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Regulators unveiled a 20-year plan to manage gas network decline as NEM wholesale prices surged another 51%. The long-term planning contrasts with immediate market volatility and new project milestones.
The Australian Energy Market Commission's draft rule introduces a 20-year planning horizon for gas networks, allowing regulators to write down underutilised asset bases while permitting accelerated depreciation. These reforms require providers to justify infrastructure costs using demand forecasts rather than historical usage to mitigate long-term price spikes for remaining consumers.
Allume Energy is submitting a federal rule change proposal this week to grant three million apartment residents access to the Cheaper Home Battery Program. The initiative seeks to bridge the adoption gap where only 3% of apartments have batteries compared to 7% of houses, while also requesting that Victoria extend its $2,800 solar subsidy to include storage systems.
AEMO’s 2024 Electricity Statement of Opportunities indicates a strengthened reliability outlook for the National Electricity Market over the next decade. Despite this improvement, the operator emphasizes that continued investment in system security and infrastructure remains essential to manage the transition and mitigate potential supply shortfalls.
HMC Capital and KKR have committed equity to develop a 300MW/1,200MWh battery storage facility in Victoria, marking the partnership's first new-build energy storage project in Australia.
The Quorn Park Hybrid Project, the first integrated solar-battery facility in the National Electricity Market, has commenced discharging stored renewable energy during late-evening peak periods. This operational milestone demonstrates the plant's ability to shift solar generation to 10:00 pm, addressing winter demand when solar resources are unavailable.
Australian offshore wind developers face significant logistical constraints due to a shortage of specialized vessels and port infrastructure capable of managing large-scale turbine components. To address these bottlenecks, industry innovators are proposing the use of floating feeder docks to facilitate offshore assembly and transport.
The Quorn Park Hybrid Facility, a combined solar and battery energy storage project located in New South Wales, has commenced operations or reached a key milestone. This hybrid development integrates renewable generation with firming capacity to support the regional grid.
Work begins on $65 million network of eight community-scale batteries, which will support the grid in some of the hottest suburbs on the planet.
Stanwell Power Station's Unit 3 experienced an uncommon full-load trip shortly before midday on 27 August 2026. Despite the sudden loss of generation from the Queensland coal unit, the National Electricity Market recorded only a minor decline in system frequency.
Ørsted is investigating the cause of a turbine fire at its Greater Changhua 4 offshore wind farm in Taiwan. The incident at the newly commissioned site has prompted a safety review, though the Danish developer has not yet confirmed the extent of the damage or the impact on broader operations.
SolarWindow has released ElectroFlex, a 0.85 mm-thick self-adhesive solar film featuring 24.4% cell efficiency. The flexible product is designed for weight-sensitive installations across the aerospace, transportation, and building sectors on both flat and contoured surfaces.
Western analysts and economists are reportedly underestimating China's dominant leadership in global decarbonisation and energy technology. This systematic miscalculation obscures the rapid pace at which China is transitioning away from a legacy fossil fuel economy compared to Western nations.
Planning rules have been changed to stop long distance and often repeat agitators hijacking wind, solar and battery approvals.
A package of reforms proposed to avoid a gas network death spiral has been described as a "profound disappointment" by consumer advocates, who say it puts faith in gas companies to "price reasonably."
New Zealand marine technology firm Vessev has secured $27 million in funding to scale production of its electric hydrofoiling vessels. The capital injection aims to satisfy significant procurement interest from Australian urban centers seeking zero-emission maritime transport solutions.
The Georgia Public Service Commission has approved a supply agreement between Georgia Power and OpenAI to provide electricity for a new project located in Effingham County.
Sungrow has begun construction of a $50 million BESS factory in Egypt’s Suez Canal Economic Zone, targeting 10 GWh of annual production and an April 2027 start.
Ireland has reached 3 GW of total installed solar capacity across residential, agricultural, and utility-scale sectors. Minister Darragh O'Brien noted the milestone as a key driver for the nation's energy security and decarbonisation efforts.
Insurers are advising battery storage developers to engage with risk coverage providers earlier in the project lifecycle to address discrepancies between performance guarantees and actual daily output. This proactive approach aims to mitigate financial shortfalls that occur even when technical contract specifications are met.
Solar PV supplied more than 10% of global electricity in the first half of 2026, but generation remains heavily concentrated around midday.
Albania is updating electricity regulations to facilitate energy storage deployment and enhance conditions for self-producers as its solar project pipeline expands. These regulatory shifts aim to better integrate renewable assets into the national grid while supporting a transition toward market-based operations.
President Donald Trump issued an emergency executive order banning the acquisition, importation, transfer, or installation of foreign-produced electrical grid equipment from designated foreign countries, according to a legal analysis published by law…
Lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery cathode material producer Nano One has reaffirmed its strategy for addressing growing demand for lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cathode active materials outside China, focusing on a licensing-based approach through regional…
A roundup of large-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) projects being financed, acquired or contracted in Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, Finland and Romania.
Solar-plus-storage project, claimed as the first of its kind in Africa to deliver 24/7 renewable electricity, has come online at a copper mine in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
Incentivising bi-directional electric vehicle charging aims to accelerate EV adoption and encourage Australian homeowners to expand rooftop solar capacity for both domestic and transport needs. This vehicle-to-grid integration is proposed as a potential solution for residential energy storage and grid stability.
A total of 18GWh of large-scale BESS capacity came online in July 2026, of which China accounted for 70%.
Hull Street Energy acquires two US peaking power generation facilities with a combined capacity of 1.26GW from Rockland Capital.
Tokyo Electric Power Company Renewable Power has initiated the environmental impact assessment for a proposed 420MW offshore wind farm situated off Choshi City in Japan's Chiba Prefecture.
Analysts and even state governments are trying to make sense of Albanese's backdown on data centres. And what does it mean for Bowen's ambitious plans?
Japan selected eight PV projects ranging between 400 kW and 29.9 MW in its latest procurement exercise.
Regulations come into force allowing 800 W plug-in solar kits to be installed in England, Wales and Scotland. Plug-in batteries currently excluded, but under investigation.
Atmoce has launched an 8 kWh LFP residential battery featuring 5 kW output, extra-low-voltage architecture and 90% AC round-trip efficiency. The IP66-rated system offers up to 15,000 cycles, wall or floor mounting, and a 25-year warranty..
Study shows that EV charging sites with more plugs get used the most. Makes sense, so why are there so many charging sites with so few plugs?
Chery sub-brand Lepas's first model, the L6 electric SUV is now approved for sale in Australia ahead of Q4 2026 launch.
Deal will integrate smart charging controls into Kia App and Hyundai’s digital platforms, laying groundwork for smart charging and V2G services planned for next year.
A tiny sensor is expected to help carmakers build electric vehicles that are more efficient, boast a longer range, and a smoother ride.
Geely delivers an EX2 in Sydney, marking 20,000 sales for the brand since launching in March 2025.
CIMC Raffles has completed a 100 kW bamboo-based offshore floating PV platform in Yantai, China, using engineered bamboo composites as structural materials.
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