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Victoria's opposition threatens to axe the $7.6B VNI West link, creating a major sovereign risk flashpoint as NEM prices plunge and renewable investment continues.
The Victorian opposition has pledged to cancel the state's portion of the $7.6 billion VNI West transmission project if elected in November, potentially jeopardizing 1,885MW of interstate capacity. AEMO identifies the 500kV link as critical for NEM reliability and for unlocking stranded renewable generation currently facing curtailment in northern and western Victoria.
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced up to $105.6 million for 20 research and development projects aimed at tackling the next frontier in ultra low-cost solar, reducing the cost of designing, building, operating and maintainin…
Wärtsilä strategy lead Kashish Shah identifies Australia as a premier global market for energy storage due to extreme price volatility. The technology provider highlights that the National Electricity Market's unique structure creates a compelling business case for battery deployment to manage fluctuating supply and demand.
Energy analysts warn that Coalition and One Nation proposals to revise or dismantle Victoria's current energy transition policies could increase consumer electricity costs by billions of dollars. Such a shift in state strategy is expected to require several years to implement and would likely reverse recent downward trends in power pricing.
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency is allocating over $100 million toward 20 research and development initiatives aimed at achieving ultra-low cost solar generation. These projects span the entire value chain, from advancing photovoltaic cell efficiency to optimizing large-scale solar farm operations.
The Australian Energy Market Commission has commenced consultation on a rule change proposal regarding dispatch limits for inverter-based resources. This regulatory review aims to address how solar, wind, and battery assets are managed within the National Electricity Market's dispatch process to maintain system security.
ARENA has released a techno-economic roadmap suggesting green hydrogen production costs could decrease by 68% by 2035 through specific innovations. However, industry experts have expressed skepticism regarding the feasibility of these projected price drops within the stated timeframe.
Windlab has reached financial close for the 400MW Upper Burdekin Wind Farm and integrated battery storage project in Queensland. The hybrid facility is notable for securing funding as a Capacity Investment Scheme winner while navigating the state's updated planning regulations.
CIP has acquired full ownership of the 104MW Gawara Baya wind-plus-storage project in North Queensland, Australia, from developer Windlab.
Industry experts warn Australian developers that acquiring mid-life battery storage projects may involve unforeseen decommissioning liabilities. Investors risk inheriting significant end-of-life costs if financial obligations for site restoration and asset disposal are not accurately factored into project valuations.
Macquarie Group faces criticism for its strategic pivot toward fossil fuel expansion, specifically targeting gas export opportunities in the Beetaloo Sub-basin. This approach reportedly prioritizes short-term business gains from global warming over climate commitments, potentially exposing investors and the broader environment to heightened risk levels.
One Nation has unveiled a Victorian election platform proposing the construction of new coal-fired power stations and the life extension of existing facilities. The uncosted policy pitch seeks to reverse current state energy trends by prioritising fossil fuel generation over transition targets.
Solar Sharer reports that retail energy structures may prioritize corporate revenue over consumer savings, potentially increasing household costs despite the availability of three-hour windows of free solar power.
April to June quarter delivers new records for home batteries and large-scale solar investment, but the new high for rooftop solar installs outshines them both.
BYD reaches new milestone, opening 10,000 Flash Chargers in under 6 months, and now has more than 1.8 million users.
Shell has finalized the divestment of German home battery manufacturer Sonnen to asset manager Tiven. The new ownership intends to implement a restructuring program for the storage firm, though specific strategic details remain undisclosed.
Brazilian solar manufacturers are diversifying into energy storage and pursuing local partnerships to qualify for the nation's inaugural storage auction. This strategic shift follows a deceleration in solar generation growth that is currently straining regional suppliers and distributors.
In a new weekly update for pv magazine , Solcast, a DNV company, reports that Europe’s solar irradiance averaged 5% above the 2007–2025 norm in August 2026, with nearly three-quarters of the continent seeing above-average levels due to persistent hig…
Clearvue Tchnologies says it has notched a world first, applying a low-emissivity metallic coating on the inner pane of its Gen 3 Vision Glass units, allowing energy-generating glazing to meet specifications required on most commercial building façad…
Denmark installed more solar during the first half of 2026 than it did during the first half of 2025, with market growth currently driven by larger-scale projects.
Claire Kearns-McCoy and Michael Scott of Intertek CEA report a rise in junction box failures across utility-scale and rooftop solar sites – from performance-robbing solder defects to outright fires – and explain why the only reliable window to catch…
Sabiene Heindl from The Energy Charter on the need for strong regional leaders for transition to renewables. Plus: The frack up over data centres, and other news.
The BYD Atto 2 arrived in Australia as something of a game changer. Does it still offer enough to compete in a rapidly changing EV market?
State-owned retailer will pilot time-of-use electricity plans across 5,000 select households, to see how much it can save them over a 12-month period.
The electric SUV produced by Chery sub-brand iCaur's spotted charging in Australia at Tesla Supercharger in preparation for full release.
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