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NSW moves to fast-track key renewable projects as NEM prices spike nearly 40%, highlighting the growing urgency to overcome grid and planning bottlenecks.
A new law will allow NSW Energy Minister Penny Sharpe to declare and streamline high-priority renewable projects that will be accelerated through the state’s development pipeline – and around potential blockades by conscientious objectors.
Your personal facebook feed is not where you’d expect to find an intricate chart from the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO).
New South Wales battery energy storage systems established two charging milestones on 2 May, hitting a peak intake of 1,240MW. This surge allowed the state's storage fleet to absorb 11.9% of total regional electricity demand during the period.
The New South Wales government plans to legislate new planning rules to accelerate the delivery of critical wind, solar, and transmission infrastructure. The proposed reforms aim to streamline approvals by preventing individuals living far from project sites from lodging formal objections that delay development timelines.
Fortescue has successfully utilised AI-integrated battery storage to stabilise its Pilbara mining grid, achieving autonomous system recovery within nanoseconds during a power disruption. The technology maintained grid frequency without relying on traditional spinning generators, demonstrating the viability of high-speed battery response for industrial microgrids.
Smart Energy Council chief executive John Grimes highlighted the transformative impact of Australia's decentralized energy transition, noting that domestic solar and battery storage systems are fundamentally disrupting the traditional coal and fossil fuel sectors.
Survey finds most Australians support cap for diesel fuel rebate, and most didn't even know mining companies pocketed so many billions from the policy.
Federal government to spend $10 billion to "future proof" supply of fuel and fertiliser, but critics not impressed.
One of Australia's biggest solar farms – and Neoen's second-biggest utility-scale PV asset, globally – is officially operational, ahead of the addition of a big battery.
Sarah Aubrey joins for the first time as co-host of The Driven Podcast as we unpack a record month for EV sales, the ACT’s extraordinary 34 per cent EV share, and what the next phase of the federal EV tax break could mean for buyers, novated leases a…
Sarah Aubrey joins for the first time as co-host of The Driven Podcast as we unpack a record month for EV sales, the ACT’s extraordinary 34 per cent EV share, and what the next phase of the federal EV tax break could mean for buyers, novated leases a…
At the Smart Energy Conference, Andrew Forrest has called for the removal of Australia’s $2.5 billion diesel fuel rebate for large corporations, describing it as “free money” that hinders innovation.
The Chinese manufacturer has launched an “Australia specific” variant of its Vertex S+ modules featuring a power output of 515 W and a maximum efficiency of 24.65%.
Forrest slams Australia's fossil fuel dependence, diesel rebate and use of fake offsets, and says Fortescue will be a prototype for the country to reach real zero.
Australia is facing its third fuel crisis in six years and one commentator is saying the country needs to seize the electric moment as more than half its diesel truck fleet nears replacement.
Moment Energy has raised US$40 million in Series B funding to expand its manufacturing facility for battery energy storage systems utilizing repurposed electric vehicle batteries. The capital injection is intended to accelerate the production of the company's second-life storage technology across North America.
Octopus Energy Generation has announced an investment of €584m ($682.8m) in onshore wind energy across Europe, acquiring 321MW of capacity spread across 17 sites in France, Germany, and Poland.
A new report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) finds that round‑the‑clock solar and wind paired with battery storage deliver power at lower cost than new fossil fuel generation in high‑quality resource regions.
Brazilian regulator Aneel has cancelled 3.57 GW of solar project permits following developer requests. These revocations stem from significant grid connection bottlenecks and increasing energy curtailment risks that have rendered the proposed photovoltaic installations unviable.
National Bank of Egypt has acquired a 20% equity interest in Scatec ASA's 1.1 GW Obelisk solar and battery energy storage system (BESS) project, reducing the Norwegian developer's economic interest to 40% while leaving it in majority control through…
March 2026 saw a return to installation volumes not seen since 2012 as rooftop and large-scale deployment drove UK solar to a new milestone. Even greater monthly installation volumes are expected as further government support kicks in.
Lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cell degradation introduces significant operational complexity for battery energy storage systems (BESS) compared to alternative renewable technologies. Effective management of these assets requires addressing the specific chemical aging processes that impact long-term storage performance.
Angola has commissioned a 31.85 MW off-grid solar facility integrated with 75.26 MWh of battery storage in the country's eastern region. The project is expected to provide electricity to more than 90,000 residents, marking it as the largest installation of its kind on the continent.
Fluence's Daniel Elias explores why circular-economy principles and material recovery are essential as renewable energy infrastructure matures and reaches end of life.
Adaptogen Capital Managing Director James Mills has called for clarity on locational value within the UK energy market to support future battery energy storage investments. The firm is currently evaluating expansion into European markets while monitoring projected shifts in BESS capital expenditure requirements for 2026.
Longroad Energy has commenced commercial operations at its Sun Pond solar-plus-storage facility in Maricopa County, Arizona, which features a 340MWh battery energy storage system.
Norwegian startup Flex2Future and research firm SINTEF have commenced testing a scaled-down prototype of an offshore hybrid platform. The system integrates solar, wave, and wind technologies to potentially provide renewable electricity at a competitive cost per kilowatt-hour.
Four German battery storage developments totaling 324MWh are advancing, including Green Flexibility’s project completion and Suncatcher’s partnership with Statkraft for solar-plus-storage optimization. Additionally, SWB is collaborating with Be.storaged on a new system, while ArcelorMittal has engaged EDF Power Solutions to construct a large-scale facility.
Oceantic Network CEO Liz Burdock maintains that the United States offshore wind sector remains resilient despite intense political scrutiny. Burdock asserts that recent opposition has failed to create structural shifts that would fundamentally impede the industry's progress.
EWEC and Masdar have entered into a framework agreement to expedite the advancement of renewable energy projects in the UAE.
The Indian manufacturer is investing around $420 million to expand its manufacturing footprint alongside efforts to advance high-efficiency PV technologies through its partnership with ISC Konstanz.
Longroad Energy has launched commercial operations at its Sun Pond facility, a combined solar and battery storage development located in Maricopa County, Arizona.
Researchers in Brazil found that retrofitting commercial PV panels into PVT systems can boost total efficiency to around 46–50%, but added thermal resistance limits heat extraction and slightly reduces electrical performance.
April may prove to be more than just another strong EV month. It may be the clearest sign yet that Australia’s market is crossing a threshold, and that China is now the lead supplier.
Latest report from the International Energy Agency's (IEA) Photovoltaic Power Systems Programme (PVPS) finds measurable advancements in PV module recycling performance compared to its prior studies, including higher material recovery rates, improved…
Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE has opened a dedicated lab in Freiburg, Germany, to scale perovskite-silicon tandem cell designs to large wafer formats using industry-standard processes.
Zeekr sees huge growth sales and orders, as the popular 7X becomes the country's best-seller in the premium SUV segment, and third best selling EV overall.
Join Sam for a quick look at the massive Beijing Auto Show, featuring cutting-edge electric vehicles, autonomous technology, and concept cars shaping the future of the global automotive industry.
New modelling shows EV owners would pay twice as much as hybrid owners under flat rate road user charge, and proposes an income-based system that would wait until a third of fleet is electric.
Australian logistics company to deploy 30 fully electric trucks under service-based model that avoids full upfront cost of buying vehicles and charging infrastructure.
US-based electric utility firm American Electric Power (AEP) has reported generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) earnings of $874m for the first quarter (Q1) of 2026, up 9.3% from $800m in the same period of 2025.
The Netherlands Organization for Applied Scientific Research (TNO) is working with solar manufacturer MCPV and aviation giant Airbus to adapt terrestrial-proven silicon technology for space operations.
Dutch-German quality assurance firm Sinovoltaics has released a free browser-based tool that generates project-specific reliability testing strategies for utility-scale solar projects, sorting recommended lab tests by priority and producing downloada…
A study from China shows rooftop PV systems on dairy barns can significantly reduce roof heat flux and improve indoor thermal conditions.
Harmony-F solar flooring can withstand uniformly distributed loads of at least 2 tons and has a hardness above 7 on the Mohs scale, indicating high resistance to wear and abrasion.