Envision Energy unlocks 1.5 GWh energy storage potential with new partnership
Envision Energy and FERA Australia have signed an agreement to collaborate on the delivery of large-scale hybrid renewable energy projects across Australia’s national electricity market (NEM), with the potential to deliver up to 1.5 GWh of battery energy storage.
Queensland Bill tightens social licence and community benefit rules for solar
Queensland has mandated large-scale solar project community benefit and social licence requirements but critics argue it unfairly exempts Olympic Games related projects, risks renewable energy project delays and, weakens First Nations rights.
Victorian water company achieves 100% electricity from renewable sources
Victorian water and sewerage services provider Wodonga-headquartered North East Water is getting 100% of its electricity from renewable resources, including solar, battery storage, and wind.
New Western Australia partnership takes aim at producing green iron
Three Western Australian companies have joined forces to form a new joint venture with the goal of producing green iron using iron ore and green hydrogen produced locally.
Grid-forming batteries and multiple SynCon to underpin NSW transition
Transgrid has chosen grid-forming batteries and synchronous condensors as its preferred system strength technologies, as coal generators retire over the next decade and renewable energy supplies the state.
CSIRO national energy analysis centre to draw insights from real world, living lab
Data collected from households and businesses will inform the National Energy Analysis Centre, a new, independent CSIRO facility established to provide consumers and providers clear insights into the energy transition, now and in the future.
Polarised light pollution cut by nano-coated solar panels benefits wildlife
A Western Australia researcher has found large-scale solar farms impact migratory routes of wildlife due to polarised light pollution but could be improved with nano-coated solar panels.
First Nations wisdom improves AI solar power prediction model by 14.6%
Researchers have combining advanced AI techniques with First Nations seasonal data and discovered a 14.6% more accurate way to predict solar power generation, with potential to improve renewable energy planning.
Powering Australia’s data centre boom: Navigating energy compliance and opportunity
Australia’s data centre sector is booming, driven by AI and digital growth – but so too are the energy and regulatory challenges.
$6.6 million neighbourhood batteries program kicks off final funding round
The Victorian government has launched its third and final round of grant funding through the 100 Neighbourhood Batteries Program, offering $400,000 per battery through multiple streams of eligibility to a pool of nine council regions.
