Epic battery begins full operations in South Australia
Another big battery has joined South Australia’s energy mix with Epic Energy announcing that its 200 MWh Mannum battery energy storage system is now fully operational.
EDP to fast-track 1.7 GW of solar and storage in eastern states
Global clean energy major EDP Renewables plans to accelerate the development of more than 1.7 GW of solar and battery storage in Australia after securing support under the federal government’s Capacity Investment Scheme.
700 MW firm energy by 2031 targeted in South Australia’s first FERM tender
Chasing a 2027, 100% renewable electricity generation target, South Australia calls on firming projects capable of continous eight hour dispatch to register for the state’s first firm energy tender targeting 700 MW of capacity by November 2031.
Hybrid developments make clean sweep of Capacity Investment Scheme Tender 4
Investment confidence in solar and battery storage development is clear-cut given over 50% of 20 successful Capacity Investment Scheme Tender 4 bids are for large scale hybrid projects.
Potentia lands IPC approval for 1 GW solar and battery project
The 1 GW Tallawang solar and battery hybrid project being developed in central west New South Wales has secured final state planning approval after being forced to an independent tribunal after attracting more than 50 objections.
Operational faults cut returns in 19% of battery storage projects
A recent report from battery intelligence firm Accure reveals that while most battery energy storage systems operate reliably, nearly 19% of projects experience reduced returns due to technical issues and unplanned downtime.
Frontier unveils expansion strategy for Waroona solar and battery project
Frontier Energy has revealed a multi-stage expansion strategy for its Waroona solar and battery project being developed in Western Australia’s southwest, targeting up to 1 GW of PV generation capacity and 660 MW of battery energy storage by 2031.
Genesis and FRV scrap solar development partnership
New Zealand government-backed utility Genesis Energy and FRV Australia, the local arm of global renewable energy developer Fotowatio Renewable Ventures, have dissolved their solar development joint venture just months after delivering their first PV project.
Ace lands fast approval for NSW solar-plus-storage project
A 141 MWdc solar farm and big battery with up to four hours of storage proposed for central western New South Wales has been given the green light by the federal government less than three weeks after plans were submitted for assessment.
Transgrid to award 1 GW grid-forming battery contracts by 2026
The largest ever tender for grid-forming batteries in New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory has been released by grid owner/operator Transgrid, which plans to request proposals for services from the second half of 2026.
