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NEM spot prices surged 58% as federal tenders unlocked 7.8 GW of new capacity and Australia's first eight-hour battery secured full grid approval, highlighting the race between market volatility and the grid build-out.
Transgrid has completed 97% of the Project EnergyConnect interconnector between South Australia and New South Wales, with the asset now entering pre-energisation testing. The network operator is seeking to add $1 billion to its regulatory asset base for the project while applying construction lessons to the $4.9 billion HumeLink and VNI West developments.
The results of the latest tender under the federal government’s Capacity Investment Scheme have been released with 19 projects successful, aiming to provide a combined 7.8 GW of renewable generation capacity and 7.9 GWh of storage by the end of 2030.
Implementing energy efficiency upgrades for Australian rental properties is projected to reduce tenant electricity costs by over $100 billion by 2050. Realising these savings depends on the introduction of specific policy mechanisms to incentivise or mandate building improvements.
RWE has secured final grid approvals to operate Australia’s inaugural eight-hour battery at its full 50 MW / 400 MWh capacity. Located at the Limondale solar farm in New South Wales, the long-duration storage asset is now cleared for unrestricted commercial participation in the National Electricity Market.
Industry experts are calling for a shift in Australian grid management from traditional system strength metrics to system behaviour analysis. Current inertia requirements are reportedly being enforced without sufficient justification, creating unnecessary financial barriers and regulatory hurdles for new wind and solar developments.
Two low-emission acquisition proposals, including a gas-based hydrogen and graphite technology bid, have been shortlisted for the purchase of the financially troubled Whyalla Steelworks in South Australia.
Energy Minister Chris Bowen suggests rising data centre demand could provide the necessary off-take agreements to advance stalled wind developments. However, a recent report cautions that these facilities risk becoming "energy vampires" that prolong fossil fuel reliance unless strict regulations ensure they are powered by new renewable capacity.
Small modular reactor (SMR) deployment is expected to reach only five units globally by 2035, leaving the technology significantly behind the scale of wind and solar. Analysts suggest the sector would require approximately 8,000 units to achieve parity with current renewable energy output, highlighting major cost and complexity barriers.
A Goldwind study suggests a hybrid facility combining 1.2 GW of wind capacity with a 400 MW battery could replicate the generation and grid services of a 1 GW coal unit. The analysis indicates such configurations offer superior frequency response and flexibility compared to traditional thermal plants.
The scale of the world’s largest battery-electric ferry becomes apparent when you step inside one of the rooms housing its giant 40 megawatt-hour battery.
LDV launches the smallest of its three electric van models in Australia, pitched at a special initial low price as it seeks to tap into "seismic shift" in market.
MGA Thermal and Knode have commenced a Front-End Engineering and Design (FEED) study for a 195MWh electro-thermal energy storage project at Tronox's Kwinana facility in Western Australia.
The experience of decommissioning Australia's second-oldest wind farm proves that selling parts for re-use can be a great deal cheaper than sending them to landfill.
Major delivery of wind turbines, blades and other components ahead of 450 km road journey to project site, as another wind farm extension reaches half way stage.
Incat founder Robert Clifford explains how a family-owned Tasmanian company built a ship many thought impossible and why battery-electric ferries will reshape shipping.
The Firm Energy Obligations (OEF) auction held in Colombia awarded 4,069.7 MW of new capacity scheduled to enter the system starting in December 2029.
Adani Green Energy has commissioned over 3GWh of battery storage at the world’s largest single-location renewable energy project, in Khavda, Gujarat.
Paraguay has launched its first large-scale solar photovoltaic tender under Law No. 7599/2025, marking a key step in diversifying its electricity mix beyond hydropower.
Qualitas Energy has secured financing to construct a 211MW portfolio of battery energy storage systems across Italy. This investment marks a significant expansion of the firm's European flexible capacity assets.
The US can currently produce enough solar and battery energy storage system (BESS) modules to meet domestic demand, according to clean energy trade body American Clean Power (ACP).
Germany's energy system regulator has confirmed that BESS projects coming online by 4 August 2029 will be exempt from charging and discharging grid fees, opening up investment again after months of uncertainty.
Battery energy storage systems have emerged as the primary revenue source for clean energy technology providers, according to Solar Media Market Research. Analyst Charlotte Gisbourne reports that shifting market dynamics are driving increased profit margins and financial reliance on BESS hardware within the global supplier landscape.
Swiss analytics firm Pexapark says two hybrid solar and battery energy storage power purchase agreements (PPAs) were among the 17 deals last month.
Berkeley Lab research indicates that implementing dynamic electricity pricing alongside responsive equipment could reduce California's peak demand by several gigawatts. This shift aims to align consumption with solar generation patterns to lower consumer costs and optimize load shapes.
The California Energy Commission (CEC) has approved a 400MW/3,200MWh grid-scale battery storage project through the state planning agency’s Opt-In Certification Program.
Bangladesh is projected to expand its solar PV capacity to 8.5GW by 2035 according to GlobalData. This growth reflects a strategic transition from off-grid installations toward integrated grid-connected and distributed energy systems.
Siemens Energy has entered into an agreement with Mai-Liao Power to provide major equipment and long-term services for a forthcoming 2,400MW gas-fired combined cycle power facility in Taiwan.
This week’s episode looks at LNG supply and demand dynamics and asks whether the sector is on track for future shortages, or a glut.
American Electric Power (AEP) has contracted Worley for engineering, detailed design, and procurement support for Stages 3-4 of the 450MW Northeastern U5/6 Simple Cycle Gas Turbine project in Oklahoma, US.
Elon Musk said SpaceX and Tesla teams are working separately to build 100 GW a year of solar manufacturing capacity in the United States, a process that he expects will take about three years.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has confirmed that his company’s new dry cathode production method will “significantly reduce” battery costs. The American electric vehicle (EV) giant revealed earlier this year that…
Government ministers, investors and its loyal fanbase are not impressed with Ferrari's first EV, with some suggesting the prancing horse logo be removed.
A walk-around MG's new family-sized electric SUV, going up against the likes of Kia's EV5 and Tesla Model Y
CVC Capital Partners has sold its complete 13.8% stake in Naturgy, a Spanish energy company, in a deal valued at around €4bn ($4.65bn), reported Reuters.
Households installing solar under Malaysia’s Solar Accelerated Transition Action Program will be able to apply for a cash rebate from June. The rebate is set at MYS 600 ($151.27)/kWac up to a maximum MYS 3,000.
Council in western Sydney has unveiled a new fully electric heavy truck, which it says is custom-made to replace two ageing diesel trucks and two trailers.
The remarkable story of how an Australian company that once built some of the world’s fastest ferries is now building some of its cleanest.