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AEMO curtailed Project EnergyConnect flows to 200 MW westward to maintain New South Wales system security. Eku Energy commenced operations at the 200 MW Rangebank battery in Victoria. Woodside Energy will cut 500 jobs globally to improve investment returns.
South Australia's spot price reached $3,290/MWh during the 12:10 dispatch interval on Monday 9 November 2026, marking a significant intraday volatility event in the region.
The Australian Energy Market Operator is assessing what Snowy 2.0's latest delay means for grid reliability. In the meantime, not everyone is keeping calm.
AEMO reduced flows on Project EnergyConnect to 200MW westward starting at 09:10 on 9 November 2026. This curtailment was implemented to maintain power system security within the New South Wales network.
The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) has approved an electricity retailer authorisation application from renewables developer Squadron Energy for a new entity called Squadron Energy Retail (SQER). Related article: Squadron Energy […]
Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen has been appointed as president of negotiations for the COP31 United Nations climate summit in Turkey. Over the next fortnight, Bowen will lead international diplomatic discussions aimed at securing global climate agreements.
Battery energy storage systems across the National Electricity Market reached a record 20.17 GWh of stored energy on 6 November. This volume represents a 203% increase compared to the previous year.
The 200MW/400MWh Rangebank battery in Cranbourne, Victoria, has commenced operations. Developed by Eku Energy, the storage facility provides enough capacity to support approximately 80,000 households for one hour during periods of peak electricity demand.
Pacific Blue has submitted its proposed 855MWh battery energy storage system in Victoria for federal environmental assessment under the EPBC Act. The referral marks a key regulatory step for the utility-scale storage project as it moves through the development pipeline.
Mainland NEM frequency spiked twice on 6 November 2026 due to significant negative aggregate dispatch errors from semi-scheduled renewable generators. These events occurred when actual VRE output substantially exceeded AEMO dispatch targets, driving frequency above the normal operating band.
The 31 MW Mulwala Solar Farm in New South Wales has reached full generation capacity to supply renewable energy to data centre operator AirTrunk. The project is slated for further expansion with the future integration of a four-hour battery storage system.
The International Energy Agency's latest annual report forecasts global renewable capacity to expand by nearly 4,800GW between 2026 and 2031. Driven by energy security and data center demand, the agency upgraded its solar PV outlook for the Asia-Pacific region by over 100GW, citing stronger deployment expectations across Australia, India, Korea, and Indonesia.
The New South Wales government has approved over 15,000 interest-free loans for residential solar, battery storage, and energy-efficiency upgrades. This milestone reflects the ongoing uptake of the state's consumer financing program aimed at reducing household energy costs.
European Energy has reached another milestone in Australia with the completion of its first solar project in New South Wales and plans in place to add a battery energy storage system.
Woodside Energy intends to reduce its global workforce by 10%, affecting approximately 500 positions, as part of a strategy to improve investment returns across its oil and gas portfolio.
Service Stream has acquired RiE Group to broaden its technical service capabilities within Queensland’s industrial and energy sectors. The transaction aims to leverage RiE’s specialist workforce to meet growing infrastructure demand across the state.
Dutch households are rapidly adopting residential energy storage, particularly plug-in systems, to preserve solar self-consumption value ahead of the Netherlands' net metering phaseout scheduled for early 2025.
CGN New Energy has grid-connected the initial 50 MW phase of a 100 MW concentrated solar power facility in Tibet. Situated at 4,300 meters, the project integrates molten salt thermal storage and battery systems to provide stable renewable generation at extreme altitudes.
Alcazar Energy Partners has achieved financial close for the $626 million Niat and Rasgha wind farms in Egypt. The two projects will provide a combined 500MW of renewable generation capacity to the Egyptian grid.
A renewable steam project at Bayer’s pharmaceutical plant in Spain combines salt-based thermal storage with a 15 MW renewable power purchase agreement (PPA) and 2.5 MW of on-site solar, in an effort to replace fossil fuels used for industrial heat.
Rezolv Energy, backed by Actis and Mubadala, has secured up to €367m ($408.8m) in project financing for its 292.5MW Dunarea East wind farm in Constanța County, southeastern Romania.
SSEN Transmission has commenced construction on the Lewis Hub, a critical infrastructure component designed to establish the first direct electricity transmission link between the Western Isles and the Great Britain mainland grid.
Tongwei has developed a TOPCon solar cell reaching a certified 26.03% conversion efficiency and 746.5 mV open-circuit voltage. The device utilizes a low-cost photoresist-based etching method to establish high sheet resistance of 1,600 Ω/sq, which minimizes recombination losses without compromising electrical contact.
The 1.2 GW Big Rooter Power solar project owned and funded by Panamint Capital will connect with the 342 MW Twin Oaks coal plant, creating a hybrid power station.
RWE and Kawasaki Heavy Industries have initiated testing of a 34MW hydrogen-capable gas turbine at the Emsland power station in Lingen, Germany. The pilot project evaluates the operational performance of the turbine using varying blends of hydrogen and natural gas.
GlobalData forecasts the Asia-Pacific region will drive global transformer market expansion through 2030 as utilities and governments increase capital expenditure. This investment growth is intended to facilitate grid modernisations, integrate renewable energy sources, and accommodate escalating electricity consumption across the region.
Image: IPD As part of Wingecarribee Shire Council’s major upgrade of the Bowral Sewage Treatment Plant (STP), IPD supplied ABB ACQ580 Water Drives and complementary automation and power solutions to help deliver […]
The Sunwater Board has appointed James Benjamin as Chief Executive Officer, succeeding interim leadership. Benjamin joins the Queensland government-owned water infrastructure provider with prior executive experience across the utilities sector.
Unresolved engineering challenges are impacting the pace of the National Electricity Market's transition to renewable energy and overall market operations.
Interflow has embedded fair pay practices across its workforce to support greater equity and inclusion.
CQUniversity researchers are investigating whether hydrogen production facilities can generate fresh water as a byproduct to avoid depleting local community supplies. The study, supported by Australia’s Economic Accelerator, explores the potential for hydrogen infrastructure to serve as a net water producer.
While hailing a fresh milestone for Cheaper Home Batteries, the federal energy minister says rushing into plug-in solar risks giving "deniers and delayers" a free kick.
Image Credit: Elias Bitar/Stock.Adobe.com More Victorians will be able to access rooftop solar and bring down their energy bills thanks to an expansion of …
Energy analysts warn the Victorian Coalition that looming coal plant closures and high gas prices may necessitate maintaining the state's current renewable energy trajectory if they win the November 28 election. The briefing highlights that market realities and supply constraints limit alternative baseload options for the incoming government.
Climate Minister Chris Bowen expects global temperatures to reach 2.6 degrees above pre-industrial levels, prompting a COP31 agenda focused on accelerating international electrification and fossil fuel displacement.
Sungrow's booth at All Energy Australia on 28-29 October 2026 | Image Credit: Sungrow Article supplied by Sungrow Sungrow, a globally renowned photovoltaic inverter and energy storage system provider, celebrates a successful showing at …
Europe’s corporate renewable energy buyers and sellers have shifted their focus from price to risk allocation as negative prices erode solar-only contracts and battery-backed hybrid deals move to the center of the market, according to discussions las…
China's carbon emissions are declining at their most rapid rate since the pandemic, according to data released as COP31 climate negotiations commence in Türkiye. The reduction in pollution from the world's largest emitter occurs amid ongoing domestic debates regarding international climate contributions.
BloombergNEF analysts suggest recent US midterm election results represent a net positive for the battery energy storage sector, despite potential deployment challenges stemming from rising data centre power demand.
Dulhunty Poles is promoting its Titan cement-based utility poles to Australian network operators as a bushfire-resilient alternative for grid construction and asset replacement. The infrastructure is designed to maintain structural integrity during extreme thermal events and harsh environmental conditions to improve long-term electricity supply reliability.
A one-degree Celsius drop in Paris winter temperatures correlates with a 1 GW increase in French power demand, significantly altering cross-border flows and day-ahead pricing across interconnected European markets. This thermal sensitivity impacts regional solar revenue and trade dynamics between France and its neighbors.
UN climate chief Simon Stiell warned COP29 delegates in Azerbaijan that volatile fossil fuel costs are driving global inflation. He advocated for accelerated electrification and a rapid transition to renewable energy to stabilize international economies and mitigate climate risks.
Image: R_Yosha/stock.adobe.com A high-temperature coating has demonstrated its potential to extend asset life and reduce maintenance requirements, following a four-year inspection of a commercial desalter at a Japanese oil refinery. The results […]
Fresh blow to $10bn plans to build a 1,561 km gas pipeline from the NT to south-east Queensland, as last of Big Four banks rules out finance for new gas developments.
AI generated image of community battery cabinet serving solar powered home | Image Credit: JinYoung/Stock.Adobe.
Image Credit: Paul/Stock.Adobe.com The Clean Energy Regulator (CER) is continuing to monitor the solar and battery industry and is taking action to ensure …
Ask a solar and battery installer what eats their week and it's rarely the roof. It's everything either side of it, so it's no surprise installers are being pitched AI to alleviate the issue.
SolarEdge is exiting Australia’s market, advising installers that it is discontinuing its direct local sales and operations effective immediately.
UNSW researchers, in collaboration with SunDrive and Shenzhen APG, have demonstrated that replacing part of the silver with nickel in TOPCon solar cell rear metallisation can reduce raw-metal costs by 6.8% with almost no efficiency loss.
S-5! has introduced the PVKIT 3.0, a rail-less mounting system for solar panels on metal roofs, available with an optional 50 mm clearance for wiring and power electronics.
A new report prepared by The Brattle Group for The Pew Charitable Trusts finds that removing barriers to distributed energy resources (DERs) could avoid an estimated US$614 billion in US power system costs through 2050.
Financing the fight against climate change is one of the major issues looming over the COP31 summit in Turkey.
Image Credit: Anatoliy_gleb/Stock.Adobe.com Solar and battery installers in New South Wales must comply with new commissioning requirements from November 2026, alongside existing licensing, …
Image Credit: Anatoliy_gleb/Stock.Adobe.com Solar retailers and installers seeking to participate in Victoria’s Solar Homes Program must meet mandatory accreditation, safety and consumer protection …
Nexans has agreed to supply a 420km, Mass-Impregnated (MI) 110kV cable system for the Corinth-Kos HVDC interconnection project in Greece.
The industrial line features a patented technology for the high-efficiency separation of glass from the solar panel, designed to maximise silicon recovery.
The reversible air-to-air heat pumps use R32 refrigerant and offer rated heating capacities ranging from 2.5 kW to 10.6 kW. Commercial availability in Japan is scheduled for January 2027.
German solar manufacturer Solarwatt has added a new glass-glass module to its Construct series for building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV).
Fortescue Zero has unveiled its car, drivers and electric green livery as Australia’s first Formula E team prepares for its debut season.
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