Honeywell introduces all-in-one, modular BESS for C&I segment
Honeywell has launched its Ionic battery energy storage system with integrated controls and energy management. The system is designed to cut energy costs, stabilize the grid, and provide backup power.
CEC says rooftop solar on track to eclipse 2030 target
Australia is on track to exceed its 2030 rooftop solar targets with a combined 1.1 GW of new capacity installed across 115,584 households and businesses in the first half of 2025.
Survey shows battery boom extends to C&I sector
Early results from a survey of Australia’s commercial and industrial solar industry reveal surging demand for battery energy storage systems and increasing service expectations.
Data centre demand is new driver for SunCable project
SunCable has confirmed its massive renewables and energy storage project planned for the Northern Territory could be operational before the end of the decade as part of a “pragmatic” rethink on initial priorities.
NSW gives go ahead for Hunter REZ transmission project
The Hunter-Central Coast Renewable Energy Zone has reached a new milestone with planning approval secured for network infrastructure upgrades that will enable an additional 1 GW of transfer capacity in that part of the grid.
Acen seeks green light for 12-hour duration pumped hydro project
The Philippines-based renewables and energy storage developer Acen Australia says its 800 MW, 12-hour duration Phoenix pumped hydro energy storage project planned for central west New South Wales is on track to start generating power in the early 2030s.
Enphase presents bidirectional EV charger
The microinverter company has disclosed details on the architecture of its IQ Bidirectional EV Charger, which will be available for sale in the second half of 2026. It is reportedly able to deliver up to 11.5 kW of bidirectional power.
Wollemi Capital pumps $100 million into distributed solar, battery strategy
Climate-focused venture capital firm Wollemi Capital has committed to investing more than $100 million to expand renewables developer MPower’s pipeline of mid-scale solar and battery energy storage projects after finalising its acquisition of the company.
X-Elio sets solar aside in favour of standalone battery
Renewables developer X-Elio is seeking Australian government approval for a four-hour battery energy storage system to be built in southern New South Wales after scrapping plans to build a 72 MW solar farm at the site.
Supermarket giant expands rooftop solar and battery offer
Budget supermarket chain Aldi is expanding its residential solar business, opening up sales of its rooftop PV and battery energy storage packages to customers in Australia’s eastern states after a trial in Victoria.
