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NSW adds a massive 12.5 GWh storage target to its 2.5 GW renewables tender, as deep-seated market flaws continue to challenge the grid's efficient operation.
The National Electricity Market's dual-pricing mechanism is causing operational inefficiencies by selecting generators based on local marginal costs while paying them via regional reference node prices. This discrepancy frequently results in fossil fuel dispatch over cheaper renewables, underutilised battery storage, and the construction of redundant transmission infrastructure.
Ausgrid is trialling a Volvo electric prime mover and Hub Zero portable charging at its Central Coast logistics hub to evaluate heavy vehicle electrification. Despite upfront costs 1.5 times higher than diesel equivalents, the network operator aims to leverage lower total ownership costs while testing the 32-tonne capacity truck on routes between Sydney and Muswellbrook.
Australia's New South Wales is rolling out two of the biggest renewable energy tenders in the state’s history, seeking 2.5 GW of new generation capacity in addition to 12.5 GWh of long-duration energy storage.
Proposed cuts to staff in CSIRO's environment unit are likely to take in the team that runs the agency's foundational climate program. Here's what's at stake.
Australia and Turkey intend to prioritize global electrification at the upcoming November United Nations climate summit to mitigate energy security risks linked to international oil volatility. Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen emphasized that transitioning to renewables offers protection against external supply disruptions and geopolitical blockades.
Sungrow reports that recent trials of its grid-forming inverters demonstrate their capacity to provide essential system strength and stability traditionally supplied by coal-fired plants. These findings align with similar testing by Tesla and Fluence, suggesting advanced power electronics can maintain grid frequency as fossil fuel generators retire.
Federal Labor commits new investment to fund state social housing upgrades like rooftop solar, electric heating and cooling systems and cooktops, hot water heat pumps and ceiling insulation.
Australia experienced its most severe wind and solar generation deficit in four years on Monday, yet required less gas-fired backup than previous events. This decline in fossil fuel reliance during a major renewable drought highlights shifting dynamics in the National Electricity Market's firming requirements.
Energy expert Keith Middleton suggests that expanding data centre capacity could support Australia's energy transition rather than destabilising the grid, provided appropriate regulations are implemented. The discussion also highlights a recent uptick in financing deals within the domestic renewable energy sector.
Renewable energy developers are collaborating with regional communities to fund practical infrastructure improvements, including telecommunications upgrades and feral animal control programs. These initiatives aim to provide tangible local benefits beyond power generation for residents hosting major clean energy projects.
Nordex Group has launched manufacturing operations at a newly established rotor blade factory in İzmir, Türkiye, to support its global wind turbine supply chain.
In a new weekly update for pv magazine , Solcast, a DNV company, reports that April 2026 was one of Australia’s driest Aprils in recent years, with widespread rainfall deficits driven by persistent high pressure and ENSO returning to neutral, leading…
Australian energy storage firm Redback Technologies is prioritising local manufacturing and domestic technical support teams to differentiate its home battery systems within the competitive residential market. The company aims to leverage high-quality local installation and service standards to secure a stronger position against international competitors.
Latest CIS tender dominated by wind projects and battery hybrids, with 7.8 GW of new renewable capacity. There are now 59 projects with CIS deals, how many will be built?
Mine backed by Australia's richest renewables critic secures $1.2 billion in government funds to ensure wind industry has essential minerals to make more turbines.
AIKO has signed an agreement to supply solar modules to Infinity Power for the 259MW Nefer Benban photovoltaic (PV) project in Egypt.
Global wind and solar generation reached a record 531 TWh in April 2026, surpassing gas-fired electricity production of 477 TWh for the first time. Data from energy think tank Ember confirms this milestone as renewable output exceeded gas power's contribution to the global energy mix.
Chinese polysilicon prices have stabilised as manufacturing output and downstream demand reach a temporary equilibrium. This steadying of raw material costs follows a period of significant supply-demand volatility within the global solar supply chain.
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is backing a five-country merchant battery storage push by Slovenian developer NGEN Energetske Rešitve with a €70 million ($81.3 million) loan supported by an EU first-loss guarantee, in one…
Sungrow has secured a contract to provide 7.5GWh of energy storage systems and solar inverter technology to Masdar. The equipment will support a gigascale round-the-clock renewable energy project located in Abu Dhabi.
India's cumulative open-access solar capacity reached 32.9 GW by March 2026, following a 170% year-over-year surge in quarterly installations. Mercom data shows the private power purchase agreement market added 1 GW of new photovoltaic capacity during the first quarter of 2025 alone.
European energy consumers are increasingly pursuing short-term power purchase agreements to mitigate price volatility and supply risks triggered by the Iran conflict. These brief contracts currently offer the highest hedging value for buyers navigating heightened geopolitical instability.
Long-duration energy storage (LDES) development and investment company Frontier Power USA (FPUSA) has acquired a 480MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) portfolio from developer-operator Bimergen Energy.
German energy market participants are beginning to price projects for 2029 and beyond, despite significant ongoing uncertainty regarding grid connection protocols and fee structures. This shift follows the approaching August 2029 deadline for current grid fee exemptions, forcing developers to navigate evolving regulatory frameworks for long-term asset valuation.
Battery storage developer and operator Spearmint Energy has closed a US$450 million financing to support its 300MW/600MWh Red Egret battery energy storage system (BESS) project.
Colombia's Ministry of Mines and Energy has introduced new regulations for allocating transmission capacity to accelerate grid connections and alleviate congestion within the National Interconnected System. The policy shift addresses rising electricity demand by streamlining the integration process for energy projects into the national grid.
AirPlus Renewables is preparing to launch XEVA®, a compact wind turbine for generating power on buildings and other urban sites.
Gasunie has commissioned a 32-kilometre hydrogen pipeline connecting Maasvlakte and Pernis within the Port of Rotterdam. This infrastructure represents the inaugural segment of the Netherlands' national hydrogen backbone, designed to eventually facilitate domestic and international fuel transport.
South Korea's nuclear generation is projected to reach 219.2 TWh by 2035 as the nation integrates sustained policy support for atomic energy alongside an expanding renewable portfolio. GlobalData forecasts this growth will maintain nuclear's significant role in the country's long-term power mix.
EDF Power Solutions has commissioned a 50MW/120MWh BESS project in Poland, Eurus has done the same in Hungary, while NGEN and Aretis Group have financed and enlisted optimisers (respectively) for projects in Hungary, Romania, Poland, Slovenia and Lat…
Global oil shortages are driving more motorists to buy electric vehicles, with predictions they could account for almost one in three cars sold worldwide within a year.
Spearmint Energy has secured approximately $450m in project financing for the construction of the 300MW/600MWh Red Egret battery energy storage system (BESS) in Texas City, Texas.
GlobalData forecasts Egypt’s solar PV capacity will expand to 34.3GW by 2035, driven by the nation's recent acceleration in renewable energy deployment and the technology's status as its fastest-growing power source.
Mexico has initiated a procurement round for renewable energy and storage developments exceeding 0.7 MW to support state utility CFE. The program seeks an estimated 935 MW of storage capacity as part of a broader regulatory effort to centralize sector planning and facilitate new investment.
Masdar has appointed Sungrow to supply technology for a gigawatt-scale renewable energy facility in the United Arab Emirates. The project is designed to be the first of its size globally to provide continuous, dispatchable power around the clock.
SAJ introduced its AI-driven elekeeper ecosystem strategy alongside three new residential and commercial solar products at its 2026 partner conference. The manufacturer is transitioning its technology focus from passive energy hardware toward proactive, artificial intelligence-integrated management systems.
We dig into the IEA's latest Global EV Outlook which says ICE vehicles peaked in 2017, BYD’s move to build its own export armada, and why legacy car makers are being dragged into a price war they may not be built to win.
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.
Director of the Slovak Association of Sustainable Energy, Ján Karaba, told pv magazine solar is expected to become one of the key technologies used within future energy communities in Slovakia but said regulatory improvements will be essential to unl…
The ultra-thin TOPCon solar cell uses dual-sided polysilicon passivated contacts formed by low-pressure chemical vapor deposition.
An engineer and home-energy enthusiast installs the Anker Solix E10 on a fire-prone California hillside, and documents the entire process in a deep dive review for ESS News
The Plug and Play Solar Act, which passed on a 35-1 vote, would allow portable solar generation devices with up to 1,200 W of output to connect to a building through a standard outlet.
Solar glass pioneer says certification for this completely in-house designed product will give the company a significant competitive advantage going forward.
JinkoSolar has won a key patent invalidation in China against First Solar’s TOPCon-related patent, with the China National Intellectual Property Administration ruling it fully invalid.
This week Women in Solar+ Europe gives voice to Marián Giner, Head of Engineering at Sweden's Alight.
A study from Türkiye has introduced the Agrivoltaic Innovation Index (AII), a composite scientometric tool designed to assess innovation readiness in agrivoltaics beyond traditional publication and citation metrics.
Retrofitting vehicles to make them wheelchair accessible always presents problems. Kia has found a solution - with a twist - for its new electric van.
The Chinese manufacturer said the system is designed for easy AC-coupled integration with existing PV systems and scalable expansion up to 7.5 kW three-phase output.
The measure raises the import tariff from 18% to 25% for 48V LFP batteries intended for stationary applications in telecommunications and photovoltaic systems of up to 4.8 kW until May 2027, following a request from the domestic industry via LETEC.