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Engie reached financial close on a 150 MW expansion of the Hazelwood battery in Victoria. ARENA allocated $4 million to JET Charge for a 100-vehicle commercial vehicle-to-grid deployment.
Akaysha Energy has secured a $175 million syndicated loan from 11 banks to consolidate debt for the Waratah Super Battery and the Brendale, Orana, Ulinda Park, and Elaine projects. This multi-tenor facility provides liquidity to support a future development pipeline including the Connewarren, Deer Park, and Brinkworth battery sites.
French renewables developer Engie has reached financial close on a 150 MW / 300 MWh expansion of the Hazelwood battery energy storage system in Victoria with the new addition expected to commence operations in 2028.
The New South Wales Government will introduce legislation to protect 400 jobs at MACH Energy’s Mount Pleasant coal mine in the Hunter, after a local community group celebrated a historic […]
ARENA has allocated $4 million to JET Charge for Australia’s largest commercial vehicle-to-grid deployment, integrating 100 EVs to provide grid support services. The project aims to demonstrate how bi-directional charging can manage peak demand and reduce fleet costs through market participation.
Australian battery energy storage system (BESS) developer Akaysha Energy has refinanced its project debt into an AU$1.75 billion (US$1.22 billion) portfolio-level facility.
Akaysha Energy secured a $1.75 billion syndicated loan from 11 banks to finance its upcoming portfolio of battery energy storage systems. This capital injection follows the developer's ongoing construction of the 850 MW / 1680 MWh Waratah Super Battery in New South Wales.
Akaysha Energy has locked in a $1.75 billion portfolio financing platform to support the company’s next phase of large-scale battery development, including an estimated 25 GWh pipeline of projects across Australia’s National Electricity Market.
ENGIE's Hazelwood battery energy storage system (BESS) expansion in Australia has moved closer to financial close after a state transmission declaration.
The Queensland Government’s has spruiked a “strong market response” in its Central Queensland gas tender, with 10 qualified proponents submitting indicative proposals to deliver new gas-fired generation capacity in the […]
Genesis Energy has officially opened its first grid-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) at Huntly Power Station on New Zealand's North Island.
ACEN Australia has received a 244-tonne transformer at its New England Solar site in New South Wales, marking a key logistics milestone for the project's second stage of development.
Genesis Energy has flicked the switch on a 100 MW / 200 MWh battery energy storage system designed to strengthen the resilience and reliability of New Zealand’s electricity system.
The 150 MW Kowhai Park solar farm has commenced operations on New Zealand's South Island. Developed by Lodestone Energy and Christchurch Airport, the facility matches the capacity of the country's other largest operational PV project located on the North Island.
Energy Power Systems Australia worked with Wild Desert to engineer, integrate and commission a hybrid energy solution.
Image Credit: SAJ Electric Article supplied by SAJ Electric SAJ Electric’s EK70 HS5 and EK90 HS5 have become the first residential battery systems approved …
Spanish olive oil producer Acesur has started building a 3.65 MW agrivoltaic plant featuring elevated solar modules above an existing olive grove in Jaén, Spain.
Eos Energy Enterprises reported record preliminary Q3 revenue of $6.6 million, supported by improved manufacturing efficiencies that narrowed gross margin losses. The zinc hybrid cathode battery manufacturer continues to scale production as it targets profitability in the stationary storage market.
German distribution operator Netze BW has automated grid assessments for rooftop solar installations up to 15 kW, reducing binding connection approval times from 12 days to five minutes. The digital process applies where network capacity is sufficient, streamlining residential PV integration.
Hartek Power CEO Simarpreet Singh has called for India to synchronize battery energy storage deployment with transmission infrastructure upgrades to mitigate rising renewable energy curtailment. The strategy aims to optimize grid stability as the nation expands its solar and wind capacity.
US utility Dominion Energy plans to build 3.5GW of battery energy storage systems (BESS) over the next 20 years according to its recently filed integrated resource plan (IRP).
Taiwan’s Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) has established a photovoltaic technology alliance with seven domestic companies to develop a local supply chain for tunnel oxide passivated contact back-contact (TBC) solar cells.
Individual Pulsar units expected to achieve 500 kWh capacity with 125 kW discharge rate.
Oyster Renewables argues that India's battery energy storage sector must transition from Viability Gap Funding subsidies toward commercial viability to ensure long-term market growth. The developer highlights that domestic manufacturing and supply chain resilience remain critical challenges for the nation's storage ambitions.
Industry experts at the inaugural Intersolar Summit Romania addressed critical barriers to the nation's expanding solar sector, specifically focusing on grid connection constraints, battery storage integration, and regional energy resilience.
A panel at the Battery Asset Management Summit UK & Ireland 2026 last week discussed BESS capex trends and strategies to manage it.
Queensland landholders and politicians are advocating for more stringent legislation governing renewable energy projects to address growing community concerns. The push targets increased regulatory oversight as the state accelerates its transition toward large-scale wind and solar infrastructure.
The Australia Institute suggests the federal government could generate an additional $45 billion annually by reforming resource taxes on the mining and energy sectors. The think tank argues current frameworks allow significant revenue to bypass public coffers compared to international peers.
New analysis suggests Elon Musk's plans for 30 SpaceX launches a day would result in emissions nearly equivalent to the number of cars his EVs have displaced.
A study tested two wind forecast models and found that more accurate one does not mean more savings.
New analysis says Australia's dependence on imported diesel means some households are getting hit twice by the inflationary impacts, and it won't end soon.
Fresh from a double win at the Australian Good Design Awards, Allume's SolShare is overcoming the barriers to bringing cheap, clean electricity to apartment dwellers.
The Chinese robotics manufacturer has introduced an autonomous tracked forklift capable of transporting solar module pallets weighing up to 3,000 kg.
Critics say that while China is racing towards the future, Merz and Macron are causing chaos and uncertainty for the market and consumers.
Developer Ikigai Energy and LDES firm RheEnergise have signed an MOU to develop a pipeline of projects in Italy using the latter’s ‘high-density hydro’ (HD Hydro) technology.
Power sector reforms and government support are driving increased investment in Brazil's renewable technologies.
The strong policy support that has driven India’s huge investments in PV module manufacturing has been largely absent from the inverter segment, which still relies heavily on imports.
Polish prosumers will be able to connect batteries with up to 2.2 times the rated power of their PV systems without the storage counting toward installed capacity, under amended rules that take effect Dec. 1.
Development finance institutions from Norway and Denmark have acquired a 49% stake in a 500 MW solar project in the Philippines.
Senior CSIRO scientists discussed how to have an "open conversation" about the rising threats from a warming world before "it's too late".
Pacific leader turned activist says his island nation urgently needs to start "radical adaptation measures" if it is to survive.
Australia's biggest wind projects have mostly locked in approvals and contracts, but are still shaking the tree for equity investments and debt finance.
Image: Shutterstock AI/shutterstock.com The inaugural Utility Awards will celebrate the people, projects and organisations driving innovation and excellence across Australia’s essential services sector.
Heat pump equipment at 101 Collins St Melbourne. Image: A2EP More than 230 major industrial sites and commercial buildings across Australia are expected to have adopted large-scale heat pumps by the end of 2027.
Image Credit: AlphaESS Just 11 years after opening its Australian business, AlphaESS is gearing up to bring its latest residential and commercial battery …
JinkoSolar has unveiled its first back-contact solar cell technology, combining TOPCon and heterojunction passivation in a new architecture called TAC. The Chinese manufacturer reported a peak cell conversion efficiency of 28%.
Mercedes-Benz has confirmed Australian pricing for its new C-Class electric, which will boast a range of up to 753 kilometres, with deliveries expected early next year.
Researchers in China and Italy have developed a framework to assess fire risks in building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) façades, identifying electrical and material-related hazards as key factors.
Battery maker says solid-state batteries are among the most promising innovations for meeting future electrification needs.
First of Fortescue's first batch of electric water trucks, wheel loaders, dozers, and graders set sail for its Pilbara mines in its mission to eliminate diesel.
Chinese polysilicon producer GCL Technology has signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding to buy a controlling stake in an lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cathode manufacturer owned by its chairman’s family group for about CNY 2.5 billion ($374.3…
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