David Carroll
Survey shows cost and complexity key barriers to rooftop solar uptake
Cost, complexity and confidence gaps are the main barriers to the uptake of rooftop solar in Australia according to new federal government research.
NRN secures $67 million to scale up ‘no-cost’ solar and battery platform
Clean energy infrastructure startup National Renewable Network has secured $67.2 million in fresh funding to accelerate the rollout of no-cost solar and battery energy storage systems across Australia.
Energus to run feasibility study for solar-grade polysilicon production facility
Commercial solar specialist Energus will investigate the viability of building a 50,000 tonne-per-year solar-grade polysilicon production facility in the New South Wales Hunter Valley as part of broader plans to boost domestic PV manufacturing capability across Australia.
Samsung gets notice to proceed for 250 MW battery in Victoria
The Australian arm of South Korean industrial giant Samsung C&T is set to start work on the 250 MW / 500 MWh Gnarwarre battery energy storage project being developed by Fotowatio Renewable Ventures in southern Victoria.
AERL secures CEC approval for 5.12 kWh modular battery
Energy technology manufacturer Australian Energy Research Laboratories has announced that its 5.12 kWh LiFe2 modular battery has been approved by the Clean Energy Council, making it eligible for state and federal government rebates.
NSW pumps up solar, wind and energy storage targets
New South Wales has announced plans to fast track tenders for solar, wind, and long-duration energy storage, and significantly increase the targeted capacity, as it prepares for the exit of coal-fired power generation.
Investment in solar, wind drops 64% as headwinds blow
Investment in new large-scale solar and wind in Australia fell by 64% year-on-year in the first half of 2025 as grid bottlenecks, slow planning approvals, higher costs, and social licensing issues took a heavy toll.
New AI-powered tool targets rooftop solar lead generation
The GreenSketch solar and battery design platform has been updated with the launch of a new feature that combines AI-powered roof detection with “radar-style” mapping.
Australia’s clean energy blind spot: industrial heat
Australia has made bold commitments to meet net-zero emissions – a necessary step amid intensifying global climate pressure, shifting policy frameworks, and investor scrutiny. But while our national clean energy conversations tend to orbit around solar panels, wind turbines and electric vehicles, a critical part of the energy puzzle remains unexplored: how we actually use power.
CIS targets 1.6 GW of generation and 2.4 GWh of storage for WA
The focus of the federal government’s Capacity Investment Scheme has turned to Western Australia with two tenders to open later this month seeking 1.6 GW of renewable generation, such as solar and wind, as well as 2.4 GWh of dispatchable capacity, such as battery energy storage.
