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NSW launches its largest ever renewables tender, seeking 2.5 GW of generation, as major developers warn of 60% cost surges stalling key wind projects.
The New South Wales government has opened two tenders seeking 2.5GW of renewable generation and 12GWh of dispatchable storage capacity. These Long-Term Energy Service Agreements (LTESAs) introduce a hybrid participation option for combined wind or solar and battery projects to help meet the state's 12GW by 2030 green energy target.
Squadron Energy has paused development of the Booralong wind farm and exited the 400MW Jeremiah project as CEO Rob Wheals reports sector costs have surged 50-60% since 2023. The developer is also seeking to re-tender its Spicers Creek Capacity Investment Scheme contract, as original revenue guarantees are no longer sufficient to secure debt financing.
Star of the South has released its environmental impact assessments for public comment, marking a critical regulatory milestone for the proposed 2.2GW offshore wind farm off Gippsland, Victoria. This submission follows five years of technical research and represents the first time an Australian offshore wind project has reached this stage of the federal and state approval process.
The New South Wales government has opened its largest renewable energy and long-duration storage tender to date. This procurement round seeks to secure new generation and firming capacity essential for replacing the state's aging coal fleet and maintaining grid reliability.
Swedish developer OX2 has commenced construction on the Muswellbrook project in New South Wales, which integrates 100MW of solar PV with a 300MWh battery energy storage system. This hybrid facility marks a significant milestone for the independent power producer's Australian portfolio.
Enervest has acquired the 300MW Northern Border Battery project from a Sydney-based developer, marking the firm's strategic transition toward an own-and-operate business model for energy storage assets.
Ford has secured its inaugural major grid-scale storage contract to supply 20 GWh of battery capacity. The American automotive manufacturer is pivoting toward the stationary energy sector to establish a profitable revenue stream following challenges within its electric vehicle division.
Yarra Energy Foundation (YEF), a not-for-profit organisation, has commissioned a community battery storage system and two wheelchair-accessible electric vehicle (EV) charging bays in Clifton Hill, an inner-city suburb of Melbourne, Australia.
Community protests have been organized against a data centre developer's revised proposal to expand fossil gas generation capacity in the New South Wales Southern Highlands. The updated submission follows two previous rejections of the project's onsite power plans by planning authorities.
Australia is in the grip of a consumer-led energy storage boom with new figures showing more than 400,000 batteries representing 11.2 GWh of storage capacity have been installed nationwide in the past 10 months.
The approval of the country's biggest wind project to date signals a step change for a state where approvals have been hard to obtain.
The only circular economy many opponents of climate action seem to have mastered is that of bad arguments. That doesn't mean the rest of us have to be surprised each time.
Inefficient appliances heating buildings and operated at critical times are creating problems for the grid. Governments need to intervene with incentives and rules.
A state has been warned climate change-linked weather hazards endanger almost a fifth of the value of major infrastructure assets.
An algorithm from the US is giving zoologists a new window into the habits of microbats, and could save lives at wind farms as a result.
Boskalis is expanding its offshore wind capacity by investing in a new 24,000-tonne cable installation vessel. The addition aims to meet rising global demand for subsea infrastructure within the renewable energy sector.
Ford Energy, the wholly owned subsidiary of Ford Motor Company and developer EDF power solutions North America have announced a five-year battery energy storage system (BESS) supply agreement.
European financiers are increasingly funding utility-scale battery storage developments in Germany without long-term revenue contracts. While lenders now accept these merchant risk profiles, Aquila Clean Energy EMEA notes that such exposure is being reflected through specific pricing and debt structures.
Carbon’s gigafactory project in Fos-sur-Mer, designed to build a 5 GW integrated solar manufacturing chain in France, has been abandoned due to insufficient regulatory visibility and investor guarantees.
The gigawatt-scale solar, wind and battery project developed by O-Green Energy expected to provide round-the-clock power. It is part of a push from Nama Power and Water Procurement to secure 7 GW solar, 3 GW battery storage capacity by 2030.
The Japanese association of grid operators has selected 19 battery storage projects totalling 1,251MW in the third running of a national capacity market auction.
Chinese industrial automation and power technology firm Inovance Technology has filed its prospectus with the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, planning to raise around US$2 billion (RMB 13.7 billion) following strong growth in its energy storage business.
Renewables First estimates Pakistan’s operational solar capacity has reached 51 GW, driven by a surge in distributed PV installations across residential, agricultural, and commercial sectors. This rapid growth reflects a widespread shift toward self-generation as consumers seek to decrease their dependence on the national electricity grid.
Battery energy storage system operators are evaluating AC and DC augmentation strategies to counteract capacity degradation over time. DC coupling offers higher round-trip efficiency and lower hardware costs for existing systems, while AC augmentation provides greater flexibility for independent power conversion and simplified integration for expanding project footprints.
Large-scale BESS projects have been progressed in Italy, Romania, Germany, Poland, Denmark and elsewhere in Europe, totalling around 1GW under construction, 1GWh soon to be, and another 1GWh at earlier stages.
PV systems and distributed energy assets require stronger cybersecurity and controllability, but measures to protect critical infrastructure should be based on careful, expert assessment rather than rushed policy decisions.
Bluetti has launched the Balco 260 and Balco 500, two integrated balcony PV storage systems combining MPPT, inverter, battery storage and smart control in a plug-and-play architecture for urban households.
Researchers in India have developed a predictive framework to evaluate how rainfall, installation tilt, and pH levels impact the durability of anti-soiling solar coatings. The model utilizes environmental stress data to estimate coating degradation, offering developers a tool to forecast maintenance requirements based on site-specific climatic conditions.
Malaysian utility Tenaga Nasional Berhad has commissioned a 100MW/400MWh battery energy storage system featuring grid-forming capabilities. The four-hour duration facility was officially launched during a recent opening ceremony to support grid stability.
AmpereHour Energy and IndiGrid have commenced operations of a 180MW/360MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) in the Indian state of Gujarat.
Can micro hydropower be a solution for remote energy access, especially in developing countries? And what standards are required?
South Korea-based SK Innovation has begun construction on a 1.5GW LNG-fired combined-cycle power plant, a central component of the $2.3bn Quynh Lap LNG Project in Vietnam.
US-based NextEra Energy and Dominion Energy have agreed to merge through an all-share transaction worth $66.8bn.
TU Wien researchers say binding EU policy targets are essential to make solar module recycling economically viable, with exports to third countries remaining the cheapest option for member states in their absence.
Construction has officially begun on Sydney’s first purpose-built electric bus depot, which will be capable of charging 150 battery electric buses.
Tesla most favoured choice in fleet EV program. But while the lack of electric utes remains a problem many fleet owners are thinking about emissions as well as total costs.
Macro-siting models that protect sensitive habitats and farmland from utility-scale development reduce permitting friction for a mere 0.17% cost premium.
State government ask owner of city gas network to delay decommissioning to give 8,000 homes and businesses more time to electrify.
In this review, we look at how the Hyundai Elexio stacks up against rivals like Tesla and BYD - and whether it does enough to stand out.
A new study says geothermal could play a major role in India’s future energy needs, with vast untapped potential identified nationwide.
Thailand’s Consumer Protection Board is supporting homeowners located across three different areas of the country who have reported substandard solar installations, including signs of equipment melting and burning.
Sydney Harbour is expected to have its first electric ferry within two years - beginning a trial that will decide whether more electric ferries will join the fleet.
The battery supports 1,000 W input and 800 W output, is compatible with most balcony PV systems, and can be optionally app-controlled via a dedicated app.