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NSW is spending $225 million to connect 1.3 GW of new renewables as AEMO warns data centres must be 'sensible' and batteries 'fundamentally change' the grid.
Victoria has just concluded a year-long parliamentary inquiry into how to “harmonise electric vehicles with electricity supply and demand”.
Data centres have a responsibility to actively participate in energy networks in a fair and sensible way, but better investment signals are needed to encourage them to flexibly manage their energy use, according to the head of the Australian Energy M…
Having been at the helm of an energy utility for 15 years and surviving three separate owners, Alinta Energy CEO Jeff Dimery is entitled to offer a few history lessons. Lesson one: Beware the ‘next big thing’.
The New South Wales government is allocating $225 million for essential grid infrastructure to facilitate the connection of 1.3 GW of wind and solar capacity within a key Renewable Energy Zone.
AEMO Chief Executive Daniel Westerman states that the rapid integration of utility-scale and distributed battery storage is fundamentally altering the National Electricity Market's operational landscape and future infrastructure planning blueprints.
AEMO Chief Executive Daniel Westerman reports that Australia’s expanding fleet of residential batteries provides significant grid stability and peak demand reduction, even when these systems operate independently outside of formal Virtual Power Plants.
Malaysia infrastructure giant buys into one of the biggest solar and battery hybrids in Australia, with a view to making it even bigger to accommodate data centres.
Gamuda Renewables has acquired an equity stake in the Hazelwood North project in Victoria, which combines solar generation with a 1,800MWh battery energy storage system.
Former US science envoy calls out Australia's push for gas, but is amazed that renewables have succeeded at all, given the wall of money arrayed against it.
Australia has become the ultimate global testbed for decentralised energy. Indian energy tech giant Kimbal is leveraging this unique environment to deploy its Edge Intelligence platform.
The world's inaugural subsea data centre has commenced operations near Shanghai, China, utilizing seawater for cooling and offshore wind turbines for its power supply.
BYD Australia signs deal with Pickles to auction its second-hand fleet vehicles, as electrics and plug-ins gain ground in used car market.
German renewable asset managers face increased volatility as the market transitions from fixed feed-in tariffs to a system defined by frequent negative pricing and grid congestion. To maintain performance, fund managers must now integrate granular 15-minute trading data and redispatch effects into their operational reporting rather than relying on traditional monthly revenue summaries.
The US Department of Energy says it will provide up to $500m in Defense Production Act funding to support coal plants and new export infrastructure
EDP Renewables and Salt River Project have commissioned the 200MW/800MWh Flat Ridge battery storage facility in Arizona. Concurrently, Pathway Power secured a $150 million credit facility for its US project pipeline, while B2U Storage Works partnered with Waymo to repurpose autonomous vehicle batteries for grid-scale energy storage systems.
Grenergy has officially opened the Elena battery energy storage facility in northern Chile, featuring a commissioned capacity of 3.5GWh. Located in María Elena, the project represents a significant expansion of the firm's global storage portfolio.
Western University researchers demonstrated a foam-backed floating solar system using air-bubblers to prevent ice formation in freezing climates. The technology increased annual energy yields by 2.7% compared to standard panels and achieved a projected 4.2-year payback period under high-cost electricity scenarios.
General Motors is entering the utility-scale storage sector through a strategic partnership with startup Peak Energy to develop and deploy sodium-ion battery technology for power grids.
German grid operators are expected to increasingly value synthetic inertia from battery energy storage systems as traditional synchronous generation declines. While regulatory hurdles persist, the service is projected to become a vital revenue stream for BESS developers supporting European grid stability.
Mitsubishi HC Capital and Brookfield have announced an agreement to establish a jointly controlled renewable energy company.
Poland's new National Energy and Climate Plan (KPEiK) sets out an accelerated energy transition through 2040, with a strong focus on expanding renewables, grid capacity, and energy affordability.
The president of Chile, José Antonio Kast Rist, was in attendance as IPP Grenergy inaugurated a 3.5GWh battery energy storage system (BESS).
German battery energy storage developers are increasingly adopting tolling structures and partnering with specialist counterparties to mitigate investment risks stemming from the country's current political instability.
Solar industry campaigns against tax on panels and inverters ahead of proposed hike in budget. Calls for abolition of customs duties on batteries and inverters.
JA Solar has rebranded as JA to reflect its transition from a dedicated PV manufacturer to a provider of integrated clean technology solutions. The company is expanding its portfolio to encompass solar products, energy storage systems, smart energy management, and financial services.
The landscape for solar PV manufacturing in the United States is set to move from bystander-curiosity to manufacturing-scrutiny.
We go through the main movers and shakers commercialising large-scale thermal energy storage technologies today.
A trio of notable Germany announcements: Aquila Clean Energy EMEA has financed a merchant project, Chint Solar has sold a portfolio to Second Foundation while Twaice will provide analytics on behalf of BayWa r.e..
The Canton of Grisons has launched a tender process to install PV systems on 50 retaining walls along cantonal roads, inviting institutional partners to design, finance, build, and operate the installations.
CATL, BYD, JA Solar, Trina Solar, Three Gorges and Huawei are among those listed under the US Department of Defense’s trade restriction, effective from 2027.
ABB has launched a pre-engineered synchronous condenser package to help AI data centres connect faster and operate more reliably on strained grids.
The 19,000 modules are HI-MO5 panels provided by Chinese manufacturer Longi.
Kehua unveiled a 465 kW, 1,600 V string inverter at SNEC 2026 aimed at utility-scale solar, enabling up to 5.6 MW sub-arrays and cutting system costs through longer strings and reduced cabling.
Plenitude, a company controlled by Eni, has begun production from the second 200MW section of its Renopool photovoltaic (PV) project, situated in Solana de los Barros, Badajoz, in Spain’s Extremadura region.