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Queensland's LNP proposes a pause on major grid upgrades, just as Fortescue's renewables-only network proves it can survive a transmission failure, exposing a deep divide on Australia's energy future.
The Queensland LNP proposes a review of the state's transmission roadmap and a suspension of significant network upgrades. Energy experts and the state energy minister warn this policy shift could jeopardize grid stability and potentially trigger future blackouts.
A First Nations community in remote Western Australia has received development approval for the Sun Turtle renewable hub, featuring solar generation and a 3.25 MW battery. The project aims to improve energy security and decrease the settlement's reliance on diesel fuel.
The federal government has granted environmental approval for a landholder-led four-hour battery storage project in just over four weeks. Developed by local farmers and a renewable energy firm, the proposal cleared the EPBC assessment process to advance its construction timeline.
The Clean Energy Finance Corporation is providing financial backing for a Tasmanian transmission development essential for the Marinus Link connection. This federal underwriting aims to reduce consumer expenses associated with the infrastructure project.
Fortescue’s Pilbara energy network successfully maintained stability using only solar and battery storage after a bushfire caused a transmission failure. The event demonstrated that a grid can operate without fossil fuel-based synchronous generation, defying traditional engineering expectations regarding grid inertia.
AGL Energy expects to increase its portfolio returns by 10% by integrating the Liddell and Tomago battery energy storage systems with its current coal-fired generation assets.
An undisclosed listed fund is approaching financial close for a portfolio of wind and storage assets, prioritising an expansion of the existing Victoria Big Battery. The developer intends to commence construction on these renewable energy and firming projects shortly after securing final funding.
Smart Energy Council CEO John Grimes discusses the role of residential solar and storage in displacing Australian coal generation and outlines future growth strategies. The briefing also covers Andrew Forrest’s green grid initiatives and Western Australia’s accelerating renewable energy transition.
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…
A new species of wasp has been named after Sir David Attenborough as the naturalist celebrates his 100th birthday.
Built around a 7kWh modular foundation and engineered for daily dual-cycling, the XE shatters the industry's long-standing "bigger is always better" mentality.
Electric trucking company New Energy Transport unveils a rapid deployment plan, which could see long distance operations start out of their new charging depot near Sydney as early as July.
Tesla most affordable variant of the Model 3 electric sedan has been made possible with a new LFP battery pack from a new supplier, with superior performance.
Ukrainian officials at the Solarpower Summit highlighted how solar PV and battery storage systems are maintaining critical operations at hospitals and schools during wartime grid failures and cyberattacks. These decentralized energy installations provide essential backup power for intensive care units, offering a resilience model for the European Union's broader energy security strategy.
UK-based consultancy Ricardo, part of the WSP Group, reports that EU-27 day-ahead power markets saw 1,223 negative-price hours in Q1 2026, more than double Q1 2025, driven mainly by Spain, Portugal, and Greece, while Nordic markets fell back to zero…
Perigus Energy has secured corporate power purchase agreements with Meta, Amazon, and Johnson & Johnson for 204.85 MW of its European generation assets. These contracts represent approximately 35% of the developer's 578 MW operational portfolio, with Flogas and SWW Wunsiedel also named as offtakers.
The Chinese government has warned that the European Union's decision to prohibit Chinese-made inverters from EU-funded solar developments threatens international trade stability and global supply chains. Beijing claims the restriction could impede Europe's decarbonisation goals and damage bilateral economic cooperation.
Germany risks leaving taxpayers liable for at least €34.7 billion ($40.8 billion) in unrecovered hydrogen infrastructure costs by 2055, the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) says in a new report, putting the true regulated…
After reporting a record 112GW of global non-pumped hydro energy storage installations in 2025, BloombergNEF (BNEF) expects to see a 41% increase this year.
Spain has expanded its energy community programme with 20 new projects, bringing the national total to 262 and unlocking €108.4 million in EU-backed funding.
The $200 million investment will bring the company’s total domestic production capacity to 6 GW by late 2026.
An international research team has improved the performance of perovskite indoor photovoltaics by tuning the absorber bandgap to better match the emission spectrum of indoor LED lighting.
European battery storage operators are evaluating the evolving balance between government subsidies, long-term contracts, and merchant revenue models to support the continent's project pipeline. The discussion highlights how shifting financial structures are influencing investment strategies for large-scale energy storage deployments across the region.
Independent power producer (IPP) Innergex and system integrator Prevalon Energy have energised the San Andrés II battery energy storage system (BESS) in Chile.
Nel ASA has launched a pressurized alkaline electrolyzer targeting turnkey installation costs under $1,450 per kW for 25 MW facilities. The manufacturer expects further price reductions through economies of scale as project capacities increase beyond this initial threshold.
New research from China reveals that ultraviolet degradation in TOPCon solar cells is governed by interface-level physical mechanisms involving hydrogen dynamics, defect formation, and charge evolution.
A program designed to finance solar projects for local authorities in Palestine has opened with an initial $25 million investment from the Palestine Monetary Authority in collaboration with Austria, Finland and Norway.
Denmark-headquartered independent power producer (IPP) Ørsted has purchased a 150MW battery energy storage system (BESS) in Michigan, US, from developer ESA Solar Energy.
The Czech government is evaluating proposals to raise the electricity tax threshold to 100 kW for solar installations and eliminate double taxation on integrated solar and storage assets. These measures aim to simplify administrative requirements and improve financial viability for hybrid renewable energy projects.
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.
Elements Green has purchased the Newarthill battery energy storage system project from Geocore to grow its UK-based storage asset holdings.
TWP submitted an offshore consent application to the Scottish Government’s Marine Directorate for development of Bowdun Offshore Wind Farm.
Centrica has completed the purchase of the 850MW Severn combined-cycle gas turbine (CCGT) power station located in South Wales, UK, from Calon Energy Group for about £370m ($435m).
Women in Solar+ Europe (WiSEu Network) analyzes how psychological safety, inclusive leadership, and bias awareness influence decision-making, innovation, and energy security after hosting a workshop during the SolarPower Summit this week.
Kalyon PV has launched a new 1 GW solar cell factory in Ankara, raising its total cell production capacity to 2.1 GW
Norway-headquartered ESS-focused battery startup Morrow has filed for bankruptcy, in another blow to Europe's domestic battery industry.
In a new weekly update for pv magazine , Solcast, a DNV company, reports that April 2026 marked a reversal from March’s widespread high irradiance across North America, as weakening Atlantic and Pacific high-pressure systems brought more cloud cover…
Bhutan has kicked off a tender to develop 12.1 MW of rooftop solar across 73 public healthcare facilities in the country. The initial deadline to submit expressions of interest is May 29.
Axpo has inaugurated its 200MWp Vilecha solar complex in Spain’s León province.
China’s leading solar manufacturers all reported first-quarter net losses, despite improving margins and continued high shipment volumes across the sector.
U.S. researchers developed a meta-weakly solvating electrolyte that optimizes sodium-ion solvation structure, enabling faster ion transport, reduced side reactions, and improved interfacial stability in high-voltage sodium-ion batteries.