David Carroll
Enervest begins building Australia’s biggest floating solar system
Construction of Australia’s largest floating solar array has commenced with the first panels and pontoons assembled for a 500 kW system being installed on a water storage reservoir at Warrnambool in Victoria’s southwest.
JinkoSolar launches new module targeting data-centre demand
JinkoSolar has announced the launch of a new solar module tailored specifically to meet the power density and extreme reliability needs of data centres and AI-driven computing.
Oil reserves last for weeks. Solar panels last for decades
Oil and gas prices are shooting up as war in the Middle East cuts down the supply of fossil fuels available, in what has been described as “the largest supply disruption in the history of oil markets.” While the effects of the energy crisis are being felt far and wide, it is making the case for renewables clear.
Queensland launches $200 million fund to partner on private sector renewable solutions
The Queensland government has launched a $200 million fund to support the private sector in delivering “bespoke” renewable energy generation, battery and microgrid projects across the state’s northwest.
Community solar and battery project highlights single-source approach
The Goulburn Community Solar Farm and battery project in New South Wales has been commissioned with Chinese manufacturing giant Trinasolar saying the milestone highlights key shifts in large-scale project delivery.
European Energy brings 108 MW Victorian solar plant online
Another large-scale solar farm has joined Australia’s main electricity market with European Energy confirming that the 108 MW Lancaster Solar Farm in northern Victoria is now up and running.
Battery rebates: what’s working and what still needs attention
The federal government’s Cheaper Home Batteries Program is being hailed as a clean energy win with almost 280,000 batteries and about 7 MW of capacity installed across Australian since the scheme was launched in mid-2025. While the scheme is delivering results, there are still areas of concern.
French developer seeks green tick for one of Australia’s largest solar and battery projects
French renewables developer TE H2 has filed an application with the Australian government seeking approval for a 2.7 GW solar farm and 6 GWh battery energy storage project to be built in the Northern Territory.
Vena seals $200 million revenue sharing deal for NSW battery project
Vena Energy has secured a $200 million long-term revenue agreement that it says will bring the second stage of its 408 MW Bellambi Heights battery energy storage system being built in central-western New South Wales online later this year.
Genesis begins building 117 MW solar plant in New Zealand’s north
New Zealand power company Genesis Energy has broken ground on a 117 MW solar project on the nation’s North Island with the facility expected to start generating power in 2027.
