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AI-powered technology helps deliver flexible export limits for rooftop solar

Electricity network operator Endeavour Energy has launched a “flexible exports” service for rooftop solar systems in New South Wales that it forecasts will contribute 600 MW of additional renewable energy capacity over the next decade.

Zenviron lands BOP contract for 1.4 GWh battery project

Balance-of-plant contractor Zenviron has been awarded a contract with electricity gen-tailer EnergyAustralia to build a four-hour battery energy storage system of 350 MW capacity in Victoria’s Latrobe Valley.

Cook serves up $387 million residential battery rebate scheme

The Western Australian government has moved to accelerate the uptake of residential battery energy storage systems, announcing it will introduce a $387 million rebate scheme to encourage the installation of household batteries to store and utilise extra power generated by rooftop solar.

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Promise of green iron, steel and ammonia is keeping green hydrogen dream alive

Hydrogen was once sold as a universal climate fix — a clean, green wonder fuel for cars, homes, power grids and even global export. But reality has cooled that buzz.

Acen pushes ahead with 400 MWh New England battery build

Construction proper has started on a 200 MW / 400 MWh battery energy storage system being built alongside renewables developer Acen Australia’s 720 MW New England Solar project in northern New South Wales.

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Albanese plans local content targets as part of $500 million investment into clean energy manufacturing

The Australian government has committed $500 million to support the use of locally made steel and aluminium in the onshore manufacturing of clean energy technologies, including batteries, wind turbines, and hydrogen electrolysers.

Driver charged over fatal road incident involving solar panel

A Sydney man has been charged after a solar panel allegedly “dislodged” from a portable power station he was towing, flew through the windshield of another car and struck and killed its driver.

Highs and lows of Australia’s big battery boom

Big batteries are having their moment in the Australian sun — or rather, are having their moments before and after the sun shines (let that pun sit with you for a bit).

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Boral trials recycled solar panels as sand alternative in concrete mix

Construction materials company Boral is trialling the use of crushed glass sourced from end-of-life and damaged solar panels as a partial replacement for natural sand in concrete production.

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Research paints positive picture of used EV battery health

New Australian research around battery degradation in used electric vehicles has found average battery health exceeded 90%, even for vehicles that have travelled more than 120,000 kilometres.

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