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Victoria's halt on the VNI West transmission link exposes a growing rift between energy policy ambition and the realities of project financing and construction.
Despite its reputation as a slow jurisdiction for gaining planning approval, New South Wales has more “in-development” wind projects than solar, and more than any other state or territory.
The Australian Government has commenced public consultation on draft legislation and rules to establish an Energy Sector Strategic Monitoring function and a Market Making Obligation. These reforms aim to implement recommendations from the review of National Electricity Market wholesale settings to improve transparency and liquidity.
Plans for solar and battery microgrids in remote communities gets funding boost in wake of Broken Hill blackout and the need for more resilient energy systems.
Victoria’s new energy minister has reaffirmed the state's commitment to existing offshore wind and residential electrification targets to maintain investment certainty. The minister warned that any policy hesitation would jeopardize the current project pipeline and risk sending planned developments to the scrap heap.
A contradiction exists within Australia’s energy blueprint. Australia is planning to increase gas-powered generator capacity to 17GW by 2050 – the same year we are expected to meet our net-zero greenhouse gas emissions target.
The federal government has granted environmental approval to a Queensland wind farm previously successful in the Capacity Investment Scheme tender. Project developers are now pursuing power purchase agreements to facilitate a targeted construction commencement in 2027.
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has suspended progress on the VNI West transmission project until after the state election to conduct a cost review. The government also committed to halting forced land acquisitions for the contested link during this period.
The Australian federal government is considering a six-step strategic framework to manage the rapid expansion of data centres, aiming to prevent potential spikes in electricity costs and ensure the sector aligns with national emissions reduction targets.
BYD has reduced the driveaway price of its Atto 1 model to under $20,000, positioning the vehicle as Australia's most affordable electric car. This pricing strategy aims to compete directly with low-cost internal combustion engine vehicles to improve EV accessibility.
Australian institutional investors, including superannuation funds, are currently bypassing domestic wind and solar assets in favor of international data centers and fossil fuel entities. This shift has effectively stalled the financing market for new renewable energy projects across the country.
Frontier Energy has appointed Trina Storage to deliver a 562MWh battery energy storage system for the initial phase of its Waroona Renewable Energy Project in Western Australia.
The Coalition has pledged to prioritize gas expansion and alleged widespread corruption within the renewable energy sector's development. These statements from party energy leaders signal a significant policy shift and heightened political tension regarding the transition ahead of the upcoming state election.
The Australian Energy Infrastructure Commissioner has proposed a national public liability insurance standard to resolve landholder concerns regarding renewable energy hosting. Based on protocols from the 1.3GW Golden Plains wind farm, the framework aims to clarify indemnity and risk coverage for farmers participating in the energy transition.
Victoria's regional market demand experienced notable volatility on the afternoon of 15 September 2026, with NEMwatch data recording significant oscillations at 13:45. These fluctuations represent an unusual instability in the state's load profile during the Tuesday trading period.
The US Environmental Protection Agency has removed greenhouse gas emission restrictions for coal and gas power plants, a regulatory shift the agency expects will trigger a tenfold rise in coal-fired electricity generation.
European PPA prices rose 2.2% in August, led by a 4.9% increase in the United Kingdom, while announced PPA capacity fell sharply to 335 MW.
The UK government has granted planning consent for the transmission infrastructure required to link the Morgan and Morecambe offshore wind farms to the national electricity grid. This approval facilitates the grid connection process for the two major renewable energy projects located in the Irish Sea.
Spain expanded its solar capacity by 10.1 GW in 2025, comprising 8.97 GW of utility-scale plants and 1.14 GW of distributed systems. Trade body UNEF reports that declining captured prices are now challenging project viability, necessitating increased investment in energy storage and electrification.
German grid operators are increasingly utilizing Flexible Connection Agreements (FCAs) as a temporary measure to manage grid constraints, despite industry concerns that these arrangements may unfairly restrict battery energy storage system (BESS) integration.
Actis-owned Nozomi Energy has secured financing for a 50MW/196MWh battery energy storage system in Japan. The project reached this financial milestone after successfully securing a contract through the Japanese capacity market.
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has repealed most carbon emission standards for coal- and gas-fired power plants, estimating the changes will save $310bn.
BESS project owners, lenders and optimisers kicked off the Energy Storage Summit Germany 2026 today in Berlin with a discussion on developing a bankable project.
Cold-storage giant Lineage claims a $1 billion fire at its 46,451.52 m² facility was ignited by an improperly maintained rooftop solar array following ignored safety warnings.
The Flemish government is reducing the subsidy available to solar park owners during periods of negative price hours. The move is expected to save around €189 million ($206.5 million).
Masdar and Taaleri Energia have inaugurated the Čibuk 2 wind farm with a 154MW capacity in Serbia’s South Banat region.
Amea Power’s 24 MW PV plant is expected to supply energy to over 192,000 households in Uganda's northwestern Nile region.
Indian energy stakeholders are beginning to evaluate long-duration energy storage solutions despite the current market dominance of four-hour battery systems for grid firming.
Chinese and Swiss researchers have validated that solar cells can successfully produce electricity at depths of 10 metres in the South China Sea. This technical milestone confirms the feasibility of submerged photovoltaic generation, potentially expanding the operational range for offshore energy deployments.
Volkswagen has revealed a teardrop-shaped prototype electric vehicle designed to maximize range and affordability through enhanced aerodynamics and weight reduction. Built on the manufacturer's existing electric architecture, the concept focuses on technical efficiency gains to lower production costs for future models.
Arctic energy systems can viably integrate solar PV due to extended summer daylight hours and declining technology costs. Research indicates solar remains competitive in high-latitude regions with long winters, especially as a supplementary source when other renewables underperform.
Greece has overhauled its self-consumption rules, permitting plug-in balcony solar systems up to 800 W and standalone batteries for the first time.
Engie has acquired a planned 876MWh battery storage facility in Poland, while Econergy has successfully integrated a co-located storage system in Romania and Inion Software debuted a virtual power plant in Lithuania.
The tallest wind turbine in the world, reaching 365 metres at its tip, is about face a critical construction test with the nacelle and blades to be lifted beyond the reach of cranes.
It may come down to who you know. Recyclers wonder why the government poured money into Whyalla steel yet backflipped on promises to support their industry.
Another new electric vehicle brand is preparing to enter the Australian market, with Chery Group-owned Lepas confirming the first specifications for its debut model, the L6 EV.
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has released a comprehensive framework establishing principles and expectations for responsible data centre development in the state.
A regulatory change is opening Germany's energy markets to 23GWh of home batteries. The co-CEO of VPP platform Flexa discusses what it could mean for the market.
Biwatt launched the modular PowerLake I3 sodium-ion storage system for C&I applications, offering 43.6 kWh–2.09 MWh configurations using NFPP cells.
MG says its new MGU9 electric ute will have its global launch in Australia, and is designed for work and weekends, and it will tow your boat.
An update on the ESEM design process, following last Friday's energy ministers council meeting and the minutes of the industry-led working group.
US researchers found significant manufacturer-dependent differences in UV-induced degradation and light-assisted recovery among commercial TOPCon solar cells.
Rheem’s Torin commercial air-to-water heat pumps achieve a COP of up to 4.5. The units can also deliver outlet-water temperatures of up to 65.6 C.
World’s largest battery-electric ship arrives at its South American destination, after being piggy-backed from Australia across the Pacific Ocean and around Cape Horn.
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