David Carroll
Queensland’s biggest battery reaches operational milestone
Queensland’s biggest battery energy storage system has officially commenced operations with renewables developer Neoen announcing it has completed construction and commissioning of the first stage of its Western Downs Battery.
Building workforce crucial for clean energy future
Australia’s energy system is changing. While there’s been a lot of talk about the size and scale of the task before us, there’s been little conversation about who – in a very practical sense – will build the energy system of the future.
Solar panel recycling plan urges repair, reuse first
Australia’s rooftop solar industry has renewed calls for a mandatory recycling scheme to deal with the growing problem of solar panel waste. Only about 10% of panels are currently recycled. The rest are stockpiled, sent overseas or dumped in landfill.
Amazon’s $20 billion investment to support three new solar farms
Cloud computing giant Amazon will invest $20 billion over the next five years to expand its data centre network in Australia with the funding to also support the development of three new solar farms with more than 250 MW capacity.
Neoen begins commissioning process for 350 MW solar plant in NSW
One of Australia’s largest solar projects has been energised with developer Neoen confirming that its 350 MW Culcairn Solar Farm in the New South Wales Riverina Murray region has entered the commissioning phase.
Fluence secures state backing to grow Australian operation
United States-based energy storage tech giant Fluence Energy has announced an expansion of its Australian headquarters in Melbourne after locking in a “tailored investment” provided by the Victorian government.
North-south switcheroo as solar conditions swing opposite directions over autumn 2025
Autumn has fast emerged as a volatile and uncertain time in the National Electricity Market as unpredictable weather patterns often deliver a mixed bag of renewable energy outcomes. As the energy transition trundles on, this seasonal variability is likely to remain a defining feature.
US climate policy shift promises benefits for Australian renewables
United States President Donald Trump is trying to unravel the signature climate policy of his predecessor Joe Biden, the Inflation Reduction Act, as part of a sweeping bid to dismantle the country’s climate ambition.
System architecture defining brand success in booming battery retrofit market
Australia’s battery market is booming — but not all system architectures are equally positioned to benefit.
Voltavate to power up battery tech with Artesian backing
Australian battery tech startup Voltavate has secured $850,000 in an oversubscribed pre-seed funding round led by $1.22 billion global alternative investment management firm Artesian.
