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The federal budget bets big on household batteries with a $7.2B scheme, but slashes local manufacturing funds, raising questions about where Australia's green future will be made.
The Australian federal budget allocates approximately $10 billion for decarbonisation, including a $7.2 billion home battery scheme and funding for a new Environment Protection Agency to accelerate project approvals.
AEMO is downgrading its 2026 virtual power plant (VPP) participation forecasts due to persistent low consumer uptake, with projected 2030 adoption rates now falling below 25% even in accelerated transition scenarios. The market operator cited poor data visibility and shifting market dynamics, including the rise of utility-scale batteries, as key factors in the revised outlook.
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has been named as the delivery agency for the Australian Government’s $1.1 billion Cleaner Fuels Program, supporting the development of a domestic low carbon liquid fuels (LCLF) industry.
On behalf of the Australian Government, the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has today announced the shortlisted projects for Round 2 of the Hydrogen Headstart Program, marking a major step forward in scaling Australia’s renewable hydrogen…
In a federal budget that has sought to restore intergenerational equity, the Albanese government is facing criticism for ignoring a golden opportunity to balance the scales on energy and climate.
The Australian federal government has reduced funding for green hydrogen initiatives and domestic solar and battery manufacturing programs. These budget cuts scale back previous financial commitments intended to establish local supply chains and support the nation's renewable energy export goals.
Genex Power has postponed the expected commissioning of its 250 MW Kidston pumped hydro facility in Queensland to early 2027. The developer is also reconsidering the viability of the project's associated wind farm component, which had previously been reduced in scale.
Utility-scale battery storage in Western Australia achieved a record 37.2% contribution to peak demand on 9 May. This milestone represents one of the highest levels of battery penetration ever documented for an isolated power grid.
Ford is pivoting its business model to enter the utility-scale energy storage market by leveraging its existing battery production capacity. This strategic shift follows financial challenges within the company's electric vehicle division.
Deep-pocketed developers shake the tree for additional equity to advance their gigawatt-scale projects and break Australia's investment drought in big wind.
A High Court case examining the local impacts of a coal mine expansion could exert far-reaching influence on fossil fuel project approvals.
A new study indicates that solar farms can rehabilitate degraded land by lowering surface temperatures, increasing soil moisture, and providing protection from wind. These findings suggest that large-scale PV installations offer environmental benefits beyond renewable generation by improving local soil conditions.
Amazon has completed a six-month pilot of Transaera’s rooftop heat pump technology at a logistics site, testing a system that utilizes metal-organic frameworks to dehumidify intake air prior to cooling. This trial evaluated the efficiency of the MOF-based hardware in a commercial operational environment.
Skydweller Aero’s autonomous Solar Impulse 2 aircraft, featuring 17,000 wing-mounted photovoltaic cells, crashed in the Gulf of Mexico following a power failure during an unmanned trial.
Australia's largest solar and battery project changes shape and will be built in smaller chunks after equity investors baulked at funding a standalone solar farm.
The International Renewable Energy Agency reports that solar and wind projects paired with storage are achieving cost parity with fossil fuels for firm power generation in high-resource areas. This shift establishes hybrid renewable facilities as the most economical global electricity source for continuous supply.
JinkoSolar has entered a supply agreement with Masdar to provide 2GW of Tiger Neo photovoltaic modules for the RTC renewable energy development in Abu Dhabi.
Strategic agreement will see California-based renewables developer ramp up sodium-ion battery deployment. Deal follows Alsym Energy entering 8.5 GWh partnership with iron flow battery business ESS.
Pexapark reports declining solar capture factors across major European markets, including Germany and Spain, as high generation and low demand drive an increase in production during negative price intervals.
Renewable energy developer and independent power producer Galileo has commissioned its inaugural self-operated generation asset. CEO Ingmar Wilhelm indicates the firm is shifting its strategy to meet rising corporate power purchase agreement demand across European markets.
Softbank Corporation has established a new manufacturing division in Japan dedicated to producing non-lithium battery cells and integrated energy storage systems. The venture aims to provide end-to-end supply chain solutions for the stationary storage market.
A High Court in South Africa ordered the country’s Ministry of Mineral Resources and Energy to deliver full documentation relating to three solar tenders awarded in 2021 and 2022 to local solar manufacturer ARTsolar, after the company questioned if t…
The OFW Solar Project in Virginia submitted an application to connect to powerlines run by the wrong power company, instead of a second set of nearby transmission lines, necessitating a total restart of the PJM interconnection process that could push…
Ofgem has authorised preliminary funding for an additional group of electricity transmission developments in Scotland. This decision expands the total number of projects receiving early-stage financial support to 26 under the regulator's accelerated framework.
The Chinese manufacturer has unveiled its new Solarbank 4 E5000 Pro in Berlin. The system features 5 kW of photovoltaic input capacity and 5 kWh of storage capacity.
Researchers in the United States have demonstrated a continuous-wave infrared laser technique to remove backsheets from decommissioned silicon solar panels without harming glass or wafers. By heating the silicon-EVA interface through the front glass, this method provides a cheaper, lower-energy alternative to traditional chemical or thermal recycling while maintaining component integrity.
Spearmint Energy, Polaris Renewable Energy, and Clearway Energy Group have announced progress on battery energy storage system developments across Texas, Puerto Rico, and Utah. These updates track the ongoing expansion of large-scale storage capacity within key American regional energy markets.
South Korea’s National Assembly has enacted its inaugural agrivoltaics law to permit dual-use solar installations on agricultural land. However, the legislation excludes approximately 50% of the nation's total farmland from development eligibility.
The StreetdogXR blends scooter-like practicality with retro café racer charm, offering easy urban riding, useful storage and enough range for the daily runabout - even if charging could be simpler.
Studsvik has completed its acquisition of Swedish SMR developer Kärnfull Next, expanding its role in new nuclear project development across Europe.
South African state utility Eskom is adopting grid-scale gravity energy storage technology to bolster its national power infrastructure. This move marks a significant shift toward alternative long-duration storage solutions for the utility's network management.
GE Vernova and ENKA have announced the launch of commercial operations at the 852MW Kırklareli power plant, located roughly 20 miles from the Bulgarian border in Türkiye.
Dubbed RISE 261H-XH, the system is available in 50 kW, 63 kW, 85 kW, and 125 kW output configurations. It supports 100% three-phase unbalanced load in backup mode and delivers 160% rated AC overload capacity for 10 seconds.
Chargefox adds new petrol network's EV plugs to its charging app.
South Africa's TSO Eskom and energy storage technology firm Energy Vault have partnered to deploy projects using the latter's gravity-based technology.
Chinese researchers have found that massive photovoltaic deployment in the Taklamakan Desert could alter regional climate dynamics and worsen water stress in the already arid Tarim Basin, despite the area’s vast solar potential.
Like many households, apartments are looking replace centralised gas hot water systems with electric alternatives like heat pumps. But where to start? And what are some common pitfalls to avoid?
Researchers have developed a new rapid charging method utilising artificial intelligence (AI) that reduces battery wear without affecting charging speed.
Tesla has begun testing a new “waitlist feature” at five Supercharger locations, allowing drivers to join a virtual queue through the Tesla app rather than having to physically line up.
The recreational off-road vehicle segment has been slow to embrace electrification, but there are some significant advantages. Here's what's on offer.