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Data centre demand forces a grid reckoning as Transgrid seeks new rules to manage phantom load, while gigawatt-scale solar and storage projects enter the pipeline.
New South Wales transmission network owner Transgrid is working with the state government on a rule change request to enable it to recover costs based on capacity, whether data centres use it or not.
Energy North has submitted federal environmental plans for Project Ares, a hyperscale data centre in the Northern Territory supported by a 3GW solar array, 16GWh of battery storage, and a 1,038MW gas plant. Led by former Decmil CEO Scott Criddle, the proposal faces scrutiny over its 4-gigalitre annual water usage and the inclusion of gas generation amid evolving AEMC firming requirements.
First Energy is preparing to launch its Solar Sharer Offer on July 1, providing New South Wales customers with free electricity between 11am and 2pm. However, the retailer is not yet actively marketing the plan, which requires users to shift consumption away from the 3pm-9pm window to avoid higher peak and off-peak tariffs designed to offset the free midday period.
Hydrogen Headstart grantee Orica has made a Final Investment Decision (FID) to proceed with its Hunter Valley Hydrogen Hub, which is set to receive $432 million in funding under the program.
Australian AI infrastructure developer Firmus Technologies has signed a 12-year wholesale energy supply agreement with Gunvor Group, including 1.5GWh of battery storage by 2032.
The 18MW Hunter Valley Hydrogen Hub in New South Wales has reached a final investment decision, marking a milestone for the federal Hydrogen Headstart program. Developed by Orica and Origin Energy, the project will supply green hydrogen to the Kooragang Island ammonia plant to displace natural gas use.
One year after the Cheaper Home Batteries program launched, industry experts are calling for a fundamental redesign of Australian energy market rules. The proposed reforms aim to shift from traditional cost-recovery models toward systems that actively reward the flexibility provided by distributed energy resources.
The Clean Energy Regulator reports that 2025 achieved record-breaking growth for small-scale storage, marking a pivotal shift for consumer energy. This surge in residential installations follows the first anniversary of the federal Cheaper Home Batteries program.
The Solar Sharer initiative has launched to provide free electricity to consumers, functioning as a potential grid stabilization tool while primarily incentivizing home battery adoption. While framed as an equity measure, the program's design suggests it may be most effective at balancing network loads through distributed storage systems.
Renewable energy sources across the UK generated a record share of the country’s electricity in the first quarter of 2026, driven by increased wind power generation.
Project Ares wants to build a 1 GW data centre on a cattle station on Australia's Top End and power it with 3 GW of solar and a 16 GWh battery. It also wants to build a giga-scale gas plant.
The 150MW/300MWh Bungama Battery Energy Storage System has commenced full commercial operations in South Australia. The facility enters the market following a significant seven-year low in local wind generation that highlighted the state's requirement for increased dispatchable firming capacity.
Wärtsilä has finalized commissioning of the 150MW/300MWh Bungama Battery Energy Storage System in South Australia. Owned and operated by Revera Energy, the facility is now fully operational to support grid stability and energy shifting.
NHOA Energy has received notice to proceed from Neoen for the Culcairn Battery project, a 215MW/963 MWh energy storage facility to be installed in New South Wales (NSW), Australia.
Samsung C&T Renewable Energy Australia has submitted the 600MWh Comet Park BESS for federal environmental assessment under the EPBC Act.
The acquisition of the top-ten renewable energy developer marks KKR's largest individual investment in the clean energy sector to date.
Neoen has secured a 20-year capacity services agreement for a 200MW/1,600MWh battery energy storage system in Ontario, Canada. The contract was granted through the Independent Electricity System Operator’s Second Long-Term Request for Proposals procurement process.
Energy Dome has secured land, planning approval, and grid access for a 23 MW/200 MWh CO2-based energy storage facility in Ireland. The project, which holds a 10-year capacity contract, is expected to begin operations in 2028.
Energy and data centre executives are adopting strategic procurement and enhanced visibility to mitigate persistent supply chain disruptions. Research indicates that industry leaders are prioritising resilience and data-driven management to navigate ongoing logistical challenges and equipment shortages.
Independent power producer Grenergy has secured a 1TWh annual night-time power purchase agreement for its 3.5GWh Elena battery energy storage system project located in Chile.
Latest government figures add that Scotland’s storage capacity surpassed 1.5 GW by the end of March. There are currently 0.2 GW of solar and 3 GW of battery storage projects under construction in Scotland.
Testing has commenced at a 25 MW green hydrogen plant in Spain, which is expected to generate 2,800 tonnes of fuel annually via a renewable power purchase agreement. The facility is projected to become the nation's largest operational site by 2026 as it transitions industrial processes away from grey hydrogen.
Global battery energy storage installations exceeded 320GWh in 2025, representing a year-on-year growth rate of more than 50%. BYD secured the top position for system shipments, while South Korean manufacturers failed to place within the top ten battery cell suppliers.
BW ESS has commenced construction on a large battery energy storage system (BESS) near the Klostermansfeld substation in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany.
Southeast Asian nations must prioritize energy storage deployment to mitigate volatile fossil fuel prices and transition toward renewable-based economies. Rising coal and gas costs have rendered the shift to sustainable power a critical survival requirement for the ASEAN region.
A lot of work and thought still needs to go into maximising the potential for co-location of solar and BESS technology, panellists at the Clean Power 2030 Summit said yesterday (30 June).
Siemens Energy has secured a contract to provide power generation equipment and long-term maintenance services for two independent power producer projects in Oman.
The Solar Sharer policy faces scrutiny over potential inequities, as the scheme's design may offer disproportionate financial advantages to residential battery owners while failing to provide equivalent benefits for renters or those without storage assets.
Three massive BESS projects have been launched in Europe: BW ESS has broken ground on a 1GW/5.7GWh system in Germany, while Greenvolt and Giga Storage have enlisted suppliers (BYD and Tesla) for 2.4GWh and 2.8GWh projects in Poland and Belgium.
Two wind and battery projects stuck in state government's "call-in" queue for more than a year are moving forward, as the developer prepares to resubmit revised development applications.
UK-based engineering and professional services consulting firm WSP explains how a late-June 2026 heatwave forced France to cut output at river-cooled nuclear reactors as the Rhône, the Garonne and the Seine approached their thermal limits.
The result was confirmed by the European Solar Test Installation (ESTI).
Ignitis has received a positive EIA decision for the Curonian Nord offshore wind farm from the Environmental Protection Agency of Lithuania.
Germany’s RWE and Greece’s PPC have finished building nine solar farms in northern Greece. The two partners are now working on two additional projects in the area with a combined capacity of 567 MW, due for commissioning next year.
Deakin University’s Andrea La Nauze on the early findings from an Australia-first trial of technology that lets households and businesses trade rooftop solar via a digital platform.
Learn how digital twins combine BIM, IoT and AI to predict failures, optimise maintenance, improve resilience, and support net-zero targets
The system features an architecture that separates AC charging from controlled DC discharging and allows the EV charger and inverter to be installed up to 50 meters apart.
We explore Brazil's growing role in the global rare earth industry and whether it can become a key supplier to Western markets.
North American solar mounting manufacturer Opsun Systems Inc. has launched a commercial flat-roof racking solution engineered to support and house string inverters directly alongside rooftop arrays.
Researchers in Sweden studied oat production under a vertical agrivoltaic system during the 2024 growing season, comparing it with ground-mounted and open-field conditions.