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A new federal regulator will tackle consumer energy resources, as rising grid prices and project roadblocks reveal the growing pains of Australia's transition.
A new regulator for consumer energy resources funded in the 2026-27 federal budget will coordinate an effort that the government claims could slash $7 billion off the cost of the electricity system by 2050.
The Australian Government is navigating five critical transport decarbonisation challenges, including the extension of Fringe Benefit Tax exemptions for electric vehicles until March 2027.
The Australian government is urged to prioritize national electrification and EV charging infrastructure in the upcoming budget to address a fuel security crisis where oil accounts for 40% of energy consumption. Proposed measures include expanding renewable energy integration, which currently provides 40% of electricity, and implementing policies to encourage solar-powered vehicle charging.
Australia faces growing pressure to manage the rapid expansion of data centres as industry debate intensifies over whether these facilities should be required to provide their own dedicated energy generation to mitigate grid impacts.
Australian Energy Infrastructure Commissioner Andrew Dyer reports a growing volume of community grievances regarding solar developments, though wind farms remain the primary source of disputes. Dyer warns that the industry's social license is increasingly fragile as project complexities deepen.
Vard has developed a plug-and-play offshore charging solution designed to power electric vessels directly at sea while they service wind farms. This technology aims to streamline the decarbonisation of maritime operations within the offshore wind sector.
Battery storage systems in Western Australia’s South West Interconnected System reached a record contribution of 37.2% of peak demand. This milestone highlights the growing role of utility-scale storage in managing load within the nation’s largest isolated electricity network.
The New Zealand government has ordered a review into the installation of residential and small- to medium-scale solar as it seeks to accelerate the rollout of rooftop PV.
BW ESS has referred its 700MW Bannaby battery energy storage project in New South Wales for federal environmental assessment under the EPBC Act. The submission marks a key regulatory step for the large-scale storage facility as it seeks necessary approvals for development.
Squadron Energy has suspended development of its New England wind project in New South Wales to address unspecified internal issues. This pause follows a broader strategic reassessment of the company's renewable energy project pipeline.
InterContinental Energy plans to supply data centres with renewable electricity priced under $66/MWh, leveraging surplus capacity from its proposed 100 GW Australian green hydrogen portfolio. The developer intends to offer these competitive rates as a secondary revenue stream alongside its primary hydrogen production goals.
State and federal energy ministers are investigating reforms to address capital gains tax liabilities reaching 45% on compensation payments for landowners hosting transmission infrastructure. This tax burden is currently hindering the rollout of essential grid projects across Australia by discouraging voluntary participation from property owners.
Key player leaves EnergyCo, changes in CEIG policy division, new bosses at Smart Energy Council and Powerlink, and movements at Synergy, Anza, Celero.
Vestas plans to install a single red-painted blade on select turbines at the Hollandse Kust West VI offshore wind farm to evaluate if increased visibility lowers avian strike rates. This trial aims to validate previous research suggesting that high-contrast markings can mitigate the environmental impact of wind infrastructure on bird populations.
Toyota electric cars fill three of the top six spots in the world's most advanced EV market. What if it spent less time fighting EV policies in Australia and went all-in on the electric transition.
Insurers tell pv magazine that severe convective storms (SCS) drove $60 billion in insured losses in 2025, a mounting toll that has become the primary force tightening capacity and raising prices across the solar energy insurance market.
Severe supply shortages in the United States transformer market are delaying grid infrastructure projects as equipment costs surge and lead times extend to four years. These constraints pose a significant risk to global procurement schedules for developers seeking critical electrical components.
Automotive manufacturer Ford has launched a dedicated subsidiary, Ford Energy, to enter the utility-scale storage market with a flagship DC block battery system. The new grid-scale product utilizes high-capacity 512 Ah lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cells to target the global energy storage sector.
United States startup Alsym Energy and developer Juniper Energy have entered a strategic partnership to deploy 500MWh of sodium-ion battery storage in California. The agreement focuses on utilizing non-flammable, long-duration energy storage technology to support the state's renewable energy infrastructure.
Zendure has released PowerHub, an energy management platform for residential and small commercial applications that integrates solar, storage, and heavy loads. The system accommodates a maximum storage capacity of 150 kWh and 43 kW of three-phase PV input, featuring 22 kW electric vehicle charging capabilities.
Solar generation reached record levels in France and Spain during May, contributing to weekly average electricity prices falling below €100/MWh in those regions. AleaSoft Energy Forecasting reports that while most major European markets exceeded this price threshold, the Iberian and French markets remained lower due to high renewable output.
The 136 MW Itimpi II solar plant is Zambia’s largest operational solar project to date. Elsewhere in the country, an investment agreement has been signed to add 250 MW of solar to the 100 MW Nambala solar power plant.
Abu Dhabi's sovereign investor Mubadala Investment Company has declared a $325m investment in the 2.9GW Hornsea 3 offshore wind farm project in the UK.
BayWa r.e. will manage and maintain Germany's largest operational BESS when it comes online later this year, while Terra One has started building a smaller project in the same state.
Aternium has appointed Siemens Energy to conduct front-end engineering and design for a proposed clean hydrogen production facility located in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States.
Meralco PowerGen Corp has commissioned the initial stage of a 100MWh grid-scale battery energy storage system in Cebu, Philippines. Developed by the generation subsidiary of the nation's largest private utility, the facility utilizes CATL technology to bolster regional grid stability.
Envision Energy and Cape Breton China Corp are investigating the development of a 300MW hybrid wind and battery energy storage project in Sydney, Nova Scotia. The partnership aims to identify renewable energy opportunities within the Canadian province.
Ford Motor Company has officially launched its energy storage subsidiary, which the US automaker first announced late last year.
Chinese researchers developed an all-perovskite tandem solar cell using a non-contact laser polishing strategy that reduces surface defects and improves charge extraction in lead-tin perovskite films.
VoltaGrid has agreed to secure $1bn in strategic equity from funds managed by Blackstone and Halliburton Company to fund growth.
Ørsted and PGE have begun offshore construction works on the Baltica 2 wind farm in the Polish sector of the Baltic Sea.
ABB plans to invest about $200m over the next three years to expand its medium-voltage manufacturing capabilities in Europe.
SoftBank’s mobile arm is gearing up to scale the intriguing zinc-halogen battery cell chemistry to 1 GWh annual production.
The Chinese manufacturer said its novel TOPCon cell design enables partial replacement of silver with aluminum paste while maintaining TOPCon-level efficiency of over 27% and compatibility with existing production lines.
The Indian coal company has dissolved its solar manufacturing subsidiary, CIL Solar PV Ltd, formally ending its planned entry into integrated solar PV manufacturing.
A road-user charge for electric vehicle drivers, as recommended by the Economic Reform Roundtable, has been put on hold, as budget allocates some money money for charging facilities.
Spanish clean energy producer Grenergy has completed a $268m (€227.66m) senior non-recourse financing deal for its Monte Águila hybrid plant in Chile.
Scientists in Morocco have conceived an experimental–numerical model to quantify how fly ash soiling affects photovoltaic (PV) modules, capturing both optical losses and thermal effects.
A professional truck driver and YouTuber known as "Elektrotrucker" is about to undertake the world's first trip around the world in a fully electric truck.
The fire spread beneath the roof structure and required extensive manual dismantling of PV-integrated components before being fully extinguished. A firefighter was injured by electric shock during the blaze.
The latest round of Germany's PV tender scheme was largely oversubscibed.
Plans to build a big battery in coal country get federal EPBC approval, subject to conditions to protect an endangered legless lizard endemic to the area.
BYD to offer LiDAR sensors to help upgrade autonomous driving tech in its smallest and lowest cost EVs, indicating a step change in the ability to bring the technology to the mass market.
In this interview with ESN Premium, Keith Lovegrove of ITP Thermal warns that Australia's energy storage sector risks over-reliance on lithium-ion batteries.
Bus operator with 1,400 fleet of electric buses begins smart charging trial to its depots to help balance the grid by adjusting charging times.
A new 377 MW solar farm now has all of its nearly 610,000 panels, more than 91,000 piles and 7,006 solar trackers in place ahead of final touches and commissioning.