Data centres stand firm on demand flex and secrecy
The Energy Co AU Policy ·
AirTrunk has partnered with European Energy to develop 600MW of renewables, including 260MW of solar and 350MW of wind, to power its Kurri Kurri data centre.
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The NEM average price hit $111.20/MWh, sitting 66 per cent above the seven-day average. The Clean Energy Regulator permanently suspended 1 Solar Australia from the Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme. EnergyAustralia paid $750,000 in penalties over alleged frequency service failures at four batteries.
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AEMC sets new rules for data centre grid connections
Energy Source & Distribution AU Grid ·
Electricity consumers will benefit from new, stronger rules to govern the increasing number of large data centres connecting to Australia’s main grid. The nation’s energy rule maker, the Australian Energy […]
‘Must be ready and able to deliver’: EnergyAustralia pays AU$750,000 over alleged FCAS failures at four BESS
Energy-Storage.News AU Storage ·
EnergyAustralia has paid AU$750,000 (US$519,300) in penalties after the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) alleged that four battery energy storage systems (BESS) it manages failed to deliver frequency services offered into the market.
Mid-scale solar STCs expands C&I opportunities
EcoGeneration AU Solar ·
The Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme has expanded to allow solar installations up to 1 MW to generate Small-scale Technology Certificates (STCs). This regulatory shift increases financial incentives for commercial and industrial solar projects by raising the previous capacity threshold for upfront certificate creation.
NSW1 Horsley Park Bioenergy Plant reaches financial close
Energy Source & Distribution AU Grid ·
Delorean has reached financial close on its wholly owned NSW1 Horsley Park Bioenergy Plant in Horsley Park, New South Wales. The NSW1 Horsley Park Bioenergy Plant will be Australia’s first […]
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200 MWh BESS begins commercial operation in Western Australia
PV Magazine – Australia AU Storage ·
Alinta Enery has begun commercial operation of its 100 MW / 200 MWh Wagerup battery energy storage system in Western Australia, supporting the integration of renewable energy into the SWIS.
Tens of thousands of homes left without power as “big week of thunderstorms” lashes Sunshine State
RenewEconomy AU Power ·
Severe thunderstorms across South East Queensland have caused widespread outages, leaving tens of thousands of residential and commercial customers without electricity. The extreme weather events have disrupted local distribution networks during a period of sustained volatile atmospheric conditions in the state.
Regulator bans Solar Power Nation from SRES
Energy Source & Distribution AU Power ·
The Clean Energy Regulator (CER) has permanently suspended the registration of Sydney-based solar retailer 1 Solar Australia, trading as Solar Power Nation, under the Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme (SRES). The […]
ACT unlocks 500 MWh of energy storage
EcoGeneration AU Storage ·
Eku Energy 250 megawatt / 500 megawatt-hour Williamsdale battery energy storage system in Tuggeranong, Australian Capital Territory | Image Credit: Consolidated Power Projects Article sourced from Consolidated Power Projects (CPP) On 5 November 2026,…
Alinta Energy’s 200MWh Wagerup BESS online in Western Australia after ‘significant redesign’
Energy-Storage.News AU Storage ·
Alinta Energy has commenced commercial operations of its 100MW/200MWh Wagerup battery energy storage system in Western Australia. Located at an existing thermal power station site, the facility entered the South West Interconnected System in September following a substantial redesign process.
Data centre giant lines up solar, wind and battery deal to power its plans for former smelter site
RenewEconomy AU Solar ·
Data centre operator NextDC has entered an agreement to source renewable energy from a proposed wind, solar, and battery storage project at the former Kurri Kurri smelter site in New South Wales. The early-stage development aims to provide firm green power to support the company's planned regional data infrastructure expansion.
Shaping the Power Systems of Tomorrow 2027
EcoGeneration AU Power ·
From 17-19 August 2027, over 1000 energy professionals are expected to attend the Shaping the Power Systems of Tomorrow event in the Gold Coast | Image Credit: CIGRE One power system, three specialist conferences and three days of technical collabora…
Australia’s largest electricity network maps best spots for business to go big on rooftop solar
RenewEconomy AU Solar ·
Ausgrid has launched a spatial energy planning trial mapping commercial buildings capable of hosting large-scale rooftop solar arrays that exceed onsite demand. The initiative identifies optimal locations for businesses to maximize generation capacity across the network to support broader decarbonization goals.
Ausgrid energy mapping tool backs C&I community power network trial
PV Magazine – Australia AU Storage ·
Ausgrid has released a digital energy mapping tool to complement its Community Power Network trial and shows where new solar, battery and energy projects would work best, based on detailed connection and curtailment data.
‘Positive and lasting difference’; what makes a successful community grant
Utility Magazine AU Power ·
Endeavour Energy has awarded its Powering Communities Grant to 11 New South Wales recipients to support STEM education, community resilience, and social inclusion. The funding targets grassroots initiatives and charities across the network's footprint to foster environmental leadership and local engagement.
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Octopus aims to mobilize $600 million for Asian renewables
PV Magazine GLOBAL Solar ·
Octopus Energy has launched an Asia fund whose first investment backs a Manila developer targeting 450 MW of solar and 350 MWh of battery storage by 2030.
Sweden plans new inverter and battery database
PV Magazine GLOBAL Solar ·
Sweden plans to launch a voluntary database for solar inverters, battery storage systems and bidirectional EV charging equipment in 2027, replacing its existing pre-assessment system for new listings.
Hydrogen energy market shifts focus to grid stability and load balancing
Power Technology GLOBAL Power ·
The hydrogen sector is narrowing its scope to specific, policy-supported initiatives centered on gas blending, energy storage, and industrial applications. These targeted projects are increasingly designed to enhance grid stability and manage load balancing within the power system.
Kazakhstan proposes new PPA mechanism to reduce offtake risks, plans storage auctions
PV Magazine GLOBAL Solar ·
Kazakhstan's government is proposing a new power purchase agreement framework allowing renewable generators to transition to a state-backed single buyer after three years of bilateral contracting. The policy aims to mitigate offtake risks and enhance investor certainty, alongside planned auctions for energy storage capacity.
Chasing the sun: Feasible CO₂ supply as a gateway to low-cost e-fuel production
PV Magazine GLOBAL Solar ·
New modeling indicates that transporting CO2 or biomass to high-insolation regions for e-fuel synthesis is more cost-effective than transmitting renewable electricity to carbon sources. The research suggests that shipping carbon to sunny locations optimizes synthetic fuel production costs compared to localized hydrogen generation.
Principal Buyer opens RFQ for 3.2GW Round 8 solar and wind projects
Power Technology GLOBAL Power ·
Saudi Power Procurement Company, also known as the Principal Buyer, has issued a request for qualification (RFQ) for developers interested in participating in the eighth round of solar and wind projects under Saudi Arabia’s National Renewable Energy…
What six months of Dutch market data tell us about the true worth of renewables & BESS dispatch optimisation
Energy-Storage.News GLOBAL Storage ·
Analysis of Dutch electricity market data from the first half of 2024 emphasizes the necessity of distinguishing between theoretical dispatch forecasts and actual revenue outcomes for renewable and battery storage assets. The study by Powerlys suggests that optimiser performance must be measured against realistic market conditions rather than idealized modeling.
When the rules change faster than the project
PV Magazine GLOBAL Solar ·
Levona Renewables faced procurement disruptions for a 110 MW solar project in Texas after regulatory shifts invalidated technical and commercial qualifications for key 345 kV infrastructure sourced from China.
Spanish IPP deploys automated solar installation platform at 457 MW Texas project
PV Magazine GLOBAL Solar ·
Matrix Renewables is using Terabase Energy's Terafab V2 automated construction platform at its 457 MW Tormes Solar project in Navarro County, Texas.
German utility to build 7.5MW/30MWh project using Eos’ zinc-bromide battery tech
Energy-Storage.News GLOBAL Storage ·
German municipal utility Stadtwerke Gaggenau has commissioned a 7.5MW/30MWh long-duration energy storage project. The four-hour system will utilize Eos Energy Enterprises' proprietary zinc-bromide battery technology rather than standard lithium-ion chemistry.
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Ausgrid releases new spatial energy mapping data
Energy Source & Distribution AU Grid ·
Ausgrid has published spatial energy planning data for three New South Wales locations to assist commercial entities in identifying optimal sites for solar, battery storage, and distributed energy resources.
Ausgrid releases energy mapping data to support solar and battery investment
Utility Magazine AU Grid ·
Ausgrid has launched spatial energy planning data across three network regions to assist businesses in locating optimal sites for solar, battery, and distributed energy projects. The mapping tool aims to streamline investment decisions by identifying network capacity and opportunities for new energy infrastructure.
FlexGen chosen as system integrator for Google-backed US solar-plus-storage project with MN8, Eos
Energy-Storage.News GLOBAL Storage ·
FlexGen has been appointed as the system integrator for MN8 Energy’s solar-plus-storage facility in Kanawha, West Virginia. The project, which receives backing from Google, will utilize battery technology supplied by Eos Energy Enterprises.
Home battery quiet achiever unveils new offering, prepares to pounce on plug-in solar and storage
RenewEconomy AU Storage ·
Anker Solix is expanding its Australian presence with new residential energy storage products, positioning itself to capture market share in the emerging plug-in solar and battery segment.
Battery chemistry reshapes BESS safety
EcoGeneration AU Storage ·
EnerVenue is advancing its Aqueous Metal Cell technology at a Changzhou manufacturing facility, targeting utility-scale storage applications. The company aims to reduce fire risk at the source by utilizing nickel-hydrogen chemistry as an alternative to traditional battery compositions.
The world will soon shoot past 1.5°C. What does this mean?
Energy Source & Distribution AU Grid ·
Did you know that global heating will unavoidably soar past the 1.5°C temperature goal over the next three to four years? This is certain, despite our efforts to address the climate crisis.
Bowen pushes pragmatic climate deal amid pressure over fossil fuels
ABC News – Renewables AU Gas ·
Chris Bowen says Australia's coal and gas exports have not damaged its standing in climate negotiations, as countries struggle to agree on how to move away from fossil fuels.
Watt seeks “urgent advice” on next steps for solar recycling pilot after cancellation of tender process
RenewEconomy AU Policy ·
UPDATED: Federal environment minister says government still committed to delivery of national solar recycling pilot, despite cancelling the procurement process.
DC bidirectional charging and data centre demand are reshaping the case for US DERs
Energy-Storage.News GLOBAL Storage ·
United States utilities and developers are increasingly deploying distributed energy resources to mitigate grid pressure caused by rising data center power requirements and the adoption of DC bidirectional electric vehicle charging.
Americans want electric cars – they just can’t find them
The Driven AU EV ·
United States electric vehicle sales growth is decelerating due to restricted inventory, elevated purchase costs, and shifting federal policy rather than a decline in consumer demand.
State adds $4,000 “discount” to energy upgrade scheme, targeting low-income households and renters
RenewEconomy AU Solar ·
Low-income households can now apply for thousands of dollars in discounts on energy upgrades that will make a "lasting difference" to cost of living and comfort.
Solar infrastructure giants join forces
EcoGeneration AU Solar ·
Image Credit: Blueringmedia/Stock.Adobe.com Two major solar infrastructure providers based in the United States have just announced plans to combine their operations to deliver …
Ku-ring-gai Council installs 21 kerbside EV charging ports
The Driven AU EV ·
Drivers without off-street parking have more places to plug in across Sydney’s north, with 21 new kerbside EV charging ports installed across Ku-ring-gai.
Eight lenders back Acwa’s 2GW Türkiye solar projects at COP31
Power Technology GLOBAL Solar ·
Acwa Power has announced that eight international lenders have agreed to a letter of support to finance its Sivas and Taşeli solar photovoltaic (PV) independent power producer (IPP) projects in Türkiye.
Indonesia secures carbon market agreement with Norway at COP31
Power Technology GLOBAL Power ·
Indonesia and Norway have entered into a Mitigation Outcome Purchase Agreement (MOPA) at the 31st United Nations COP31 in Antalya, Türkiye.
SSE selects Siemens Energy as preferred supplier for Berwick Bank B
Power Technology GLOBAL Wind ·
Siemens Energy has been named as the preferred supplier for the turbines and offshore substations for the 1.4GW Berwick Bank B wind farm.
Predicting power output from artistic BIPV pixel by pixel
PV Magazine GLOBAL Solar ·
Researchers have developed a model linking artwork colors to power output and potential hot-spot risks in colored BIPV arrays. Simulations of 50 masterpieces show how selectively darkening bright pixels can improve electrical performance.
“New purpose:” Delta submits plans for big, two-hour battery at site of very old NSW coal plant
RenewEconomy AU Storage ·
Plans to install a big battery at the site of a nearly 50-year old coal plant in the New South Wales Hunter region have been submitted for state planning approval.
Chart of the day: Damning picture of climate inaction as Paris target breach looms within years
RenewEconomy AU Policy ·
Leaders aren't flocking to COP31 because they know they'd be shamed by the failure of governments to act. At least Albanese is facing the music – sort of.
Albanese tells COP31 “real and rapid” climate progress is possible… doesn’t mention fossil fuels
RenewEconomy AU Policy ·
Australian PM Anthony Albanese insists “real and rapid progress is possible” from COP31 as international climate negotiations get underway.
Battery systems secure Australian innovation honours
EcoGeneration AU Storage ·
Image Credit: SAJ Electric Article supplied by SAJ Electric SAJ Electric has received the EUPD Research Top Innovation Australia 2026 award in the Storage …
Australia’s battery manufacturing strength lays in component supply
PV Magazine – Australia AU Storage ·
Prismatic battery cell cans from Australian aluminium and producing copper current collector foil, are both identified in a CSIRO report as front-runners for Australia's sovereign battery manufacturing capability.
Federal government cancels panel recycling pilot, considers ‘next steps’
PV Magazine – Australia AU Solar ·
The Australian government is considering 'next steps' for procuring a National Solar Panel Recycling Pilot administrator after cancelling the search on the same day an ongoing six month suspension of the procurement was also lifted.
Ammonia corrosion resistance testing preps panels for 4.7 MW agrivoltaic project
PV Magazine – Australia AU Solar ·
TCL Solar has conducted ammonia corrosion resistance testing on TOPCon modules it supplied for an agrivoltaic dairy project in New Zealand where approximatley 700 cattle graze under the 8-hectare installation.
Chinese luxury EV brand Hongqi launches in Australia with massive six-seat electric SUV
The Driven AU EV ·
Chinese luxury EV brand Hongqi has launched in Australia with a massive six-seat electric SUV, ambitious sales targets and even an electric ute under consideration.
Viessmann launches propane ground-source heat pump compatible with PVT systems
PV Magazine GLOBAL Solar ·
The Vitocal 300-G intelligent energy uses R290 refrigerant and delivers heating capacities ranging from 6 kW to 16 kW, with a maximum flow temperature of 70 C and a seasonal coefficient of performance (SCOP) of up to 5.5.
Dutch Parliament backs legal framework for balcony PV
PV Magazine GLOBAL Solar ·
Politicians in the Netherlands have supported calls for a framework covering the connection of balcony solar systems to be drafted before the spring of next year.
Japan enters final months of new ground-mounted solar certifications
PV Magazine GLOBAL Solar ·
Japan has published its last application deadlines for feed-in tariff (FIT) and feed-in premium (FIP) support before ground-mounted commercial solar closes to new projects.
Jaguar unveils 600 kW Formula E racer with F1-beating acceleration
The Driven AU EV ·
Jaguar has unveiled its new 600 kW Formula E racer, boasting 700 kW regenerative braking and acceleration claimed to beat a Formula 1 car.
EBRD pledges $6bn for Türkiye’s REACT platform at COP31
Power Technology GLOBAL Power ·
EBRD has announced plans to invest $6bn in projects under the Türkiye REACT platform over the next five years.
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