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South Australia backs 1.3 GW of big batteries as AEMO slashes VPP forecasts, exposing a growing rift between large-scale procurement and lagging consumer participation in the grid.
AEMO has downgraded its virtual power plant (VPP) uptake forecasts as fewer than 20% of battery owners enroll, threatening a projected $3.1 billion in grid investment savings by 2050. Industry leaders and retailers are now calling for urgent market reforms and improved consumer value propositions to address concerns over asset control and insufficient financial incentives.
The Federal Government's national gas reservation blueprint mandates ten LNG exporters supply up to 20% of export volumes to domestic markets annually to secure export permits. While the East Coast faces no immediate supply gaps until the mid-2030s, the Minister will adjust yearly obligations by November 1 to balance domestic needs against export flexibility.
South Australia's first Firm Energy Reliability Mechanism (FERM) tender has awarded agreements to six battery energy storage projects totalling 1,334MW and 5,336MWh.
ARENA has increased its financial backing for Amber Electric with an additional $13.6 million to scale vehicle-to-grid technology across Australia. This funding boost brings the total investment to $16 million, aiming to accelerate the integration of electric vehicles into the national energy grid.
The Federal Government’s energy strategy recorded a period of growth characterized by increased renewable generation, battery storage, and electric vehicle adoption alongside declining coal output. These shifts contributed to reduced national emissions and lower wholesale electricity prices while stimulating fresh capital investment into the sector.
State formally declares five onshore renewable energy zones and one “shoreline” REZ, to guide its step-change to 65% renewable by 2030 and 95% by 2035.
Big batteries scoop the pool and sideline gas in "firming tender" designed to secure supply at times of system stress as state moves to 100 per cent net renewables.
The federal government has granted environmental approval for a large-scale battery project featuring a six-hour storage duration. Located between a coal generation region and high-demand areas, the facility is positioned to leverage existing grid infrastructure for long-duration energy dispatch.
In the latest of a series on solar manufacturing facilities around the world, pv magazine presents Australia’s only manufacturer of solar panels, Tindo Solar, and its manufacturing facility in Adelaide which is undergoing development to increase prod…
The Australian Energy Market Commission has initiated a review into the role of distribution networks in providing electric vehicle charging infrastructure. This inquiry will evaluate existing ring-fencing regulations to determine if network businesses should be permitted to compete in the evolving EV services market.
Ausgrid has submitted its 150MW/300MWh Berkeley Vale BESS to the Australian government's EPBC Act for federal environmental assessment.
Fox ESS announces an important step in the brand’s ongoing journey of innovation, trust, and long-term commitment to a more resilient future.
Thermal energy storage hopeful begins key engineering and design study for what could be the largest project of its kind in Australia.
Spanish energy giant lobs another plantation wind project into EPBC queue, highlighting the minimal impact these projects will have on highly modified sites.
If BYD can bring a quick-charging, long-range electric ute to Australia at the right price, it could quickly become not just the best selling EV, but the number 1 selling vehicle, full stop.
TotalEnergies subsidiary Centre Manche Energies has submitted a formal application for a 1.5GW offshore wind facility located off the coast of Normandy. The proposal seeks necessary regulatory approvals to advance the large-scale maritime generation project.
The German network regulator’s decision to maintain grid fee exemptions for battery storage “ensures that billions in private investment remain directed” into the market, Energy-Storage.news has heard.
The China Nonferrous Metals Industry Association reported that polysilicon and wafer prices held steady this week amid stagnant trading and reduced order volumes. Downstream buyers have adopted a cautious approach, leading to a market-wide pause in procurement activity.
Gresham House Energy Storage Fund, the United Kingdom's largest owner of battery assets, is reassessing its investment strategy and operational performance to address recent market challenges. The fund's leadership aims to demonstrate the long-term viability of its portfolio following a period of volatility in the British energy storage sector.
Nord Pool has integrated Clean Horizon’s European battery energy storage revenue index into its Data Portal to provide transparent benchmarks for merchant asset performance. The tool aims to mitigate trader bias risks by offering independent valuation data for BESS projects across various European power markets.
Nextpower has entered the battery energy storage system market to capitalise on rising electricity demand driven by the global expansion of artificial intelligence data centres.
DEME, through its Tokyo-based joint venture Japan Offshore Marine (JOM), has secured a contract to provide engineering services and charter vessels for the offshore installation of 21 wind turbines at Japan’s Oga–Katagami–Akita offshore wind project.
SolaX Power has finalized large-scale fire safety evaluations for its ORI energy storage system, testing the unit's structural integrity and thermal management under extreme fault scenarios. The assessment focused on full-system behavior rather than individual components to verify safety performance for commercial and industrial applications.
In this Energy-Storage.news roundup, a collection of battery energy storage system (BESS)-related announcements from NeoVolta, Goshe Energy Storage, Frontier Power USA and Stella Energy Solutions, and Prevalon Energy.
JCB has debuted its inaugural hydrogen-powered backhoe loader featuring a 55 kW engine and 350-bar storage tanks. Part of a £100 million development initiative, the machinery is designed to match diesel performance levels and sustain full-day operational capacity.
This week, Women in Solar+ Europe (WiSEu) shares insights from a panel at Solar & Storage Live España 2026, examining how inclusive leadership and psychological safety drive innovation, collaboration, and resilience in the energy transition.
Federal government supercharges landmark V2G pilot to 1,000 EVs, but so far only BYD has come forward to offer its vehicles.
India installed 2.7 GW of rooftop solar capacity in the first quarter of 2026, driven largely by residential installations under the PM Surya Ghar program.
Jet Charge founder Tim Washington on the need for more chargers, faster machines, multiple bays and electric trucks. Plus: CIS tender results, electrification and other news of the week.
Asia-Pacific (APAC) has become the world’s dominant solar PV market, driven by exceptional installation growth over the past decade.
ContourGlobal has commenced operations at its Victor Jara hybrid power plant located in Tarapacá, Chile, featuring a 231MWp solar photovoltaic (PV) plant with a 1.3GWh battery system.
CAS-led researchers developed a peak-selective passivation strategy using aluminum oxide nanocoating to solve leakage issues in pyramid-textured silicon for perovskite–silicon tandem cells.
The research group led by Professor Martin Green has published Version 68 of the solar cell efficiency tables. There are 21 new results reported in the new version.
Electric truck operations in Australia are hampered by night-time curfews that were designed to protect communities from noisy diesel trucks.
SSE has reported operating profit of £1.8bn ($2.5bn) for the year ending 31 March 2026, marking a 4% decrease from the £1.9bn ($2.6bn) in 2025.
The new heat pump system offers 4–12 kW output, up to 75 C flow temperature, and uses R290 refrigerant for efficient retrofit and new-build applications.