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The federal government will allow the Resources Minister to set domestic gas supply obligations below 20 per cent under a revised reservation policy. The New South Wales government opened consultations for a 1,500 MW firming capacity tender. The Australian Renewable Energy Agency allocated $250 million to support large-scale solar manufacturing.
The federal government has amended its proposed gas reservation policy, allowing the Resources Minister to set domestic supply obligations below 20% based on AER forecasts. Scheduled for a January 2028 commencement, the revised legislation introduces mandatory export licenses, director-level penalties for non-compliance, and formal consultation requirements with state leaders.
Resources Minister Madeleine King expects Australian industry to remain gas-dependent for the foreseeable future, citing the fuel's ongoing role in the energy mix. A national gas reservation scheme, planned for implementation by 2028, is intended to lower domestic electricity costs.
The New South Wales government has commenced consultations to tender for 1,500MW of new firming capacity, potentially including gas-fired peaking plants, to address a projected reliability deficit within the next ten years.
The New South Wales Government has announced a tender to deliver 1,500MW of new firming infrastructure, expected to consist primarily of gas-fired peaking plants. By the time NSW’s next two […]
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has today launched Round 3 of the Solar Sunshot program to support the manufacture and scale-up of technologies that can help make large-scale solar cheaper and faster to build.
Synergy has commenced commissioning the 200MW/800MWh Kwinana Battery Stage 2 in Western Australia. The four-hour duration BESS is expected to reach full operational capacity on the South West Interconnected System following the completion of testing phases.
Image Credit: Andrii/Stock.Adobe.com The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has committed up to $31.1 million to establish solar robotics manufacturing facilities in Melbourne …
Power and Water Corporation crews have restored power to thousands of customers across Alice Springs following a severe storm that took place on Monday 12 October. At the height of […]
AEMO data indicates a significant increase in midday electricity demand as households respond to free power incentives by charging electric vehicles and batteries. This shift in consumer behavior aligns with surplus solar generation periods, demonstrating active residential participation in market price signals.
Snowy Hydro expects to imminently disclose updated costs for the Snowy 2.0 pumped hydro scheme while identifying gas availability as a current challenge for its Kurri Kurri power station project.
The Energy & Water Ombudsman NSW’s annual report shows complaints about consumer energy resources including batteries and rooftop solar have doubled since last year. Complaints relating to these products and […]
The 2026 Utility Awards has announced 17 individual and over 70 corporate finalists across the Australian electricity, gas, renewables, water, and network infrastructure sectors.
ARENA reports that while solar cell and panel efficiencies are improving, utility-scale PV construction costs require significant reductions to meet ultra-low cost solar targets. The agency's Sunshot program is now prioritizing cheaper installation methods to address this lag in project delivery savings.
AEMO CEO Daniel Westerman reports that utility-scale and distributed battery storage are reducing electricity prices and reshaping the grid. New initiatives like Solar Sharer are already shifting peak demand patterns, specifically driving a significant consumption increase at 11am daily.
The powers of the resources minister to change how much a gas exporter must quarantine for Australian users will be curtailed.
Ares Infrastructure Equity funds, part of Ares Management, have purchased a significant minority interest in a 1.9GW operational portfolio of energy storage and flexible generation assets, majority owned by Statera Energy in the UK.
IWS Fleet has contracted Kongsberg Maritime to provide vessel designs and integrated technology systems for four Skywalker class Commissioning Service Operation Vessels intended for the offshore wind sector.
The Illinois Power Agency is requesting stakeholder input following a summer procurement round that secured only 162MW of energy storage, failing to meet its 600MW target for the US state.
Nightpeak Energy has completed the 150MW Bocanova 2 battery storage facility, raising the total capacity at the Bocanova site to 300MW.
Mercedes-Benz has launched a bidirectional charging service in Germany, allowing EV owners to earn payments by supplying power to the grid.
Vattenfall has entered into a tolling agreement with Royal Vopak to obtain access to BESS capacity in the Netherlands.
US-based renewable energy developer Arevon Energy has finalised three separate 20-year Indexed Renewable Energy Credit (REC) agreements for its 200MWac/275MWdc Panther Energy Project in Perry County, Illinois, US.
Unico has released a 330 kW rack-mounted bidirectional inverter designed to integrate solar generation, energy storage, and high-power loads. The American-manufactured GTI unit is intended for compact industrial or utility-scale applications.
Researchers in Spain have found that the effective bifaciality of solar modules in utility-scale PV plants can be up to 15% lower than their nominal rating.
South African state utility Eskom has initiated a selection process for the development of a 1.5GW/21GWh pumped hydro energy storage project. The facility represents a significant expansion of the nation's energy storage capacity and grid stabilization efforts.
Updated federal incentives have increased the financial viability of Commercial and Industrial solar installations up to 1 MW. Despite improved solar economics, industry experts suggest that current system designs may be underutilizing the potential revenue streams and operational benefits offered by integrated battery energy storage.
EnerVenue CEO Henning Rath advocates for updating Australian fire safety regulations to distinguish nickel-hydrogen battery technology from lithium-ion systems. The proposal highlights that aqueous metal cell chemistry eliminates thermal runaway risks, potentially reducing the stringent installation and safety requirements currently applied to stationary energy storage.
GlobalData analysis indicates Australia must accelerate the deployment of dispatchable capacity to maintain grid stability as coal-fired generation declines. The report highlights that while renewables are expanding, the retirement of aging thermal plants necessitates urgent investment in storage and flexible firming technologies to avoid supply shortfalls.
Australian residential battery installations reached 276,011 units, with current adoption rates for rooftop solar and storage trending to exceed national capacity projections for the 2029–30 period.
A DLA Piper report indicates divergent investor sentiment toward merchant battery storage across Australia, Japan, and Singapore, driven by varying regulatory frameworks and grid access. While merchant exposure remains a key risk, appetite for BESS assets is heavily influenced by specific regional revenue certainty and connection processes.
GE Vernova reports that extended procurement timelines for synchronous condensers and gas turbines are hindering the energy transition. The equipment supplier warns that these supply chain delays complicate the delivery of essential grid stability and firming infrastructure.
European day-ahead power prices during the 2026 crisis window saw night-time increases of €36 to €51/MWh, while midday prices remained stable. Solar capture rates dropped to 43-50% of baseload prices compared to 85-91% in 2022, strengthening the investment case for energy storage to bridge the widening price gap.
Tunisia's Ministry of Industry, Mines and Energy has opened a tender for a 50 MW solar PV facility integrated with a 10 MW/20 MWh battery energy storage system. Project developers must submit their proposals by the December 10 deadline.
A technical webinar for battery storage stakeholders will detail performance metrics, warranty-compliant operations, and contract design strategies. The session features a 20-year asset management checklist focused on independent data diagnostics and distinguishing performance breaches from data gaps.
Modi Energy has launched a zero-upfront solar and battery installation model for Danish households, backed by Emaldo. The company will own and operate the assets, leveraging energy market optimization and flexibility services to provide residents with a guaranteed 20% reduction in electricity costs.
The expert judges’ difficult decisions to select winners from hundreds of worthy entries for the Energy Storage Awards 2026 are almost finalised.
Voltfang CEO David Oudsandji argues the European battery market currently lacks the readiness to support business models focused on repurposing electric vehicle batteries for stationary storage systems.
Mexico's emerging mixed investment framework aims to provide regulatory clarity for renewable energy and storage developers. Alberto Valenzuela highlights that this model is intended to drive growth in the Latin American clean energy sector by balancing public and private participation.
Study compares electric and gas commercial kitchens in the US, find gas exposes chefs to dangerous levels of nitrogen dioxide and heat.
Is the new Suzuki e Vitara worth nearly $59,000? We get behind the wheel of Suzuki’s first dedicated battery electric vehicle to see if it can compete in Australia’s booming electric SUV market.
The switch has been flicked on 270 kW of shared solar installed across rooftops in the town of Mowanjum in Western Australia’s Kimberley region as part of a joint state and federal government program designed to improve energy resilience and reduce r…
Australian electric vehicle infrastructure company EVX is expanding into locally manufactured DC fast-charging technology, unveiling plans to launch a new 40–50 kW pole-mounted charger early next year.
A panel of BESS industry experts discussed the ins and outs of long-term service agreements (LTSAs) at the Battery Asset Management Summit UK & Ireland 2026 yesterday.
French lightweight solar panel manufacturer Heliup has partnered with Holcim's Elevate brand to launch Solar Light TPO, a rooftop PV system that combines lightweight solar modules with a waterproofing membrane.
As more and more Victorian households quit gas, there remain real and unresolved questions about who bears the cost of abandoned pipelines. Slamming the brakes on electrification isn’t the solution.
Origin boss says the country's largest coal plant remains on course for an exit in two and a half years - for now.
A new 960 MWh battery built in South Australia is on track to join the state’s grid early next year with commissioning of the project now underway.
Researchers in Indonesia found that higher soil resistivity significantly increases lightning-induced overvoltage in PV systems.
The wheeled unit weighs 44 kg, with dual-voltage output and claimed idle consumption below 9 W in 120 V mode.
Australian charging manufacturer EVX plans to build a new pole-mounted DC "fast charger" specifically designed for local streets.
I can forgive occasional misinformation in mainstream media from people who leap into an EV without doing their homework. But I object to deliberate tripe.
Key energy market/policy signal — monitor for developments.
Researchers in Sweden and Italy have investigated the performance of semitransparent, magenta-colored cadmium telluride (CdTe) thin-film solar panels designed to transmit wavelengths favorable for broccoli growth.
Oswal Pumps plans to invest $48 million in a TOPCon solar cell manufacturing facility in Karnal, in the Indian state of Haryana.
All Electric Homes founder Trent Jones warns that a shortage of skilled tradies, fragmented business models and poorly designed rebates could derail Australia’s push to electrify millions of homes.
Here's a short article identifying (part of) a framework that might be useful - for those who want to complete a fuller explanation of the volatility experienced in NSW on Monday 12th October 2026 (which was not caused by just one factor).
VW admits ID.Buzz is on the wrong cost base and says it is working on a new generation model that will be more affordable and built with latest technology.
Xpeng has debuted the G9L, its new large electric SUV which will be available as both a purely electric model as well as a souped-up range extender version.
The new series comprises four models with heating capacities of 3 kW, 5 kW, 7 kW and 9 kW. The units feature a refrigerant-split configuration, with the indoor and outdoor units connected by refrigerant piping.
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