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Queensland is mandating its biggest energy users to underwrite new wind farms, a direct intervention to break an investment drought in the nation's most coal-dependent state.
Overhauling Australian Carbon Credit Unit price caps, putting limits on companies’ use of offsets and lowering tonnage emissions thresholds for the Safeguard Mechanism could boost the scheme’s heavy lifting toward Australia’s 2035 targets, according…
New government mandates are positioning major industrial consumers, including data centres and Australia's largest aluminium smelter, to drive fresh investment in wind energy projects across Queensland. This policy intervention aims to end a prolonged stagnation in wind development within the nation's most coal-reliant state.
The developers behind a mammoth proposed 1.4 gigawatt (GW) wind farm is seeking federal environmental approval to add a solar and battery project alongside it.
UNSW researchers developed a defect-engineering strategy for wide-bandgap CZTS solar cells that suppresses copper out-diffusion and harmful defects, achieving a 12.6% efficiency and 852.8 mV open-circuit voltage.
Eight charts show how two big policy announcements in the space of a fortnight have transformed the economics for commercial solar and battery projects.
An analysis of 89 Capacity Investment Scheme projects across five NEM tenders highlights discrepancies between developer announcements and AEMO's official status for the 2026 Electricity Statement of Opportunities. The review assesses the delivery progress of these awarded assets against reliability modelling expectations.
Global battery manufacturer CATL has achieved carbon neutrality across its direct manufacturing operations by utilizing zero-carbon power. The company is now shifting its focus toward decarbonizing its broader supply chain to further reduce lifecycle emissions for its energy storage and electric vehicle products.
Construction has officially started on the 200MW/400MWh Steel River East battery energy storage system (BESS) in Newcastle, New South Wales, marking the first project delivery for developer PLUS Grid Storage.
NSW has introduced a new upfront discount scheme for battery storage systems installed by businesses and apartment buildings.
Australia's energy transition discourse is expanding beyond electricity to address the decarbonisation of liquid fuels. This shift focuses on the industrial potential of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and its role in enhancing national energy security.
UNSW researchers are launching a study into the technical characteristics of grid-forming inverters to evaluate their capacity to replace traditional synchronous machines. This investigation aims to determine if digital technology can provide the essential grid stability required for a system with zero reliance on spinning generators.
After more than two decades of planning, this huge wind project is edging closer to construction. For the farmers hosting the turbines, it can't come soon enough.
Ferrari's first Luce EV sold at auction to a US billionaire for $A56 million, with the money to go to charity.
Australian investors are pushing for big changes to Australia's major pollution policy and they could force more companies to reduce pollution.
Zeekr plans to launch its 7GT electric wagon in Australia, featuring a 500 kW powertrain capable of reaching 100 km/h in 3.5 seconds. The announcement follows the manufacturer surpassing 10,000 global sales for the model.
European solar module prices remain stable despite record heatwaves driving electricity demand, as persistent oversupply offsets high installer activity. While order books for installations are robust, ongoing policy ambiguity continues to limit the pace of broader renewable energy deployment across the continent.
Germany awarded 2.135 GW of utility-scale solar capacity across 261 bids at an average €0.0479/kWh, with Bavaria receiving the largest share.
Portugal looks set to ramp up its battery storage capacity from 20 MW commissioned by the end of last year but the Portuguese Association Of Renewable Energy says success will depend on licensing, grid access and sufficient stable revenue streams.
China's energy storage sector expanded by 100% in 2025, marking the second straight year of doubled capacity as falling costs reached a critical market inflection point.
AES Andes has commissioned a 510 MW solar-plus-storage facility in Chile’s Antofagasta region, marking the completion of a multi-phase development started in 2016. The project represents a total capital investment exceeding $1.3 billion.
US startup Form Energy has secured a US$750 million Series G financing round led by global investment management firm T. Rowe Price.
Juniper Green Energy has been awarded a letter of award (LoA) from the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECi) for the development of a 230MW Firm and Dispatchable Renewable Energy (FDRE) round-the-clock (RTC) power project.
Canadian Solar has confirmed the formal conclusion of its U.S. patent infringement litigation with Maxeon following a court dismissal. The resolution stems from a January Patent Trial and Appeal Board ruling that invalidated the specific patent claims Maxeon had asserted against the manufacturer.
The country's cumulative installed PV capacity reached 165 GW at the end of June, according to new figures released by Mercom.
Aurinkokarhu and FEP have entered into a JV to develop and finance approximately 3GW of solar, BESS, and hybrid energy projects in Finland.
Brookfield Renewable Partners and La Caisse have completed their acquisition of Quebec-based renewable energy producer Boralex, with La Caisse holding 30% and Brookfield 70%.
Solar generated 55% of Latvia's electricity production in July, while total solar capacity now stands in excess of 1.8 GW.
Risen Energy and Ascania Energy have signed two memoranda of understanding (MoUs) to pursue up to 100MW of solar power and 200MWh of battery energy storage projects in Ukraine.
The Maltese government is scheduled to release tender documents on Monday for its second 2026 renewable energy auction, with the formal bidding window expected to open in early October.
US-based startup Heron Power has selected Morgan Hill, California, to build its first power electronics manufacturing facility in the US.
Huawei integrates PV, ESS, and charging into one solution, building a grid-friendly smart network for a better user experience and faster business growth.
BHP to trial "dynamic" charging for its electric haul trucks, and more electric locomotives, as it pockets an estimated $548 million in diesel fuel credits.
Based on the newly released UK specs of Hyundai’s Ioniq 3, it deserves a good hard look from what appears to be a multitude of frustrated buyers for this segment.
California’s Assembly Appropriations Committee advanced two virtual power plant (VPP) bills aimed at reducing energy rates in the US state.
What are the technology improvements of the 4th generation of LFP batteries, and what do they mean for BESS applications?
Dimension Energy has raised $857m in additional capital to accelerate the expansion of its distributed solar operations in the US.
A second shipment of some of the biggest wind turbine parts yet seen in Australia, including the longest blades, is en route to Fortescue’s first wind farm in the Pilbara.
We got behind the wheel of the Aceman’s top-spec variant, the even more sporty version that puts on the storied John Cooper Works (JCW) badge.
RWE has reported adjusted EBITDA of €3bn for the first half of 2026, up 44% from €2.1bn a year earlier, while adjusted net income rose to €1.3bn.
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