Shapeshifting: flexing our system to ward off the werewolves
The Energy Co AU EV ·
Mythology is full of shapeshifting characters — those people who change physically into animals, monsters or sometimes even gods.
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8 August 2026
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Canberra reviews emissions caps for major polluters, but fresh doubts emerge over the 82% renewable target as market pressures mount on legacy generators.
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Australia’s first offshore wind auction is “going ahead as planned,” new energy minister confirms
RenewEconomy AU Wind ·
Victoria's new energy minister confirmed the state will proceed with Australia's inaugural offshore wind auction as scheduled, dismissing rumors of potential delays to the procurement process.
Bowen launches review of emission caps and credits for Australia’s biggest carbon polluters
RenewEconomy AU Carbon ·
Energy Minister Chris Bowen has initiated a review of the Safeguard Mechanism's emission caps and credit settings to align Australia's largest industrial polluters with 2030 and 2035 climate targets. The evaluation will focus on the regulatory framework governing the nation's highest-emitting facilities to ensure decarbonisation trajectories remain on track.
EnergyAustralia looks to future of coal generator sites as results hit by low prices and customer losses
RenewEconomy – Storage AU Storage ·
EnergyAustralia is evaluating redevelopment options for its Yallourn coal-fired power station site following financial results impacted by declining wholesale prices and significant customer attrition. The retailer anticipates that tight margins and low market pricing will persist, complicating the transition strategy for its aging thermal assets.
Construction and concrete pours begin on another wind farm, as one state prepares to say goodbye to coal
RenewEconomy AU Wind ·
Construction has commenced on the Waddi wind farm in Western Australia, supported by a power purchase agreement with state-owned utility Synergy. The project progresses as the state advances its scheduled retirement of coal-fired generation assets.
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Massive wind project, with up to 280 of Australia’s biggest-ever turbines, seeks federal green tick
RenewEconomy AU Wind ·
Plans for a potentially massive new wind farm start federal environmental assessment, proposing up to 280 of the most powerful turbines seen in Australia.
Energy Insiders Podcast: Will data centres make or break wind?
RenewEconomy AU Solar ·
Former Clean Energy Council head Kane Thornton has transitioned to the data centre sector, which is emerging as a primary purchaser of renewable energy. Key industry updates include Chris Bowen's revised regulatory framework and an increased rebate for rooftop solar installations.
ZEBRE submits 180MW BESS to Australia’s EPBC Act as ZEN Energy administration fails to slow pipeline
Energy-Storage.News AU Storage ·
ZEBRE has submitted the 180MW/360MWh Noblevale Battery in Queensland for federal environmental assessment under the EPBC Act.
World’s largest cattle station installs microgrid as primary power source
PV Magazine AU Solar ·
Anna Creek Station in South Australia has implemented a rooftop solar microgrid to serve as its main electricity supply. The installation aims to lower operational diesel expenses and improve power reliability for the world's largest cattle station.
Labor’s data centre gas double-speak leaves the gate open for dodgy offsets
RenewEconomy AU Storage ·
A promise of banning gas while waving through “gas firming” and “gas peaking” with unlimited offsets leaves gate open to fossil power buying its way clean with offsets.
“Second roof:” Solar glass pioneer unveils big rooftop module in time to ride wave of expanded PV subsidy
RenewEconomy – Solar AU Solar ·
Australian solar glass and window specialist gets CEC accreditation for its new integrated solar panel, just in time for the expansion of the federal PV subsidy.
Climate Active is dead. The funeral will not be certified carbon neutral
RenewEconomy AU Policy ·
Australia's government-run "carbon neutral" certification scheme is being wound up. It is good news for the climate.
Reality is dawning … it would take a major miracle to reach 82% by 2030
WattClarity AU Grid ·
In the past couple weeks (including at ACES 2026, but also elsewhere) it's seemed that the penny has dropped ... only by a miracle will we achieve 82% by 2030.
Instantaneous (but much smaller) drop in frequency on Friday 7th August 2026 with Millmerran Unit 1 trip
WattClarity AU Grid ·
A much more 'traditional' drop in frequency on Friday morning 7th August 2026 (compared to the stranger-but-deeper drop on Wednesday 5th August 2026), with Friday's following a coal unit trip
EV numbers hit 650,000 in Australia, Volvo says electric cars were two thirds of its sales in July
The Driven AU EV ·
Australia's EV fleet has reached 650,000, or 3 per cent of total car fleets, as legacy makers like Volvo say two thirds of sales in latest month were full battery electric.
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Spanish government awards €360 million for co-located battery storage projects
Energy-Storage.News GLOBAL Storage ·
The Spanish Ministry of Ecological Transition (MITECO) has awarded €360 million (US$415 million) to 1.14GW of solar PV co-located with battery energy storage system (BESS) projects.
The Hydrogen Stream: Over $1 billion in funds for projects in Spain, the Netherlands
PV Magazine GLOBAL Solar ·
The Spanish government allocated €274.2 million to fund four renewable hydrogen developments totaling 102.27 MW of electrolysis capacity, while the European Commission authorized a €780 million Dutch subsidy program for green hydrogen generation.
Emerge Renewables starts up solar glass factory in India
PV Magazine GLOBAL Solar ·
Emerge Renewables this week announced the lighting of furnaces at its new solar glass manufacturing facility at the Keshwana Industrial Area in Rajasthan.
Saudi company to build 760 MW of solar, 1,077 MWh of BESS in Syria
PV Magazine GLOBAL Storage ·
Syria’s state-owned electric utility has signed three agreements with Saudi’s Al-Harfi Construction company to develop 760 MW of solar and 1,077 MWh of battery energy storage (BESS) capacity.
High energy prices reshape Dutch solar market ahead of net-metering phaseout
PV Magazine GLOBAL Solar ·
Dutch residential solar sales are declining as high electricity costs, grid constraints, and the scheduled termination of net-metering incentives drive a shift toward domestic battery storage adoption.
Nordex secures 525MW turbine order from Türkerler
Power Technology GLOBAL Wind ·
Nordex has secured a contract from Türkerler to supply and install wind turbines with a total capacity of 525MW for a project in Türkiye.
EV manufacturer Ola Electric brings cell-to-pack vertical integration into India’s utility-scale BESS market with 20GWh MoU
Energy-Storage.News GLOBAL Storage ·
Ola Electric has entered the utility-scale energy storage sector by signing a Memorandum of Understanding to deploy 20GWh of capacity. The Indian manufacturer intends to leverage a vertically integrated cell-to-pack production model to supply the grid-scale market.
Is the traditional PPA dying in Southern Africa?
PV Magazine GLOBAL Solar ·
Southern Africa's renewable energy sector is shifting away from conventional power purchase agreements as the primary mechanism for project deployment. This transition marks a significant evolution in how regional clean energy infrastructure is financed and contracted.
US DOE closes US$489 million loan with Pattern Energy to support BESS, natural gas in Puerto Rico
Energy-Storage.News GLOBAL Storage ·
The US Department of Energy (DOE) has closed a US$489.4 million loan to Amanecer Puerto Rico, a subsidiary of developer Pattern Energy to support Puerto Rico’s electric grid.
Aura Power, Verdant merge to form UK solar-BESS IPP
Power Technology GLOBAL Storage ·
Aura Power Developments and Verdant Energy have combined to form a new independent power producer (IPP) focused on solar and battery energy storage systems (BESS) in the UK.
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Construction begins on Utilitas’ wind and battery project in Latvia
Power Technology GLOBAL Wind ·
Utilitas Wind has begun construction on a wind farm and battery energy storage project near Lode, in the Valmiera municipality of Latvia.
Apollo Power claims certification first for lightweight flexible module
PV Magazine GLOBAL Solar ·
Apollo Power has secured IEC 61215 and 61730 certifications for its flexible, lightweight solar modules, marking a claimed global first for this technology type. The manufacturer also intends to launch a specialized solar roofing solution by late 2026.
Germany: BNetzA’s post-2029 dynamic grid fees to reward grid-friendly behaviour, but more clarity needed
Energy-Storage.News GLOBAL Storage ·
Germany's regulator BNetzA has released a draft decision for post-2029 dynamic grid fees designed to incentivise grid-friendly operations, though the proposal currently lacks the clarity required for energy storage developers to finalise long-term business cases.
Haizea delivers monopiles for Ørsted’s 2.9GW Hornsea 3 wind farm
Power Technology GLOBAL Wind ·
Haizea Wind Group has completed delivery of the largest monopiles ever manufactured in Southern Europe, which will be used in Ørsted's 2.9GW Hornsea 3 offshore wind farm in the North Sea.
Students steer solar-powered racing cars to glory in American Solar Challenge
PV Magazine GLOBAL Solar ·
Following months of hard work on their solar cars, the winners of the Electrek American Solar Challenge 2026 were honored at a special awards ceremony held in Amarillo.
Chinese polysilicon majors pledge to end loss-making sales
PV Magazine GLOBAL Solar ·
China's top eight polysilicon producers, controlling more than 90% of effective Chinese polysilicon capacity, have signed an industry pricing and capacity-discipline initiative.
August eclipse to test European, US grids with solar ramps
PV Magazine GLOBAL Solar ·
In a new weekly update for pv magazine, Solcast, a DNV company, explores the expected impact of the forthcoming solar eclipse on August 12.
The Driven Podcast: More small electric cars arrive as EV sales stay big
The Driven AU EV ·
Australian BEV sales pass the 20% mark for the second month in a row as Geely's best-selling hatchback arrives on Australian shores. Plus, news of the week.
The Driven Podcast: More small cars arrive as EV sales stay big
RenewEconomy AU EV ·
Australian BEV sales pass the 20% mark for the second month in a row as Geely's best-selling hatchback arrives on Australian shores. Plus, news of the week.
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