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The Snowy 2.0 principal contractor increased the project cost estimate to $22.5 billion. The NEM registered an average price of $96.9/MWh. AEMO is seeking submissions on trial participation guidelines by 27 November.
Projects & Applications Australia’s 2.2 GW Snowy 2.0 pumped hydro cost estimate rises again The principal contractor for Australia’s 2.2 GW Snowy 2.0 pumped hydro storage project has revised the expected cost to AUD 22.5 billion ($15.8 billion) to AU…
The Victoria-South Australia interconnector has reverted to its 'Heywood' designation following the commissioning of Project EnergyConnect Stage 2. This change simplifies the interconnector's operational classification by removing the previous Stage 1 distinction.
A western New South Wales landowner has entered a long-term conservation agreement to provide biodiversity offsets, highlighting the complex, multi-year decision process for regional landholders participating in such schemes.
Increased deployment of utility-scale and distributed battery storage is reducing the frequency of solar farm curtailment during negative price intervals. This shift allows large-scale solar assets to maintain operations more consistently during peak daylight hours rather than disconnecting to avoid costs.
Electrify Fremantle has launched a temporary induction-powered noodle bar in Western Australia to demonstrate the viability of electric cooking alternatives to gas. The initiative aims to encourage residential electrification by showcasing high-heat induction performance for traditional wok-based cooking.
Australian apartment owners are encouraged to initiate electrification planning to transition residential strata buildings from gas to electric systems. The process aims to reduce emissions and long-term costs, though it requires navigating complex strata voting and infrastructure upgrades.
All 18 of the concrete turbine foundations have been poured at the first wind farm to begin construction in Australia this year, paving the way for the delivery of turbine parts.
Omoda reveals a futuristic adventurous electric SUV, with a thermal imaging camera and what the company calls a "rugged design".
Italy connected 4.83 GW of new solar capacity in the first nine months of 2026, bringing cumulative installed capacity to 48.35 GW at the end of September.
Vietnam has instructed provincial and municipal authorities to introduce support policies for residential rooftop solar installations by the end of December 2026, as part of efforts to secure electricity supplies between 2027 and 2030.
Residential solar prices climbed 3.2% in the first half of 2026 as installers adjusted to the expiration of the federal residential solar tax credit.
A Brazilian couple traveled through 10 African countries in a motorhome equipped with rooftop solar panels, 15.36 kWh of lithium battery storage, and alternator charging.
UAE-based Jampur Group has been selected to manage and modernize Mozambique’s Beluluane Solar Panel Factory, which suspended production around 2022 due to technological limitations and market competition.
A European research consortium is developing glass-free photovoltaic modules using fiber-reinforced polymer composites. The technology could enable lighter solar modules for curved and complex surfaces, including vehicles, ships and infrastructure.
The Renewable Energy India Expo highlighted India's expanding solar sector, driven by significant capital inflows for new generation capacity, grid modernization, and the scaling of domestic component manufacturing.
This week, Women in Solar+ Europe gives voice to Italian independent renewable energy consultant Giulia Muia.
California firm working with top EPCs to install six million solar panels in the next two years.
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