Ev Foley
Map identifies clean energy project sites that preserve nature
A new report from the Australian Conservation Foundation and University of Melbourne maps Australia’s best sites for renewable energy developments, that mutually protect threatened plants and wildlife.
Engineering on the edge: S-Rack delivers solar at the Bluff
In the ultimate challenge for uneven ground mount solar, Sydney-based solar mounting experts S-Rack have been put to the test on unforgiving terrain in the mountainous South Australian Flinders Rangers, designing a 362 panel, 200 kW system.
DC-coupled hybrid project build is Lightsource bp’s first
After winning a Capacity Investment Scheme Tender 3 bid, Lightsource bp said construction has begun on its first DC-coupled solar and storage hybrid project in New South Wales.
Battle for the bush? Ignore the noise – most farmers like renewables
Reaching net zero in Australia relies on the bush. That’s where the land, sun, wind and freshwater resources are. But as the clean energy build accelerates, some landholders are pushing back. Unfortunately, their legitimate worries have been magnified by media coverage and vested interests.
Hydrostor secures $82 million for Broken Hill long-duration storage project
Canadian long-duration energy storage developer Hydrostor has secured $82.6 million in funding to support its 200 MW Silver City Energy Storage Centre project being built in Broken Hill, New South Wales.
Two months into federal home battery scheme, uptake hits 825 MWh
Data released by the Clean Energy Regulator shows the pace of residential battery installations is cracking on with a total of 43,517 installations since 1 July 2025, or the equivalent of 888 per working day.
First Fluence ecosystem deployed at new 100 MW battery in Victoria
Victoria has added a 100 MW battery energy storage system to its growing portfolio of grid-scale storage, marking the first deployment globally of the full Fluence, product ecosystem, with its OS7 operating system.
NSW 16 GW generation plan to get 7,000 GWh per annum kickstart in 2026
New South Wales is targeting a 4 GW jump to 16 GW of new generation by 2030, and aims to kick start investor incentives with a 7,000 GWh tender in early 2026 through its long-term energy service agreement 10-year tender plan.
South Australia commercial BESS projects first to face CSIP-AUS testing
Inverter manufacturer Sungrow has deployed the first commercial and industrial community battery energy storage systems in South Australia to undergo common smart inverter profile for Australia testing.
Lead or lose $190 billion export opportunity for Australia: report
Climate Council analysis has found Australias export industries are sitting on a $190 billion windfall as key trade partners, such as China, ramp up their energy transition despite US administration efforts to stall progress.
