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Australia's 59 grid-scale batteries earned an estimated $88.91 million in gross energy and frequency control ancillary services market revenue in the NEM during the third quarter. South Australia recorded 20.7 hours of negative prices during the NEM trading day on 6 October, reaching a minimum of -$42/MWh at 16:15.
Hydro Tasmania has returned the Poatina Power Station to service following the completion of major infrastructure upgrades during a significant planned outage. This first stage of works ensures the continued reliability of the 300 MW underground hydropower facility in the Great Western Tiers.
Atmos Renewables has reached financial close on two major energy projects supported by the Australian Government’s Capacity Investment Scheme (CIS)—the 400MW/1,600MWh Teebar Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Queensland and […]
Construction has commenced on the Marinus Link and North West Transmission Developments following a formal sod-turning ceremony. The interconnector project involves new infrastructure across Tasmania and Victoria to enhance grid connectivity between the two states.
Australia's 59 grid-scale BESS earned a combined AU$88.91 million in estimated gross energy and FCAS market revenue in the NEM.
Hydro Tasmania has returned the Poatina Power Station to service following the completion of the first phase of a major planned upgrade. The works represent one of the facility's most significant maintenance outages in recent years.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen have announced a funding commitment of $7.29 million to improve Pacific nations’ uptake of renewable energy at […]
Image: Maik/stock.adobe.com Atmos Renewables has reached financial close on two CIS-backed projects representing 870MW of new generation and storage capacity.
Australia's booming sales of electric vehicles, solar panels and batteries — and the spectre of electrification migrating further up the industrial food chain — has brought the fossil fuel lobby out in full battle cry.
The federal government's inaugural offshore wind auction will feature extended contract durations and a dedicated availability payment mechanism, mirroring elements of the United Kingdom's regulatory framework to support project delivery.
Australian utility-scale solar and wind assets produced a record 5.44 TWh of electricity during September, representing a 7% year-on-year increase in renewable generation across the National Electricity Market.
Origin Energy has referred a new BESS project, Eraring BESS North, for assessment under Australia's EPBC Act.
Origin Energy has applied for federal environmental approval to expand its Eraring battery project in New South Wales, proposing an additional 500MW of capacity with an eight-hour storage duration.
The Tasmanian Government will invest up to $12.5 million for the Westbury BioHub in Northern Tasmania, which is being developed by Solstice Energy and Optimal Renewable Gas. The Westbury BioHub […]
Neoen Australia has submitted a federal environmental referral for the 400 MW Western Plains Wind Farm and a co-located 200 MW / 400 MWh battery storage system in Victoria’s South West Renewable Energy Zone.
Origin Energy proposes expanding its Eraring battery project in New South Wales to a total capacity of 1,200 MW and 8,600 MWh. This 4.9 GWh increase builds upon the existing storage facility currently under construction at the site of the coal-fired power station.
Zelestra and EDP have executed two power purchase agreements to integrate four-hour battery energy storage systems into existing solar farms located in Spain.
Spain and Portugal experienced Europe's highest frequency of negative electricity prices during Q2 2026. According to Montel, this volatility was driven by unprecedented solar output and a late June heatwave.
Energy storage startups ESS Inc, ZincFive, and InoBat have experienced divergent outcomes following their respective public stock market listings, highlighting the volatile financial landscape for emerging battery technology providers.
Zelestra and EDP have signed power purchase agreements for two Spanish hybrid projects comprising 181MW of solar capacity and 462MWh of battery energy storage. This deal expands the existing renewable energy partnership between the independent power producer and the utility.
Inaccurate state of charge measurements in battery energy storage systems are estimated to reduce operator revenue by up to 15%. Valo highlights that despite technological improvements, precise monitoring remains a significant challenge for optimizing BESS financial performance.
Japanese trading company Sumitomo Corporation has invested in a utility-scale renewable energy park combining solar PV, wind and energy storage in India.
Entr has been engaged by Net Zero Atlantic to carry out an offshore wind transmission routing and technology study in Canada.
IPP Linea Energy has closed a debt financing and preferred equity commitment for its 250MW/500MWh Mesa View energy storage project in Upton County, Texas, US.
Finnish renewable energy company Taaleri Energia has inaugurated the 129MW-peak (MWp) Hallanvahti solar park in Joroinen, North Savo.
Battery developers are urged to model project viability against long-term locational pricing and charging shifts rather than current revenue streams to ensure resilience under future grid scenarios.
Yindjibarndi Energy Corporation has submitted a development application for its Baru Marnda project, a multi-gigawatt wind and solar facility in Western Australia's Pilbara region. The proposal represents a critical planning milestone for the First Nations-led renewable energy hub intended to supply industrial users.
The owner of one of Australia’s biggest solar farms has revealed plans to add a 1.8 GWh battery energy storage system at the site in central west New South Wales as it seeks to overcome limitations associated with the intermittent nature of solar ene…
SA Power Networks utilized Bentley Systems software to relocate infrastructure for the Hillside mine, reducing rework and saving 100 labor hours. The project involved shifting assets within a network that includes 400 zone substations and 88,000 kilometers of lines.
A Taiwanese offshore wind farm has experienced its second turbine blade failure in two months.
Ecologists warn that the proposed Willatook Wind Farm in Victoria, featuring Australia's tallest turbines, poses compounding risks to threatened bird species already vulnerable to avian influenza outbreaks.
Federal energy minister concedes controversy over Marinus Link project at a ceremonial sod-turning ceremony that marks ramp up of construction activities.
Analyst Allan O'Neil modeled a specific dispatch interval on October 4, 2026, to examine projected counter-priced flows across South Australia and adjacent regions following the completion of Project EnergyConnect Stage 2.
Everllence is marketing its 18V 51/60G gas engines to the Australian market as a firming solution capable of reaching full capacity from standby within five minutes. The technology targets increasing demand for flexible generation as the national coal fleet approaches retirement.
German startup Morreon has developed an AI-based platform to streamline engineering, design optimization, tendering, and project scheduling for battery storage and other energy infrastructure projects.
Europe’s battery storage market is projected to nearly double from 34 GWh in 2025 to 65 GWh in 2026, driven primarily by utility-scale projects and growing renewable energy integration.
High-cost multijunction photovoltaic cells utilizing gallium arsenide currently dominate the satellite power market due to their efficiency. However, the sector faces limitations from the rare materials and intricate manufacturing processes required for these III-V semiconductor devices.
Leaders and delegates meeting in Fiji and Tuvalu this week for climate negotiations are doing so against a backdrop of record global sea-surface temperatures.
Global Citizen's Michael Sheldrick on why the global push to electrify could lift millions out of poverty, and why Collie is a key test case for the transition from coal.
Controversy has erupted over a planned cap on land lease payments for wind farms in Germany, with the industry and banks warning it could jeopardise new projects.
Image: Zinfra TasNetworks has awarded Zinfra a five-year contract to deliver maintenance and capital works across Tasmania’s electricity network.
Image Credit: Phushutter/Stock.Adobe.com Regulators will continue to assess solar battery installation quality, following the Clean Energy Regulator‘s recent findings that almost two-thirds of …
Administrators are seeking buyers for Queensland-based battery maker RedEarth Energy Storage after the company entered voluntary administration.
Researchers have used Prussian Blue nanoparticles to improve the efficiency and stability of perovskite solar cells, achieving efficiencies of up to 26.9%.
EVs capture 24.2 per cent of new car market in September, beating petrol cars for the second month in a row - led by BYD, Tesla and Geely.
Thermal energy storage (TES) technology provider Antora Energy has announced a 5.8GWh “multi-day” TES project at Pratt Energy’s biorefinery in Pratt, Kansas, US.
MaxSolar has finalised a €155m ($173.6m) HoldCo debt facility provided by funds managed by CIP for supporting German renewables projects.
Researchers in Spain and Argentina have developed a zinc-air battery architecture that increases power output by up to 80% by reducing internal resistance without changing the device’s core chemistry.
The North American module manufacturer has introduced its 108HC M10 SL All-Black residential solar panel, offering power outputs up to 410 W and 21.0% efficiency built on a 108 half-cut cell architecture.
Rooftop solar uptake has ridden the wave of Cheaper Home Batteries, but new data shows how changes to the rebate are also helping to dictate solar system size.
Australia dedicates $13 million to help Pacific nations to electrify and transition to renewables as countries across the region race to switch from costly and polluting fossil fuel imports.
Image Credit: KANGWANS/Stock.Adobe.com As part of an $18 million project, UNSW (University of New South Wales) researchers are assessing whether emerging solar technologies …
Photovoltaic solar modules installed on a business roof | Image Credit: Ultramansk/Stock.Adobe.com Australian businesses can now access federal incentives for rooftop solar systems up to one MW (megawatt), following the expansion of …
Image Credit: NVB Stocker/Stock.Adobe.com In a deal that would significantly expand its public charging footprint across Australia, Ampol has entered into an agreement to …
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Japan wants to prioritize future subsidies for new commercial solar projects it considers compatible with local communities, as ground-mounted plants lose feed-in tariff (FIT) and feed-in premium (FIP) support from April 2027.
Poland's latest subsidy scheme will offer existing prosumers support to purchase and install home storage units. The PLN 1 billion ($258 million) funding call opens for applications on October 20.
Indian startup Macsen Energy claims its Prussian white-based sodium-ion battery cell has exceeded 1,500 charge-discharge cycles in laboratory testing, retaining 90% of its initial capacity after 1,000 cycles.
Thailand will now require crystalline silicon solar panels to meet national safety standards in its latest effort to improve the quality and safety of solar installations.
The latest MT PASA results, published today (Tuesday 6th October 2026) show no Low Reserve Conditions forecast.
Chinese car maker Leapmotor says the new B03X small electric SUV will arrive in Australia in November starting from $29,990 drive-away, undercutting the BYD Atto 2 Dynamic.
Tesla supercharger count hits over 85,000 stalls with 9,000 sites and is expected to increase to 100,000 stalls by 2027.
Victoria opens tender for hundreds of new electric buses, less than a month after Queensland ripped up its own plans and decided to buy 630 diesel buses instead.
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