Fortescue secures state approval for 644 MW solar hub
Mining giant and renewable energy company Fortescue has received the green light from the Western Australian government for a 644 MW solar farm that is to help power its operations in the state’s Pilbara region.
TotalEnergies, RGE to develop solar-plus-storage in Indonesia
TotalEnergies and RGE have signed a co-investment agreement to develop and operate a solar-plus-storage project in Indonesia. The utility-scale plant will be built and managed by Singa Renewables, their equally owned joint venture.
Clean energy to ignite $36 billion construction boom from 2026
A new report predicts that electricity will become the country’s largest infrastructure investment sector from 2026, driven by a boom in renewable energy construction, with solar construction projected to also peak around $5.7 billion in 2027/28.
Big batteries supercharge 2025’s first quarter adding 1.5 GW storage capacity
To the tune of $2.4 billion, six utility-scale battery storage projects reached financial close in the first quarter of 2025 kickstarting the year with 1.5 GW of storage capacity and 5 GWh of energy output.
OX2 Muswellbrook solar and battery project approved
The New South Wales Independent Planning Commission has provided the tick of approval for a 135 MW solar farm and a 135 MW / 270 MWh battery project being developed at the site of a former coal mine in the Hunter Valley.
Zenaji launches global licensing model for LTO battery technology
Australian battery manufacturer Zenaji has launched a global licensing model that allows international partners to manufacture and rebrand its proprietary Aeon and Eternity lithium titanate oxide energy storage systems.
SEC renewables to power 5% of Victoria’s electricity market
Victoria’s government-owned State Electricity Commission has re-entered the retail market with the signing of contracts that will see it power approximately 5% of the state’s electricity market.
ABB launches battery storage subscription model to address capital constraints
ABB has announced a “battery energy storage systems-as-a-service” model to add storage to commercial and industrial customers without upfront capex.
Pacific Energy completes $2 billion funding raise to boost growth plans
Queensland-based investor QIC’s remote and off-grid power specialist Pacific Energy has successfully completed an almost $2 billion refinancing and equity raise that will bankroll the Western Australian company’s growth plans.
8 MWh battery system to help power WA lithium project
An 8 MWh battery energy storage system is now helping power one of the largest hard-rock lithium mines in the world with Western Australia-based miner PLS advancing its plans to reduce its energy-related emissions intensity and costs.
