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The New South Wales Independent Planning Commission approved BayWa r.e.'s 804 MW wind and 718 MWh battery project. CS Energy will sell an 80 per cent stake in the Brigalow Peaking Power Plant to APA Group. The AER approved the Jemena Electricity Networks pricing plan for the 2026 to 2031 period.
AEMO issued market notice MN145449 on October 2, 2026, to lift transfer constraints on the Heywood Interconnector for flows from South Australia into Victoria. This regulatory update follows concurrent developments affecting the primary transmission links connecting the South Australian region to the NEM.
Australia’s largest wind farm project in two years has achieved financial close alongside a new 1,600 MWh battery storage facility. This development marks the ninth wind project to reach this investment milestone within the past twelve months.
The New South Wales Independent Planning Commission has granted development consent to BayWa r.e. for the Bullawah Wind Farm, an 804MW wind and 718MWh battery storage project located in the South West Renewable Energy Zone. The hybrid facility near Hay is expected to feature up to 120 turbines and provide significant firming capacity to the regional grid.
Rio Tinto has reached an agreement with the Tasmanian and federal governments to secure the ongoing operation of its Bell Bay Aluminium in northern Tasmania through to the end of […]
Queensland’s state-owned CS Energy has agreed to sell an 80% stake in the proposed Brigalow Peaking Power Plant to APA Group. APA will lead the delivery of the project and […]
An independent panel has granted planning approval for the Bullawah Wind Farm and battery project in Victoria, following the state planning minister's decision to block court appeals from opponents. The development remains subject to strict conditions regarding road usage and the implementation of a management plan for threatened bird species.
Western Power has launched a dynamic line rating system that enables control of how much power can travel through transmission lines using real-weather data and solar irradiance.
Destined for an undisclosed Australian 300 MW reciprocating engine power plant, Wärtsilä has announced it will supply 13 x 46TS-SG gas engines that guarantee fast starting flexible capacity and the ability to integrate greater renewable energy into a…
The VNI West transmission project has commenced its environmental approval process ahead of the Victorian state election. This critical interconnector remains a point of political contention, as the state Coalition has pledged to cancel the development if elected.
The Mutitjulu community inside the borders of the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park in the Northern Territory will receive a 1 MW solar array and 3 MW battery energy storage system, as part of a $122 million utilities upgrade.
The Energy Efficiency Council’s inaugural national scorecard highlights significant state-based disparities in household support for energy reduction and bill management. The report identifies a lack of uniform policy, leaving residents in certain postcodes with fewer resources to improve thermal comfort and participate in the energy transition.
Australian solar tile manufacturer Volt is launching a new business division to develop, own, and manage renewable energy assets. To fund this expansion into infrastructure operation, the company has initiated a crowd-sourced equity raising round targeted at retail investors.
Hyundai has cancelled the Australian release of its Ioniq 3 electric vehicle. The manufacturer cited prohibitive import expenses and intense local price competition within the small EV segment as the primary reasons for abandoning the launch.
The ATMOCE M-ELV (Extra-Low Voltage) Battery Storage | Image Credit: ATMOCE Article supplied by ATMOCE Expanded installer support, training and technical enablement will build on the companies’ established collaboration in Australia …
WattClarity analysis of NEM supply-side trajectories indicates coal-fired generation could exit the market earlier than scheduled, with the Accelerated Transition scenario projecting a total coal retirement by July 2033.
India's Union Cabinet has approved US$ 19.3 billion Green Energy Corridor, including US$ 5.2 billion for 50GWh BESS through FY2032-33.
In other news, Oregon State University researchers demonstrated photocatalytic hydrogen production without a cocatalyst, while Spain and Germany advanced hydrogen infrastructure and funding programs.
Germany’s Federal Network Agency has established the MiSpeL regulatory framework, enabling energy storage and EV charging stations to integrate renewable generation with grid power. These rules allow batteries to manage mixed electricity sources while maintaining eligibility for renewable energy support payments.
Japanese regulators now require battery and generator developers to prove land rights to maintain grid connection spots, aiming to clear a 172 GW speculative queue that dwarfs the nation's current sub-1 GW installed capacity.
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation to advance virtual power plants and balcony solar installations while vetoing a proposed community solar framework. The decisions were part of a broader review of 1,200 bills affecting the state's energy storage and distributed generation sectors.
Renalfa IPP and Eurowind Energy have commissioned a hybrid renewable facility in Bulgaria, integrating 242MWp of solar PV with a 773MWh battery energy storage system.
Northland Power has secured financing for two battery energy storage projects in Poland totaling 1.2GWh of capacity. These assets have successfully obtained long-term revenue certainty through the country's capacity market mechanism.
Nala Renewables has acquired a 100MW ready-to-build battery energy storage project in Finland from Fu-Gen, increasing the joint Nordic BESS development pipeline to 275MW.
Fraunhofer ISE has launched a public digital tool for simulating the influence of expanded battery storage capacity on German day-ahead market pricing. The simulator enables users to model price fluctuations based on varying levels of energy storage integration within the European power grid.
Revolta AG has secured European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) support to develop a plug-and-play sodium-ion battery that households without solar panels can charge from the grid when power prices are low.
IEEFA CEO Amandine Denis-Ryan discusses strategies to reduce Australia's high diesel reliance and examines the Safeguard Mechanism's role in industrial decarbonisation. The analysis also covers the potential for domestic green iron production and critiques current gas expansion proposals.
Australian battery maker whose customers include the federal energy minister has gone into voluntary administration, unable to stay afloat in the flood of "cheaper imported batteries."
Researchers have developed a two-stage pyrolysis and electric arc method to convert decommissioned photovoltaic modules into silicon carbide. The process operates at temperatures exceeding 1,800 C to produce a material containing 61% silicon carbide for use in power electronics and industrial ceramics.
Italian startup AMPS has prototyped a dual-layer solar system that utilizes overlapping panels to boost energy density. Initial testing indicates potential yield increases of 27% compared to standard bifacial setups, with the company now targeting utility-scale and agrivoltaic deployments.
Varco Energy senior asset manager Elliot Squire highlights that maintaining high technical availability is the primary driver for battery energy storage revenue optimization within the UK market. The analysis suggests that operational uptime remains more critical for asset returns than specific trading strategies or market volatility trends.
This industry commentary examines the economic drivers for battery storage within the ERCOT market, Google's pilot program for hourly renewable energy matching, and recent advancements in high-density BESS hardware configurations.
One of Australia's largest technology companies has signed a decade-long deal with a community-owned solar farm to help power a landmark building.
Germany will allow batteries in electric cars, homes and businesses to take power from the grid and feed it back. But industry says the changes don't go far enough.
Ampol Energy has entered into a share sale agreement to buy, for $225 million, 100% of Fast Cities Australia trading as Evie Networks, nabbing 300 additional charging sites across Australia in the process.
BlueNewables has installed a 1 MW offshore floating solar demonstrator at the Port of Valencia, Spain, and has begun testing the system.
Researchers studying an agrivoltaic vineyard in southern Italy have found that shading from PV modules can promote grapevine growth, increase bunch weight and support spontaneous plant biodiversity, while also moderating vineyard temperatures.
Researchers have developed a hybrid PV cooling system that combines rear-side evaporative cooling with intermittent front-side water spraying, increasing electrical efficiency by up to 26%.
Diesel fuel tax credits earned over 10 years nearly equate the price of a huge diesel haul truck. No wonder BHP and Rio haven't gone electric.
South Australia Labor decides not to make consumers pay for gas installations up front, declaring that discouraging the use of gas in home is not a policy it supports.
Mitsubishi reveals Australian specs for its new electric ASX VR-e, including a dual-motor variant that will be the fastest-accelerating Mitsubishi ever officially sold here.
A full breakdown of all electric vehicle sales by month in Australia in 2026. Latest data includes Tesla & Polestar from September.
Tesla sales remain strong in September, without the normal end of quarter surge, as a big leap in Model 3 sales offset the lowest total for the Model Y since April.
VW continues its new naming strategy for electric vehicles, with the best-selling Tiguan to go electric under its own name rather than a number.
Denmark is replacing its first-come, first-served principle for grid connections with a new model that gives grid companies opportunity to prioritise who gets access.
For maximum readings, September came in as Australia's third warmest. For minimums, last month narrowly pipped 2020 to become the mildest September on record.
Sicona Battery Technologies is calling for late-stage growth capital to fund critical minerals and battery materials manufacturing in Australia or miss out on a forecast $16.9 billion annual value-add.
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