current policy framework leaves critical implementation questions unanswered.
An LCP Delta study indicates that long-duration battery storage offers a more economical solution for maintaining supply security in German capacity tenders compared to gas-fired generation. While highlighting the cost advantages of storage for the public, the researchers maintain that some new gas-fired infrastructure remains necessary for the energy mix.
Global wind capacity reached 1.3TW following a record 165GW of new installations in 2025. The Global Wind Energy Council reports that the technology has transitioned from a growth-phase asset into a fundamental component of modern power grid infrastructure.
Solar PV capacity in the European Union has maintained a 17% annual growth rate since 2016, though Ricardo analysts warn that declining merchant returns now necessitate the integration of battery storage and advanced grid capabilities.
Noveria Energy has secured a grid connection agreement with TenneT Germany to facilitate the construction of a 250MW battery energy storage system.
Researchers in the United States have created a technique to predict solar irradiance at specific urban sites using a single 360-degree hemispherical photograph. This method estimates long-term energy generation by analyzing visual data of the sky and surroundings, removing the previous requirement for complex 3D city modeling.
Renewable energy firm Sonnedix has entered into three power purchase agreements with Copec EMOAC for the Librillo project, a 117MW standalone battery energy storage system (BESS) situated in Taltal, Antofagasta region of Chile.
China’s solar industry has launched its first TOPCon-focused patent pool, led by Trina Solar, JA Solar, and JinkoSolar, to streamline licensing, reduce disputes, and strengthen IP coordination at home and abroad.
The system integrates a battery, hybrid inverter, and home energy management system into a single device. It supports the integration of additional appliances, including heat pumps via SG-Ready interfaces.
Tesla’s energy division recorded a 12% year-over-year revenue decline alongside a 15% drop in storage deployments between Q1 2025 and Q1 2026.
Kindle Energy has begun construction on the $1.2bn Wolf Summit Energy power generation facility in Harrison County, West Virginia, US.
Developer-operator Green Capital and EPC firm Electrum Holding have signed an agreement to build an 80MW/320MWh BESS in Poland, under a full 'wrap' model.
RWE and Polarium are collaborating to integrate distributed battery storage systems into a 50MW/135MWh virtual power plant located in Germany. This partnership aims to aggregate decentralized energy assets to provide grid services and enhance flexibility within the German power market.
Fraunhofer ISE has engineered a film-based MorphoColor technology that applies aesthetic patterns and hues to solar modules, enabling them to mimic building materials like masonry or roof tiles. The application allows PV panels to integrate into facades with a power conversion efficiency reduction of approximately 5%.
A new report from the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) estimates that building façades could offer up to 36 GW of technical solar PV potential, representing a significant but largely untapped resource.
Fred. Olsen Seawind has agreed to acquire Vattenfall's 50% stake in the 1GW Muir Mhòr floating offshore wind project located in eastern Scotland, effectively gaining full ownership of the project.
The EU is moving forward with a plan to restrict funding for PV projects using inverters from high-risk suppliers, citing cybersecurity concerns and issuing new guidance to phase them out.
In the latest article of a new series on solar manufacturing facilities around the world, pv magazine presents Belga Solar’s solar manufacturing facility in Wallonia, Belgium.
Two US battery recycling companies, Redwood Materials, and Ascend Elements, are in less than optimal situations, with Redwood laying off 135 employees, and Ascend filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Kairos Power has broken ground on Hermes 2 in Oak Ridge, its first deployment under a Google deal to develop an advanced reactor fleet.
The US House of Representatives has overwhelmingly approved the “Build More Hydro” bill (S.1020), marking a significant legislative step
Dutch startup BlueHeart Energy is testing its thermoacoustic heat pump engine in residential settings, with a limited European launch expected in spring 2027, followed by gradual scaling.
Norwegian researchers have developed a multi-pyranometer method to more accurately estimate global tilted irradiance (GTI) in the Arctic by separating beam, diffuse, and reflected solar components.
The best thing about having an EV on a driving holiday in New Zealand is not having to worry about where to charge. Maybe this might one day be the case in Australia.
Drivers have been warned to be "deeply sceptical" of automakers' claims after several popular hybrid and petrol cars were caught using significantly more fuel than advertised.
Solx’s Aurora hybrid module with Caelux’s perovskite glass aims to compete on performance beyond federal tax sunsets.
Zendure is upping its to target the whole-home residential space, expanding on its plug-in balcony storage roots.