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The High Court ruled for a community group in a climate case regarding the Mount Pleasant coal mine. Atmos Renewables secured financing for its 400 MW Teebar battery in Queensland. Neoen started building the 346 MW first stage of the Goyder North Wind Farm in South Australia.
Australian gentailers and EV startups are protesting a proposed AEMC rule change that would permit distribution networks to recover costs for 14,000 charging units through consumer bills. The coalition argues the federal government's plan to fund 30% of the infrastructure lacks evidence of emissions benefits and risks anti-competitive outcomes in the charging market.
The High Court of Australia has ruled in favour of a Hunter Valley community group in the nation’s first ever climate change case to reach Australia’s highest court. In a […]
Atmos Renewables has reached financial close on the 400MW/1,600MWh Teebar battery energy storage system (BESS) in Queensland, Australia.
High Court reverses NSW approval for an extension of one of the country's biggest coal mines because of its climate impacts, a verdict environmentalists say may overturn other mine approvals.
NSW and federal governments are tipping in more than $1 billion to improve roads, with some of the money supporting transport into key renewable energy zones.
Offshore Wind Victoria has opened a Request for Proposal for the state's inaugural offshore wind auction, utilizing a support framework that combines a Contract for Difference with an availability payment mechanism.
The High Court has ruled in favor of a Hunter Valley community group regarding the Mount Pleasant coal mine expansion, potentially impacting the project's approval process. This landmark climate change decision challenges the legal framework for assessing downstream emissions from Australian resource exports.
A High Court ruling in favor of a Hunter Valley community group has established a legal precedent that may allow environmental advocates to challenge and potentially block future coal mine approvals in New South Wales through litigation.
Neoen has initiated construction on the 346 MW Stage 1 of its Goyder North Wind Farm, located on Ngadjuri land in South Australia.
Neoen has commenced construction on the 203 MW Goyder South Stage 1B wind farm and a 238 MW / 476 MWh battery in South Australia. These assets, alongside the 209 MW Stage 1A wind project, will supply renewable energy to BHP’s Olympic Dam mine under a long-term contract.
New South Wales experienced a sudden 622 MW reduction in market demand during the 12:40 dispatch interval on Wednesday, 7 October 2026.
Frontier Energy’s Waroona Renewable Energy Project in Western Australia | Image Credit: Frontier Energy Article supplied by Trina Storage Trina Storage, Trinasolar’s utility energy storage business, has been selected to supply the BESS (battery …
Renewable energy company Neoen has commenced construction of Stage 1 of the 346MW Goyder North Wind Farm in the Mid North region of South Australia (SA), near Burra on Ngadjuri Nation land.
e-STORAGE has signed an agreement to supply and commission a 100MW/200MWh BESS for OX2's Muswellbrook solar-plus-storage site in Australia.
e-Storage has been tapped to provide the 100 MW up to two-hour battery energy storage system for the Muswellbrook hybrid solar farm and battery project being built at the site of a former coal mine in the New South Wales Hunter Valley.
TagEnergy has inaugurated a 240 MW/480 MWh battery storage facility in northeastern France, the country’s largest operational BESS.
Gore Street Energy Storage Fund shareholders voted to maintain current operations, while Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners and BW ESS advanced separate 4-hour duration battery projects in the United Kingdom.
BW ESS has commenced construction on an 828 MWh battery energy storage system in Italy, marking the firm's second major project start in the country within a month. The development coincides with portfolio advancements by Galileo and Aura Power as the Italian storage market shifts toward large-scale execution.
US energy holding company and project developer-owner NextEra Energy has suspended operations at two energy storage facilities in Long Island, New York, US.
US-based independent power producer Middle River Power has acquired the fully contracted 427MW Panoche Energy Center, a natural gas generation facility in Firebaugh, California, US, from an Ares Infrastructure Equity fund.
Having just begun construction on a 2.8GWh BESS in Belgium, Giga Storage has progressed its 1.4GWh project in Germany to the ready-to-build stage.
Chinese manufacturer Hithium has launched a 4 MWh sodium-ion battery energy storage system and a 785Ah cell, targeting specific market segments where the chemistry may outperform traditional lithium-iron phosphate technology.
United States energy storage developers are navigating domestic content requirements, FEOC sourcing regulations, and UL 9540A safety standards to commercialize sodium-ion battery technology. These regulatory and safety frameworks are essential for establishing project bankability as the chemistry moves toward utility-scale deployment.
The European Union's solar and battery sectors supported 982,000 jobs in 2025, though PV employment is expected to decrease by 2030 due to decelerating installation rates. While deployment slows, growth is anticipated in specialized areas including manufacturing, recycling, and operations and maintenance.
Hithium's recent sodium-ion battery and BESS product launch is the latest in a long line of announcements showing an inflection point for the battery chemistry.
Large-scale solar generation reached record levels across three NEM states in September, while total monthly gas-fired output dropped to an all-time low.
e-STORAGE has agreed to supply and commission a 100MW/200MWh BESS for OX2’s Muswellbrook Solar Farm and Battery project in Australia.
Horizon Power has completed the installation of 3,780 panels for a 2.4 MW solar farm in Leonora, Western Australia. The project, which includes integrated battery storage, is designed to meet up to 60% of the remote mining town's electricity requirements through renewable generation.
EDF Power Solutions Australia has referred a wind-plus-storage project featuring an 800MWh BESS for assessment under Australia's EPBC Act.
Yindjibarndi Energy Corporation (YEC) has lodged a development application for the Baru Marnda Renewable Energy Project on Yindjibarndi Ngurra, approximately 55km from Karratha in Western Australia. Baru Marnda is proposed […]
Sydney Water has commissioned the $1.2 billion Badu Yarragul Water Resource Recovery Facility to service population growth in Western Sydney. The infrastructure is designed to support future recycled water production and resource recovery capabilities.
Sun Cable’s proposal to export Australian solar energy via subsea cable is reportedly struggling to gain traction with Singaporean authorities. Despite backing from Mike Cannon-Brookes, the multi-billion dollar project faces significant hurdles in securing necessary off-take agreements and regulatory support from the city-state.
UNSW Sydney and UtmoLight have achieved a record 20.5% efficiency rating for a large-area perovskite solar submodule. The collaboration utilized a 810.5 square centimeter aperture area to set the new performance benchmark for this specific photovoltaic technology scale.
Researchers from the University of New South Wales have set a new world efficiency record for large-scale perovskite solar submodules. achieving a power conversion efficiency of 23.5%.
Australia's renewable energy penetration has reached 40% of the main grid's generation, up from 10% two decades ago, yet the federal government's 82% by 2030 target is currently expected to be missed.
The Australian power grid is undergoing a rapid transition as aging coal-fired generators retire and are replaced by increasing penetrations of wind and solar capacity.
A Melbourne-based assessment of large apartment complexes indicates that while transitioning from gas to electric systems is technically viable and cost-effective, existing power supply constraints pose significant implementation challenges.
Synchronous condensers are being deployed across Australian grids to provide essential system strength and stability as the market transitions from thermal generation to decentralised renewable energy sources.
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 viability of green iron production and critiques recent domestic gas infrastructure proposals.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese faces criticism for opposing legal efforts to block the expansion of a New South Wales coal mine despite advocating for climate justice at the Pacific Islands Forum. The government maintains its stance on existing fossil fuel projects while simultaneously pursuing regional emissions reduction goals.
As solar module makers use fewer valuable materials to get prices down, questions arise about the impact on recycling. But industry says this is a problem that can be solved with a mandatory fee.
The only wind farm under construction in NSW has entered the grid management system, the first to do so in 2.5 years. But how long will it be for the next one?
The owner of the biggest wind farm in WA unveils plans for an even bigger facility next door, along with a big battery project as the surge in new development proposals continues.
Australia’s rooftop solar deployments increased by more than 7% last month with the latest data revealing that almost 312 MW of small-scale PV capacity was installed across the country in September 2026.
An Australian-made drone fitted with a perovskite solar cell array fabricated by New South Wales-based Halocell and lightweight battery packs built by Queensland-headquartered Li-S Energy has completed a milestone endurance flight as the companies wo…
Researchers in India have developed an inverted perovskite solar cell based on a mixed self-assembled monolayer that improves film quality, charge transport, and device stability.
EVs continue to dominate Europe’s new car sales, accounting for around half of all new registrations in at least six countries and setting new records in a half dozen others.
Black Hills announced plans to invest $1.8bn to construct new natural-gas fired power generation capacity to support a Google data centre.
Energy Technology’s new episode examines Big Tech’s interest in geothermal, and the nascent sector’s need for oil and gas equipment and expertise.
The 48 V residential energy storage system uses sodium-ion NCO chemistry and offers 9.7 kWh of rated energy. AuroraCell claims a cycle life of 20,000 cycles at 100% depth of discharge and backs the battery with a 20-year warranty.
Dutch firm Modat and the Netherlands' cybersecurity agency have identified 8,547 exposed systems at solar and wind sites in 35 European countries, with Spain accounting for more than one-third of the solar total.
The South African utility is removing registration-related costs for grid-connected solar installations up to 50 kVA in size until further notice.
Chinese researchers have developed a biomass lignin-based silver paste for HJT solar cells that reduces reliance on petroleum-based resins and improves electrical performance.
The former Nationals leader has come out swinging on social media against a global wind giant over an issue the company says was resolved a year ago.
All Energy Australia 2026 will take place on 28-29 October in Melbourne, bringing together the industry's most influential professionals, suppliers, speakers and innovators come together under one roof | Image Credit: Rx Australia The official showgu…
Jinko Solar Tiger Neo 3.0 employs 27 per cent efficient, next-generation TOPCon cells delivering a 670 watt output | Image Credit: Jinko Solar Article supplied by Alif Shahriar, Technical Service Manager at Jinko Solar (Australia and New Zealand), br…
As has been the case for many years, a number of us will be attending All Energy Conference and Exhibition in 3 weeks in Melbourne (Wed 28th and Thu 29th Oct 2026). Will we see you there?
Going for smaller/wheel higher profile tyre options may not be fashionable – but they offer advantages on less-than-perfect road surfaces, add more range, and cost less.
Jaguar has debuted its much-hyped Type 01 electric luxury four-door GT, which will launch in Australia next year, priced from around $300,000.
Japanese car giant Mazda has launched a new made-in-China electric SUV. With a big screen, and some bling, is it a real Mazda?
Company officers and government officials celebrated the 2 GW expansion of Toyo’s Humble, Texas solar module facility and looked forward to planned heterojunction cell production at the site in 2028.
Researchers surveying a 55 MW solar plant on a former golf course in central Japan found that plant diversity under the panels was statistically indistinguishable from open grassland, with communities resembling forest edges, after five years of only…
GWM adds home charger incentive to help boost sales in October of its first all-electric SUV in Australia.
The first half of the year saw mixed results among China's leading ESS suppliers, though generally the industry is still performing strongly, writes PV Tech ESS analyst Charlotte Gisbourne.
Emera has agreed to merge with Canadian Utilities in an all-share deal valued at approximately C$14.3bn ($10bn).
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