Equis taps GenusPlus as EPC for the 800 MWh Koolunga BESS in Australia
Construction starts shortly, and it’s the second project the pair of companies will have worked on in Australia.
Saft to supply additional batteries as New Zealand’s major BESS doubles in size
Adding on 100 MW / 200 MWh to the Huntly BESS to double the size of the first stage of one of New Zealand’s largest batteries.
New Zealand’s grid operator finds emerging energy gap in early 2030s
Transpower’s latest assessment of New Zealand’s balance between electricity supply and demand suggests an energy gap could emerge in the early 2030s, even if all committed and likely investments are delivered without delay.
67.3 GW battery storage progresses through NEM connection process
Utility scale batteries are maintaining a strong lead in the race for renewable energy pipeline growth, indicated by AEMO’s latest Connections Scorecard showing 67.3 GW of projects are progressing through the NEM connection process.
First Nations microgrids to share $11 million in ARENA funding
Two First Nations communities in the Northern Territory will share $11 million in ARENA funding that will enable the design, development and leadership of their own microgrid projects, and create a remote First Nations communities energy transition blueprint.
Recurrent lands grid connection tick for hybrid solar-battery project
A 360 MW solar farm and a 150 MW / 600 MWh battery energy storage system to be built in New South Wales has secured approval to connect to the electricity grid in the state’s New England Tablelands region.
The world added 605 GW of new PV capacity in 2025, says IEA
Latest report from the International Energy Agency says last year’s 600 TWh increase in solar PV was the largest-yet electricity generation increase by any source in one year, outside of periods of post-crisis recovery.
Insurance premiums trending down despite severe weather threat for solar
Insurance premiums for renewable energy projects in Australia are expected to decrease this year despite natural catastrophe and extreme weather exposures remaining a major concern, particularly for large-scale solar asset owners and investors.
Territory plans big batteries for Katherine and Alice Springs
Pacific Energy has been tapped by the Northern Territory government to deliver two large scale battery energy storage systems to support the Alice Springs and Darwin–Katherine power systems.
Alinta kicks off 1,000 MWh battery build in South Australia
Alinta Energy has commenced main construction works on the first 1,000 MWh stage of a 500 MW / 2,000 MWh battery energy storage system planned for South Australia.
