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AEMO reports 9 GW of data centres are seeking grid connection, sparking a state-federal clash over who pays for the power as storage developers welcome the new demand.
Australia’s biggest battery developers say they are undeterred by the risk that a runaway boom in subsidised home batteries will cannibalise their revenues because they believe electricity demand will grow fast enough to accommodate all the storage t…
Too often data centres are viewed solely through the lens of electricity consumption. But there is a much broader conversation to be had about the role they can play in supporting the energy transition and strengthening the power system.
Queensland and the Northern Territory have refused to join other jurisdictions in support of regulatory reform to mandate investment in renewable energy by data centres.
AEMO reports Q2 2026 wholesale electricity prices averaged $74/MWh, a six-year low driven by 480,000 home battery installations and a total storage capacity reaching 9GW. Increased renewable output and mild weather reduced gas reliance, cutting Victorian prices by 60% to $56/MWh while NEM emissions hit record quarterly lows.
ACT’s climate strategy underestimates the scale of change needed in its plan to reach net zero by 2045. Serious EV targets might be necessary.
The Australian Energy Market Operator reports that 9 GW of data centre capacity is currently requesting grid connections. While these facilities are presently assisting in managing solar generation peaks, the scale of pending applications poses significant new challenges for network integration.
A Queensland state-owned utility has secured a long-term power purchase agreement for one of Australia's largest wind farms. This transaction represents the first major renewable energy contract signed since the LNP government assumed office two years ago.
The Clean Energy Council is advocating for a unified, legislated national rate for community payments from wind, solar, and battery projects. This proposal aims to replace the current fragmented system of local government contributions to streamline developer obligations across Australia.
Australian wholesale electricity prices have dropped significantly as increased wind generation displaces coal and battery storage reduces gas reliance. Gas generation reached a 23-year low during this period, while household storage systems helped flatten evening demand peaks across the grid.
The Federal Labor government is considering the development of a third domestic oil refinery to bolster fuel security. However, energy analysts argue the proposal is counterproductive, suggesting that accelerating electric vehicle adoption offers a more effective pathway toward national energy independence.
Former ADF chief Chris Barrie warns that Australia's continued reliance on fossil fuel exports jeopardizes national security and contradicts the domestic transition to renewable energy. He describes the current dual approach of expanding coal and gas while decarbonizing the grid as a strategic failure.
Some stakeholders have used CSIRO's No Progress GenCost scenario to argue net zero should be abandoned. But this scenario comes with seven caveats and one big spoiler – it's not the cheapest path.
Wind project featuring 93 of the country's biggest turbines and a massive 4,000 MWh batteryseeks state planning approval.
Voters in Victoria are angry about the rising cost of living. But One Nation will make things worse, particularly when it comes to energy.
Support for renewables is not where it needs to be to get the energy transition done, new survey says, as uncertainty fuels doubt and suspicion.
The government of Malaysia has unveiled the next round of its Large-scale solar (LSS) program tender seeking 2.5GW of solar PV co-located with 1.25GW of battery energy storage system (BESS) capacity.
Zenobē has expanded into the German market by acquiring Bavaria-based developer SDP Energie. The transaction secures a 1.75GW pipeline of transmission-connected battery energy storage projects for the UK-headquartered firm.
CATL has released technical specifications for its Tener grid-scale battery energy storage system, which utilizes sodium-ion chemistry and features millisecond-level self-healing capabilities. The product aims to provide a stable alternative to lithium-ion for large-scale stationary storage applications.
A recent discussion hosted by the Middle East Solar Industry Association (MESIA) found the next phase of Algeria's solar expansion will be shaped by gas economics, procurement design, grid readiness and whether the country can turn its 15 GW target i…
Zambia has added 100 MW to its Chisamba solar plant, with construction of the second phase taking just seven months.
Envision Energy is pivoting its strategy to become a comprehensive energy infrastructure provider, focusing on the integration of energy storage systems and addressing the rising electricity requirements of AI-driven data centres.
Hanoi Power Corporation (EVNHANOI) has begun pilot operation of five battery energy storage systems at substations in Hanoi, Vietnam.
Ameren Missouri confirmed plans to construct the 2.1GW West Alton Energy Center, a proposed combined-cycle natural gas facility in the US.
Chile's Ministry of Energy has presented its preliminary long-term energy plan, which anticipates between 27 GW and 58 GW of new solar capacity over the next 30 years across five different growth scenarios.
Malawi’s energy minister was on hand last week as the southeast African country inaugurated its first large-scale standalone battery energy storage system (BESS).
Volvo gets approval for its EX60 electric SUV in Australia, with long range offerings and 2.4 tonne tow capacity.
French firm Solmeria has launched a digital marketplace dedicated to the acquisition and divestment of solar energy and battery storage assets across Europe. Formerly operating as Ferme Solaire, the company opened the platform this month to facilitate project transactions within the European renewable sector.
US-based alternative investment firm Strategic Value Partners (SVP) has agreed to acquire a minority equity stake in South Field Energy through its managed funds, the SVP Funds.
ACCIONA Energía has finalised the sale of a 361MW portfolio of operational wind farms located in Spain to Galp New Energies in a deal valued at €432m ($491.2m).
The South Korean company says the expansion is geared towards meeting demand from the AI and space industries in the US.
There can be great value in co-location, but the operational reality is not as simple as it may sound, writes Daniel Moore-Oats of Arenko.
The group's agrivoltaic proposal, known as SolarRoot, integrates photovoltaics with crops, rainwater harvesting and subsurface drip irrigation controlled by moisture sensors.
Research from Morocco assessing the techno-economic potential of floating PV at a Moroccan dam finds such installations can help to mitigate water stress while increasing the country's renewable energy generation.
An international research team developed an open-source framework for intraday, national-scale PV forecasting that combines satellite-based deep learning, optical-flow techniques, and numerical weather prediction models.
Second stage of huge Supernode battery project starts operations, making it the biggest battery in Australia's main grid, and another stage, possibly two, to come.
Goldman Sachs and Barclays have emerged as the leading financial advisers for M&A in the power sector during the first half (H1) of 2026.
The fire, which broke out last Wednesday afternoon, left one worker injured with burns. The cause of the fire is yet to be reported.
Longest range and six-seater version of best-selling Model Y now available for immediate delivery in many states in Australia.
The company showcased its new TNC 3.0 module series and BIFIMAX variants at The smarter E 2026, demonstrating high performance in low-light scenarios.
Eversource and National Grid have expanded their ConnectedSolutions demand response program in Massachusetts to include vehicle-to-grid technology. The update allows owners of compatible electric vehicles to export power back to the network, integrating mobile battery storage into the utilities' existing virtual power plant framework.
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