David Carroll
WA expands battery rebate scheme with backing of national program
The Western Australian government has confirmed its planned $337 million household battery rebate scheme will operate in combination with the federal government’s $2.3 billion home battery subsidy initiative, rather than applicants being able to stack the two financial incentives.
1Komma5° unveils VPP ready solar and battery solution
German home energy and electrification company 1Komma5° has unveiled a residential energy ecosystem for the Australian market including solar panels, hybrid inverter, and the brand’s intelligent battery energy storage solution.
Queensland government is cancelling renewable energy projects. Can the state still reach net zero?
On the surface, Queensland’s new government is doing exactly what it pledged before winning office in October – repealing the state’s ambitious renewable energy targets and cancelling a huge pumped hydro project near Mackay.
New solar and battery project planned for Queensland hotspot
Queensland’s Wide Bay–Burnett region is continuing to build as a renewable energy hotspot with Zen Energy now seeking federal government approval to develop a 100 MW solar farm and a 200 MW battery energy storage system in the area.
Project mapping platform adds high-res imagery to mix
Australian renewable energy market intelligence and mapping tool provder RenewMap has partnered with aerial imagery platform Nearmap in a move that provides users with access to the tech company’s high-resolution digitised content.
SunWiz details sharp rise in residential battery install volumes
Australia is on the cusp of a major surge in solar battery adoption with SunWiz forecasting at least 100,000 home energy storage systems with a combined capacity of 1.2 GWh will be rolled out next year, a 38% increase on 2024’s installations.
Mannum battery joins South Australia commissioning pipeline
Another big battery in South Australia has moved into the commissioning phase with energy infrastructure company Epic Energy announcing that the 200 MWh Mannum project is on track for full energisation in Q3 2025.
RedEarth teams with global partners to build microgrid-in-a-box system
Queensland battery solutions provider RedEarth Energy Storage has announced an international partnership that will see it jointly develop a ‘world first’ integrated hardware and energy management system that combines solar, storage, and bidirectional electric vehicle charging capabilities in a single unit.
Fortescue secures state approval for 644 MW solar hub
Mining giant and renewable energy company Fortescue has received the green light from the Western Australian government for a 644 MW solar farm that is to help power its operations in the state’s Pilbara region.
Tasmania taps Powerfuels project to lead Bell Bay Hydrogen Hub
The Tasmanian government has named Abel Energy’s $2 billion Bell Bay Powerfuels project as the lead proponent for the Bell Bay Hydrogen Hub, declaring the decision positions the precinct as a key renewable energy asset.
