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Australia is now the world's third-largest battery market, but a decade-low slump in new wind and solar investment reveals a deeply uneven energy transition.
Consumer advocates have urged the Australian Energy Regulator to closely scrutinise monopoly network owner Transgrid’s proposal to pass onto consumers $400m of the more than $1.1 billion cost for synchronous condensers it says are needed for system s…
The first job for the Clean Energy Regulator’s newly funded technical arm for consumer energy resources should be to get the tick for plug-in devices like balcony solar and small batteries, says Rewiring Australia CEO Francis Vierboom.
Australia became the world's third-largest utility-scale battery market in 2025 following a 67% annual surge in storage investment, though new commitments for wind and solar projects simultaneously dropped to a ten-year low.
Multiple gigawatt-scale wind projects are expected to reach financial close in 2025 following successful bids in the federal Capacity Investment Scheme. This milestone coincides with the launch of a new CIS tender round aimed at accelerating the national renewable energy project pipeline.
One of Australia’s biggest miners has commenced construction of a 690 MW solar farm and 650 MWh battery energy storage system in Western Australia as part of plans to eliminate diesel and gas from its iron ore operations.
RWE has obtained a contract under the Capacity Investment Scheme (CIS) Tender 7, as announced by the Australian government, for its 1.1GW Theodore onshore wind project in Central Queensland.
Fortescue starts building biggest solar farm outside main grid, and a giant eight-hour battery as it races to reach its target of real zero emissions by 2030.
Sun Cable has opened public consultations for its Muckaty solar project in the Northern Territory, a gigascale development designed to supply energy to local data centres and industrial users. The proposal remains a potential future source of renewable electricity exports to Singapore via subsea cable.
The Victorian Essential Services Commission has recommended that retailers pay solar and battery owners up to 33c/kWh for electricity exported during the 6pm to 9pm evening peak. This proposed voluntary feed-in tariff aims to incentivise household battery discharge to support the grid when demand is highest.
Chinese PV tech giant joins long list of suppliers for a massive multi-gigawatt solar and battery storage project that is being designed to deliver 24/7 power.
A federal government report suggests Australia could establish a domestic solar polysilicon industry in transitioning coal regions, provided it secures low-cost electricity and significant private investment. The study highlights that growing global demand for non-Chinese supply chains may underpin the commercial viability of such local manufacturing hubs.
Global solar generation was reduced by 5.8% in 2023 due to coal-fired aerosol pollution, resulting in a 111 TWh loss. While China remains responsible for over 50% of these global deficits, it is currently the only major solar market recording a year-on-year decrease in production losses.
UNSW and DAS Solar have developed a tunnel oxide passivated back-contact silicon cell achieving over 27% efficiency in mass production. The new zero-busbar metal grid design improves rear-surface current collection while cutting silver usage by 3–4 mg/W to lower manufacturing costs.
Contact Energy has commissioned its inaugural grid-scale battery at New Zealand Steel’s Glenbrook facility, providing 100MW/200MWh of storage capacity to the local network.
MG has announced that its new premium electric SUV, the MGS6, has officially gone on sale in Australia, boasting a range of up to 530 kilometres and a starting price from $49,990.
A rapid overvoltage event in Spain and Portugal has triggered grid reforms after exposing critical vulnerabilities in voltage control and coordination within renewable-heavy systems. In response, authorities are mandating updated voltage-control regulations and accelerating the deployment of grid-forming technologies and battery storage to enhance network stability.
BloombergNEF has increased its global battery energy storage forecasts, citing the capacity of renewables and storage to shield nations from fossil fuel price volatility. The research firm suggests that accelerating the deployment of grid-scale and electric vehicle batteries will enhance energy security for countries currently reliant on traditional fuel imports.
The European Commission has awarded €400 million ($465.7 million) to 65 industrial heat decarbonization projects across 10 European countries in its first Innovation Fund heat auction, targeting electrification and renewable heat technologies in ener…
Global solar supply chain prices remain decoupled from volatile fossil fuel markets as persistent Asian oversupply drives significant price drops or minimal increases. Despite rising broader energy costs over the last two months, excess manufacturing capacity continues to suppress international solar component pricing.
The result was certified by TÜV Rheinland and represents the highest efficiency ever recorded for a single-junction silicon solar cells.
The US installed 9.7GWh of new battery energy storage system (BESS) capacity, according to the US trade association group, the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA).
Researchers have developed a low-temperature, hydrogen peroxide-mediated oxidative liquefaction process to recycle end-of-life solar panels by selectively breaking down polymers into useful chemical feedstocks.
San Marino's state-owned utility has initiated a procurement program to purchase existing solar installations and development-stage PV firms to bolster the nation's energy independence. The utility is currently seeking expressions of interest from investors and developers to divest their renewable assets or corporate entities.
Cuba has introduced a new tariff of CUP 90 ($3.75)/kWh for surplus renewable electricity exported to the national grid, replacing a lower differentiated pricing system for residential and non-residential producers.
Ameresco and Atura Power have launched commercial operations at their 250MW/1,000MWh battery energy storage system in Ontario, Canada. The joint venture partners are currently evaluating a potential capacity expansion for the four-hour duration facility.
Ausgrid has launched a community battery project utilizing an Energy Storage as a Service model to lower consumer electricity costs and improve local grid stability. The initiative aims to facilitate higher renewable energy integration while providing residents with more affordable access to stored power.
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.
A standalone big battery project in Queensland pulled from the federal approvals queue, having already scrapped local applications in face of fierce opposition.
Google searches show consumers are looking for affordable options, they are rethinking how they move, and they are considering how to power their homes independently.
New collaborative research provides the first global overview of superhot rock geothermal potential, showing what is available – even in regions with little or no volcanic activity such as Australia.
For EVs to truly go mainstream, Australia needs more public “kerbside” chargers. These can be microwave-sized boxes mounted to power poles or slightly larger boxes fixed to the kerb.
California-based Inlyte Energy plans pilot projects in Switzerland and the United States this year to demonstrate its iron-sodium battery technology for data centers and utility-scale energy storage applications.
The national capital rates as the country's most EV friendly city, but the uptake of electric vehicles is surprisingly low in the one with the cleanest and cheapest charging rates.
The Hyundai Elexio arrives with the right ingredients, including decent range, fast DC charging, and family-friendly space. But in Australia’s increasingly crowded electric SUV market, is it enough to stand out?
Fortescue has fitted out a giant electric haul truck with its own power systems and battery for the first time, and has started commissioning on its first 6 MW fast charger, built in house.
French advisory firm Finergreen has sold its African operations to local management teams and will refocus its strategy on Europe and Asia, where it says its main growth opportunities lie.