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Project finance for Australia's largest solar-battery hybrids is locked in, showing market momentum is outpacing stalled national energy reforms.
One of the most contentious issues in the climate and energy wars has long been the role of Australian liquefied natural gas exports in decarbonising Asia and the world.
With Queensland a notable holdout on progressing NEM review recommendations into actual contracts, the question on the renewable energy sector’s mind is: can one state bring the whole thing down? Energy ministers earlier this month agreed to develop…
BloombergNEF predicts solar will become the primary global power source by 2032, with electricity overtaking oil as the dominant final energy demand by 2047. The updated outlook increases battery storage projections to 3.8TW by 2050 while reducing green hydrogen expectations by one-third to 290Mt.
Australia's New South Wales (NSW) has opened two tenders seeking 2.5GW of renewable energy generation and 12GWh of long-duration energy storage, marking the largest generation procurement in the state's history under its Electricity Infrastructure Ro…
Arena will help fund the development of a solar and battery microgrid that will provide energy resilience to a town at the edge of the grid and in a high bushfire risk area.
BloombergNEF’s latest New Energy Outlook predicts solar will become the primary global power source by 2032, driven by energy security concerns and declining costs. The report highlights battery storage as a critical growth sector, forecasting a significant market transformation over the next decade.
Australia’s largest solar-battery hybrid developments have achieved financial close, securing the capital necessary to supply renewable electricity to heavy industrial consumers. These landmark projects represent a significant scale-up in integrated clean energy infrastructure designed to support the national energy transition.
Hitachi Energy has entered a 20-year service agreement with Australian developer Akaysha Energy to support the 155MW/298MWh Ulinda Park battery energy storage system (BESS) in Queensland's Western Downs region.
Chinese manufacturer BYD has dispatched its dedicated transport vessel to Australia carrying nearly 5,000 new energy vehicles. This maiden shipment aims to satisfy escalating local consumer demand for electric transport options.
Grok Ventures investment allows US thermal storage company to go ahead with its first gigawatt-scale battery project.
The Wellington Shire Council is positioning Gippsland as a primary hub for Victoria's offshore wind sector to drive regional economic growth. Despite broader industry cooling, the local government is actively pursuing infrastructure and investment readiness to support the state's emerging maritime energy pipeline.
Some of Australia's most emissions-intensive coal mines have used some of its most sophisticated methane management programs. That could be about to change.
Rewiring Australia CEO Francis Vierboom on what governments can do to help renters cut their energy bills, like giving them access to portable solar and battery options. Plus news of the week.
Volvo has announced the Australian pricing for the new EX60, a luxury all-electric mid-size SUV with a range of up to 660 kilometres.
Germany launches new subsidy program for electric vehicles, offering up to €6,000 to lower-income households buying or leasing new EVs.
Italian energy agency GSE announced it will allocate 10 GW of solar capacity and 16 GW of wind power through auctions planned for 2026 and 2027.
Since 2022, U.S. solar manufacturers have announced $43.1 billion in domestic production investments, yet actual factory output significantly lags behind these stated capacities. This discrepancy stems from persistent upstream supply chain bottlenecks and rigorous trade enforcement measures currently impacting the American market.
HyperStrong and CATL have established a 60GWh supply and cooperation agreement to advance sodium-ion battery energy storage systems. CEO Jianhui Zhang suggests the technology is becoming viable for projects prioritizing long-term lifecycle economics over upfront capital expenditure.
Antora Energy, POET commissioned a 5GWh thermal energy storage system at the latter’s Big Stone City bioprocessing facility in South Dakota.
Dutch startup Resilicon proposes that European polysilicon manufacturing can achieve competitiveness against dominant Asian supply chains by utilizing low-cost renewable energy and innovative production methods.
Hungary's evolving renewable subsidy framework and market maturation are creating fresh battery energy storage investment prospects. Despite these emerging opportunities, project bankability remains a significant hurdle, necessitating a reliance on equity funding to advance storage infrastructure.
Sunraycer Renewables has secured US$901 million in project financing to fund the construction of three hybrid solar and battery energy storage sites located in Texas.
China's Sun Chasing project has successfully tested wireless power transmission over 100 metres, delivering 1,180 W via microwave beaming to moving targets. The initiative aims to establish orbital solar plants that provide constant energy to Earth or spacecraft, bypassing atmospheric and nocturnal limitations.
Driven by multi-billion-dollar investments from the likes of Tesla and Corning, U.S.
Poland’s solar sector is projected to generate 20,000 to 40,000 direct full-time positions through 2040, providing long-term economic stability as the nation transitions from coal. Employment levels will depend on the scale of future photovoltaic investment and ongoing operations and maintenance requirements.
Moment Energy has achieved UL 1974 safety certification for its second-life battery energy storage systems, marking a global first for the repurposing of electric vehicle batteries. The company aims to address looming Foreign Entity of Concern (FEOC) compliance requirements by providing North American-integrated storage solutions using recycled components.
Star Catcher Industries secured $65 million to develop an orbital power network designed to transmit optical energy to satellites. This proposed space-based infrastructure aims to provide dedicated power beaming services to orbiting assets.
Avangrid and Puget Sound Energy (PSE) have signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) for the 199.5MW Big Horn I wind energy project in Klickitat County, Washington, US.
Fraunhofer ISE research indicates that vehicle-integrated photovoltaics could satisfy up to 80% of electric vehicle power requirements. The study highlights significant grid relief potential, particularly within the logistics sector where truck roof space can generate electricity for high-demand cooling and auxiliary systems.
Indian startup Hydrovert Energy has launched hydrogen fuel-cell stationary generators with capacities between 5 kVA and 50 kVA. These systems provide long-duration backup power for commercial and industrial users and are compatible with hydrogen sourced from fossil fuels, renewables, or nuclear energy.
India curtailed 300 GWh of renewable energy in Q1 2026 due to transmission constraints, according to a new repor from Ember.
Researchers at NTU Singapore have developed ultra-thin perovskite solar cells about 50 times thinner than conventional designs using a vacuum-based thermal evaporation process.
The Doornhoek solar PV project, located in South Africa’s North West province, is the first to be completed under the sixth bid window of the country’s renewable energy independent power producer procurement program.
California, US-headquartered thermal energy storage (TES) technology provider Antora has installed one of the world’s largest energy storage systems, in South Dakota.
Verifying upstream material origins and compliance with environmental and social standards requires time and documentation, while project timelines remain tight.
The plant will serve global markets, especially GCC countries and the United States, combining Sahaj Solar’s manufacturing expertise with Clarion Investments’ logistics capabilities.
EVNGENCO1 has submitted proposals to develop three floating solar installations situated on existing hydropower reservoirs within Vietnam's Lam Dong province.
How far and how fast can a battery-powered prime mover go? One Australian start-up is doing the sums so freight businesses looking to move from diesel don't have to.
Chantiers de l’Atlantique, Fondation OPEN-C, France Energies Marines, Nexans, RTE, GE Vernova, and SuperGrid Institute consortium launched the RHODÉ project.
In this week’s episode of Energy Technology, we consider the outlook for the copper and gold sectors: Porphyry copper-gold systems
Norwegian classification society DNV has published two new guidelines covering the structural design of floats for floating solar systems and their mooring and station keeping systems.
A substitute bill abolishing South Korea's Renewable Portfolio Standard and replacing it with a government-led auction system cleared a key National Assembly committee this week.
Electric ferries have gone from novelty to common sense in less than a decade. But Australian governments are still pretending the technology is still at the starting line?