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ElectraNet tips interstate transmission link to be online by mid-2026

Construction of the South Australian section of the $2.3 billion (USD 1.56 billion) EnergyConnect infrastructure project, which will link power grids across three states, is now more than 50% complete with ElectraNet announcing the high-voltage interconnector is on track for release of full power transfer capability by mid-2026.

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Australia warned of over-mining risk in rush to secure critical minerals

Australia is at risk of over-mining key transition minerals by relying on “overblown” demand assumptions, according to a new report which warns policy steps to encourage responsible and sustainable use of critical minerals, such as improved battery recycling, are being ignored.

Sungrow steps up supply agreements in Australian market

Chinese solar and storage technology manufacturer Sungrow has strengthened its commitment in Australia, inking new distribution agreements that will deliver at least 550 MWh of the company’s energy storage system solutions and 250 MW of its inverters into the Australian market.

Feds launch national body to seize clean energy opportunities

A new national authority to help plan and coordinate Australia’s transition from fossil fuel production and associated industries to a renewables dominated economy has been unveiled ahead of next week’s Federal Budget.

AMEC targets social licence with transmission planning reform

The Australian Energy Market Commission says the regulatory process for new transmission network projects must be overhauled to strengthen social licence and speed up the multi-billion-dollar expansion of the grid that is critical to the transition from coal to renewables.

Risen rolls out new n-type panels in Australian market

Chinese solar module maker Risen Energy has launched two new n-type panels into the Australian market, targeting both the rooftop and large-scale PV markets.

It’s the Liddell things that matter

AGL Energy last week shut its Liddell coal-fired power station in the Upper Hunter, ending generation from the site after more than five decades. Cornwall Insight Australia energy market analyst intern Darshitha PP takes a look at how the grid coped after the unit went offline.

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NT government delivers solar and storage trial for public housing

Public housing tenants in the outback town of Alice Springs are set to share in the benefits of renewable energy with the Northern Territory government launching a rooftop PV and battery energy storage trial that will help inform the planning of future public housing builds and management of solar power on current stock.

Bowen says Budget will back energy storage investment mechanism

Australia’s energy minister has revealed the upcoming Federal Budget will include support for a new revenue underwriting mechanism that is expected to unlock billions of dollars of renewable energy investment and “gigawatts of power” to support the ongoing decarbonisation of the grid.

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IEA tips Australia’s ‘outstanding’ solar economics to drive rooftop growth

The International Energy Agency expects Australia’s “outstanding” economic fundamentals for residential and commercial rooftop solar will see the sector stabilise in 2023 after a new report revealed the PV market contracted in 2022.

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