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New fire safety rules for data centre batteries and a surge in green certificate prices reveal the growing pains of accommodating massive new energy users on the grid.
The Australian Energy Market Commission has proposed four pricing reforms to simplify consumer billing while reflecting dynamic wholesale costs. SA Power Networks and other stakeholders remain divided over whether the framework should mandate specific fixed-plus-dynamic models or allow distribution networks flexibility to manage tariff settings based on local grid conditions.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) in Australia has set out its requirements for lithium-ion battery storage rooms and diesel generator structures in data centres.
Large-scale Generation Certificate (LGC) spot prices have surged by over 100% within several weeks, driven by uncertain market factors. Industry observers are currently debating whether this rapid price escalation stems from increased demand from data centre operators or heightened activity from speculative traders.
A fresh report indicates that firmed solar power is currently more cost-effective than the majority of Asia's proposed gas generation fleet. Furthermore, transitioning to electric road transport across the region is estimated to potentially reduce annual oil import expenditures by over $300 billion.
Australian solar farms face multi-million dollar costs while utility-scale batteries reap rewards following the implementation of new frequency control ancillary services (FCAS) pricing rules. This shift reflects the market's mechanism for penalising assets that contribute to grid instability while incentivising those providing essential frequency support.
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency has committed six years of additional funding to the Australian Centre for Advanced Photovoltaics to advance foundational solar technologies. This investment supports the national goal of achieving ultra-low cost solar generation through continued research at the country's flagship PV program.
Eku Energy has submitted federal environmental applications for two four-hour duration battery storage projects in New South Wales and Victoria. These developments form part of the Macquarie-backed firm's nine-project Australian portfolio currently under advancement.
This may be one of the most important trials underway today, at least if data centres are to provide the grid services they promise.
Neoen seals two new "virtual" contracts with energy retailers for what will be one of the biggest battery projects in Australia.
We test Kia's latest EV6 GT-Line RWD variant, almost 5 years after the first model arrived.
Neoen Australia has signed virtual battery agreements with energy retailers Nectr and SmartestEnergy for Stages 2 and 3 of the Western Downs Battery in Queensland.
Milestone hailed as Hyundai achieved its first V2G discharge in Australia with Ioniq 9 and says the technology is under evaluation and development for many of its electric car models.
New Chinese brand enters Australian market with an affordable electric SUV that boasts range of more than 400 km.
India is projected to surpass 60 GW of domestic solar cell manufacturing capacity by March 2027, potentially meeting 50% of its internal demand. Crisil indicates this expansion is supported by localization mandates, though the accelerated growth may negatively impact facility utilization rates and financial returns.
Portugal is establishing a capacity market for flexible demand, power plants, and batteries, while confirming a dedicated auction for 750 MVA of energy storage capacity.
The US Department of the Interior and Invenergy affiliates have finalized a settlement agreement to reallocate capital away from specific offshore wind lease holdings.
Construction of the 120 MW Sidi Bouzid II solar plant in Tunisia is now underway after the €96 million ($110.1 million) project reached financial close.
GameChange Energy has integrated its solar tracker, electrical balance of system, and transformer platforms to streamline procurement and construction for utility-scale projects. CEO Phillip Vyhanek states the unified approach aims to lower financial risks and costs for developers and EPC firms by reducing the number of individual suppliers.
Spain-based Fotowatio Renewable Ventures (FRV) has secured grid capacity for 2.3GW of planned renewable energy and battery energy storage projects across Germany.
Enphase Energy is pivoting toward solid-state transformer technology to address power supply constraints within the data centre sector. Chief products officer Raghu Belur indicates the microinverter specialist aims to leverage this hardware to mitigate infrastructure challenges currently facing high-capacity computing facilities.
Czech energy trader Second Foundation is transitioning into an owner-operator of battery energy storage systems (BESS) in Germany. Head of Germany Stephan Lehrke confirmed the firm is shifting its strategy from pure asset trading to direct project ownership to optimize battery revenue streams.
Energy storage developer-operator Aypa Power and utility Salt River Project (SRP) have brought the 250MW/1,000MWh Pediment energy storage project online in Mesa, Arizona.
A tender is open in Mongolia for the development of 110 MW of solar tied to 52 MW/188 MWh of battery energy storage across five different sites. The deadline for expressions of interest is August 16.
Iran’s Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Organization says it is looking to shift part of its focus towards small-scale power plants, including installations with hybrid inverters and batteries.
Activity in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) continues to accelerate, with two separate c.
European Energy is set to inaugurate the Tārgale Solar Park in Ventspils Municipality, marking its first completely grid-connected project.
Advances in microbiology, growing demand for CRMs and the search for lower-emission processing are bringing bioleaching back into focus.
Oxford PV reported a 25.6% efficiency for a perovskite–silicon tandem module using Fraunhofer ISE’s Matrix Shingle architecture, marking the first successful integration of both technologies.
Researchers from IPVF and TU Delft have achieved 31% efficiency on a 4 cm² two-terminal perovskite-silicon tandem solar cell using nanotextured silicon heterojunction bottom cells and ambient-air slot-die coated perovskite layers.
A group of sodium-ion (Na-ion) battery-focused companies have launched a new industry coalition, the American Battery Leadership Coalition (ABLC).
Dr. Chuan Lu, Chairman & CEO of Astronergy, and a Director of CHINT Group, says the company’s next phase of growth will include green fuels and virtual power plants.
Argentina has cleared 232 of 235 bids totaling 8.3 GW to proceed in its AlmaSADI storage tender, after proposals exceeded the scheme’s 700 MW reference target by almost 12 times.