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Australia’s first 8-hour battery gets the green light as NEM prices spike 29%, highlighting a critical race between deploying new storage and reforming grid planning frameworks to handle new demand.
The Australian Energy Market Operator's Integrated System Plan currently prioritizes probability-based scenarios over government decarbonisation targets, potentially stalling industrial electrification. This conservative 'likelihood test' approach risks creating a feedback loop that discourages the large-scale investment required to meet federal and state renewable energy goals.
The federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, Environment and Water and the CSIRO will next week release modelling for the demand-side of electricity that will help the Australian Energy Market Operator improve its market forecasts for system pla…
The International Energy Agency projects global renewable energy spending will reach US$2.2 trillion in 2024, representing 65% of total energy investment. While oil investment is expected to decline for a third consecutive year due to diversification efforts, coal spending is forecast to rise to US$180 billion, primarily driven by energy security demands in China and broader Asia.
Federal Energy Minister Chris Bowen suggests that geopolitical instability in the Strait of Hormuz is accelerating Australia's transition toward electric vehicles and broader electrification to bolster national energy security.
RWE has secured final operational approval from AEMO and Transgrid to run Australia’s inaugural eight-hour battery energy storage system at its total rated capacity. This milestone marks the first long-duration storage asset of its kind to be fully integrated into the National Electricity Market.
Energy sector advocates are proposing a 'BYONCE' framework for data centres, requiring operators to commission new renewable generation capacity to match their additional grid demand. This approach aims to ensure that the rapid expansion of digital infrastructure does not increase carbon intensity or strain existing supply.
One year after implementation, Queensland’s revised planning regulations for utility-scale renewable energy and battery storage continue to face criticism from developers and local councils for being overly complex and confusing. Stakeholders report that the state's framework for managing project approvals remains difficult to navigate, potentially hindering the deployment of new capacity.
Ausgrid has submitted a federal environmental referral for a 200 MW / 400 MWh battery project in Muswellbrook, New South Wales. This proposal marks a shift for the distribution network service provider as it seeks to develop and own large-scale storage assets internally.
The Australian Energy Regulator has issued updated guidance for the Solar Sharer initiative ahead of its July commencement, while Victoria has detailed a plan to provide three hours of free daily electricity starting in October. These programs aim to reduce household energy costs by incentivising consumption during peak solar generation periods.
Adelaide-based renewable retailer Zen Energy has appointed a new chairperson following the departure of co-founder Ross Garnaut. This leadership transition occurs as the firm actively negotiates a potential sale of the business.
An Australian company announces ground-breaking milestone on the road to commercialising technology that delivers electricity via laser beam.
We test one of Australia's best-value EVs on offer in 2026, packing good comfort and a benchmark 10-year warranty.
A Victorian family looking to switch to an electric SUV has run into an unexpected problem: Some of Australia’s most popular EVs may be off-limits once their teenagers get P-plates.
In this walkaround preview, we take a closer look at Subaru’s new sporty electric SUV, including the design, interior, practicality, technology and how it compares to its competitors.
Is the KGM Musso EV the electric ute Australia has been waiting for? We put it to the test.
TagEnergy has commissioned France's largest battery, a 240MW/480MWh facility, while Iberdrola launched Spain's biggest system at 58MW/120MWh. Concurrently, Engie, ACL Energy, and Chint Solar Europe commenced construction on additional energy storage assets across Belgium, Italy, and Germany.
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) has initiated a programme to encourage battery energy storage systems (BESS) and other inverter-based resources to adopt grid-forming technology.
Chinese integrator HyperStrong has secured a contract to supply a 100MW/440MWh battery energy storage system for a project awarded under a Malaysian government tender process.
Swiss grid operators will transition to market-based remuneration for solar feed-in starting in 2027 to better synchronize production with demand. While small photovoltaic systems will retain a minimum price floor, the policy shift is expected to prioritize local consumption and battery storage integration.
LG Energy Solution’s US battery storage system integrator arm has signed a 1.5GW/6GWh deal with Michigan utility DTE Energy.
Webinar hosted by the Africa Solar Industry Association (AFSIA) tells attendees why projects can fail to materialize in Africa and offers advice to investors looking to develop projects on the continent.
Ofgem is introducing competitive bidding for UK onshore electricity transmission projects to address network congestion and reduce consumer costs. This regulatory shift aims to accelerate infrastructure deployment and stimulate economic growth by ending the traditional monopoly over grid expansion.
Energy-Storage.news Premium speaks with Brattle Group's Andrew Levitt and Dr Long Lam, about PJM and managing load growth.
Independent power producer ContourGlobal has commenced commercial operations at a hybrid facility in Chile featuring 231MW of solar capacity paired with a 1.3GWh battery energy storage system. The installation utilizes a 6.5-hour storage duration to support the local grid.
Researchers have developed a dual-layer encapsulant structure for heterojunction solar modules that utilizes UV-downshifting and UV-blocking to mitigate degradation. This novel design reportedly maintains more than 98% of the module's original performance by filtering harmful ultraviolet transmission.
Latest report from Ember says a surge in rooftop solar capacity in the Philippines is inevitable after the payback period for residential PV fell by almost a year between May 2025 and May 2026.
The federal agency decided to preserve existing antidumping and countervailing duties following a sunset review.
El 16 de junio publicarán las solicitudes admitidas, el 24 del mismo mes se abrirán las ofertas económicas y la adjudicación está prevista para los primeros días de julio.
The system can reportedly deliver flow temperatures up to 75 C, operate in ambient temperatures down to -25 C, and integrates inverter-driven compressors, smart-grid compatibility, hybrid boiler operation and app-based remote controls.
The next-generation N-type module has a peak power output of up to 670 W and a bifacial factor of up to 90%.
A group of German companies and research institutes has developed a PV-integrated aluminum façade element using direct lamination of solar modules onto 3D-shaped metal structures.
I always thought it would be a long while until decent electric 4WD options were available, and die-hard enthusiasts would consider switching. But something has shifted.
The Spanish manufacturer said its new inverter is optimized for stacked mounting in virtual central station configurations. The new product can reach a maximum efficiency of 99.05% and a European efficiency rating of 98.60%.