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Fortescue's 250 MWh battery successfully maintained operations during a 95 MW power station outage. European Energy brought its 31 MW Mulwala Solar Farm to full generation output in New South Wales. South Australia experienced 16.2 hours of negative wholesale prices.
Image: ABB Fortescue's 250MWh battery energy storage system at North Star Junction has successfully responded to an unplanned 95MW power station outage.
Australia and Denmark have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at COP31 in Antalya, Türkiye, establishing a climate and energy partnership. Australian Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen […]
The Federal Government is considering carving out Western Australia from its proposed Domestic Gas Reservation scheme, sparking criticism from the Queensland Government. Western Australian Premier Roger Cook said the federal government […]
The National Electricity Market reached a record peak for battery storage charging as utility-scale solar output increased midday supply. Despite the rise in storage absorption, significant levels of renewable energy curtailment persist across the grid.
The Western Australian government is providing $15 million to develop a relocatable manufacturing plant capable of producing vanadium electrolyte on-site for utility-scale flow battery projects.
Australian small-scale battery installations exceeded 1 GWh of capacity in October, representing a nearly 10% month-on-month increase. This growth in the residential and commercial storage sector follows a cumulative total of 600,000 rebates issued to date.
European Energy’s 31MW Mulwala Solar Farm in New South Wales is now operating at full generation output following completion of construction, energisation, and commissioning. The 31MW solar farm, which will […]
CleanCo Queensland’s 102.6 MW Karara Wind Farm has achieved a critical grid integration milestone by securing its 5.3.4A and 5.3.4B approvals from AEMO. The state-owned project, located within the MacIntyre Wind Precinct, overcame complex technical requirements to finalize its connection agreement.
Australia's federal Cheaper Home Batteries Program has passed 600,000 home battery storage systems sold, roughly 16.8GWh.
Two Australian BESS projects in South Australia and Victoria have been submitted to the federal government under the EPBC Act.
Federal Energy Minister Chris Bowen faces criticism for promoting Australia's COP31 hosting bid while New South Wales continues to approve unabated coal mining and export projects. The tension highlights a policy disconnect between international climate leadership ambitions and domestic fossil fuel extraction.
Battery manufacturer AlphaESS has established a partnership with Hills Wildlife Sanctuary to enhance bushfire resilience through energy storage. The collaboration, announced at the All Energy Australia 2026 conference, focuses on deploying battery systems to support the sanctuary's operations during emergencies.
Siemens and Swinburne University of Technology are expanding their Australian energy and power systems collaboration internationally through the new Siemens Swinburne International Energy Transition Alliance for Industry Training and Innovation. […]
Australia's data centre development pipeline as of October 2026 highlights a significant surge in potential renewable energy demand alongside risks of grid instability if integration is poorly managed.
Transitioning to a solar-heavy grid requires significant investment in long-duration storage and batteries to displace gas generation. Proponents argue pumped hydro assets, specifically the Snowy 2.0 project, remain essential for maintaining reliability during periods of low renewable output.
Figures released by Romania's energy regulator show 262 projects totaling 16.2 GW of approved export capacity had obtained connection contracts, building permits and establishment authorisations as of October 1.
The US Senate has voted to begin a formal debate on a bipartisan bill designed to accelerate federal permitting for energy and power infrastructure projects.
Octopus Energy has established a new investment vehicle to finance renewable energy expansion across Asia, prioritizing the development of solar and energy storage assets in the Philippines.
China’s Huaneng Group connected a 5.5 MW dual-flywheel energy storage system to the grid at its Lanzhou coal-fired power plant, enhancing frequency regulation capabilities.
COP31 delegates in Türkiye established a voluntary global target to reach 35% electrification of total energy consumption by 2035.
Sumitomo Corporation and Greenvolt are deploying battery energy storage systems across different scales in Japan to navigate the country's evolving market layers. These projects highlight diverse deployment strategies within the Japanese energy storage landscape.
NGEN has commissioned Croatia’s first transmission-connected standalone battery, a 60MW/120MWh facility located in Šibenik. The project marks the country's initial utility-scale storage asset to enter commercial operation at the transmission level.
Vietnam has established 2026 solar generation price ceilings, with ground-mounted rates ranging from VND 1,104.32/kWh to VND 1,591.02/kWh and floating solar capped between VND 1,340.21/kWh and VND 1,939.74/kWh. These regional tariffs vary by location and maintain existing premiums for storage integration.
Chinese researchers have developed a dual silicon oxide diffusion barrier strategy that improves phosphorus distribution and reduces contact resistance and optical losses in TOPCon solar cells.
Alectra Energy Solutions and Convergent Energy & Power have completed a 320MWh BESS portfolio at three sites in Ontario.
Recurrent Energy’s plans to build a 350 MW solar farm and 600 MWh battery in New South Wales have cleared another regulatory hurdle with the federal government’s environmental watchdog providing the tick of approval for the project.
RWE and BNZ have commenced construction on multiple utility-scale battery energy storage systems across Italy, representing a combined capacity of nearly 500MWh.
Australia is advocating for increased global household solar adoption as part of COP31 targets, while co-host Türkiye pushes for broader electrification to reduce fossil fuel dependency.
NRG Energy has agreed for the sale of its six natural gas generation assets to LS Power, an US-based company, for $4bn in cash.
Raana Semiconductors will supply CZ12 silicon ingot growers to Swelect HHV Solar Photovoltaics for its 1 GW ingot and wafer manufacturing facility in India. The agreement also covers process optimization, recipe development and technical training.
Italian startup Sizable Energy is developing offshore long-duration energy storage using deep-sea brine reservoirs, with a Naples-based demonstrator scheduled for 2027. The company intends to deploy its first commercial gravity-based projects in Calabria and Sicily to provide grid-scale storage.
Envision Energy and ju:niz Energy have unveiled plans to jointly develop a 442MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) project, known as Smareg 13 (Vöhringen II), in Bavaria, Germany.
Global hydrogen capacity is currently dominated by blue hydrogen leveraging existing infrastructure, though green hydrogen is projected to capture the majority of the market share by 2030.
Federal Nationals leader David Littleproud claims that adopting nuclear power would improve electricity affordability, a position characterized as fictional by critics regarding its impact on energy costs.
Japan's state energy research agency is launching an assessment of alternative renewable and storage technologies to identify solutions beyond conventional solar and wind that align with specific regional requirements.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called on Australia and Turkey, competing hosts for COP31, to translate international fossil fuel commitments into tangible domestic policy actions. The UN chief is seeking defined implementation steps as both nations face increasing global pressure to establish concrete measures for transitioning away from coal, oil, and gas.
Global electric vehicle adoption now offsets 1.2 million barrels of daily oil demand, representing a fivefold increase in displacement over the last five years.
Argent International is promoting pressure-sensitive adhesive tapes designed to enhance thermal management and dielectric insulation within battery energy storage systems. The technical webinar focuses on utilizing these materials to improve safety and performance during BESS manufacturing and operation.
The Goyder battery. Image: Neoen Neoen has secured $1.8 billion of debt financing to propel the company towards 10GW of generation and storage capacity nationwide by 2030.
The world's carbon emissions will be slightly lower than 2025 but you have to squint to see the difference.
Shoalhaven tradie Travis Harpley shares how his enthusiasm for solar and batteries has cut his bills and powered some unlikely adventures.
SunDrive Solar, the developer of unique copper-based PV technology, has joined forces with Sydney-based space hardware and software manufacturer Space Machines Company to develop Australian-made solar arrays for spacecraft.
Longi has developed a perovskite-silicon tandem solar cell with a certified efficiency of 35.25% by using specially engineered molecules to improve interface quality and charge extraction.
Sodium-ion batteries are approaching cell-level cost parity with LFP technology, with supply agreements exceeding 70 GWh worldwide.
MG has launched a limited-edition MG4 EV Urban with new styling touches and a $33,990 drive-away price. Just 750 will be available in Australia.
The energy storage industry is abuzz with discussion of passing BAAJA following Democrats’ taking of the House and Senate in the 2026 US midterm elections.
A funding call aimed at solar and storage installations that support the agricultural sector is open in Croatia. It will remain open through Jan. 31, 2027, or until the available funding has been exhausted.
The main concerns facing solar installers in the Philippines are shifting from the warehouse to point of sale, with sales most likely to fall through either because customers are choosing the cheapest quote or because customers cannot pay upfront.
The new series of n-type bifacial solar modules features a steel frame with an S-shaped cross-section.
The collaboration will use SunDrive’s copper-metallised solar cell technology to establish an Australian-made source of PV arrays specially made for spacecraft.
AirBridge has deployed 68 ARNI units for the SES in far north Queensland. Images: AirBridge Networks When AirBridge wanted to extend the reach of its formidable ARNI emergency communications solution, Madison Technologies stepped up to the plate.
Marinus Link is establishing land access agreements with 95 landholders directly affected by the cable installation.
Business leaders who dismiss COP31 as a diplomatic exercise risk missing signals that will shape future investment, regulation and competitiveness.
Smarter solar trackers promise protection from hail and cyclones, while cutting construction and maintenance costs.
A third article exploring the frequency spikes on Friday 6th November 2026. This one taking a look at individual Semi-Scheduled Wind Farm DUIDs to see who the biggest contributors were.
Plans for a 201 MW, four-hour battery are targeting a well-positioned industrial site – but they will need to factor in the city's gold mining heritage and legacy.
Australian Vanadium Limited has secured $15 million in state government funding to establish a relocatable vanadium electrolyte manufacturing facility that will support large-scale battery installations in Western Australia.
Tesla has delivered 200,000 electric vehicles in Australia, reaching the milestone as it heads towards its strongest annual sales result yet.
Perth’s largest electric bus depot has opened in Bayswater, with charging capacity for 132 buses as the city’s electric fleet grows.
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