Unsolicited rooftop solar sales subject to ‘super complaint’
Australia’s consumer watchdog is being urged to ban the unsolicited sale of solar products with a national advocacy group saying the “harmful” practice is degrading trust in the solar industry and government schemes and discouraging people from participating in the transition to clean energy.
Ace Power lands federal nod for 5.6 GWh of battery energy storage
Plans to build more than 5.6 GWh of battery energy storage across two projects in central Queensland have received the all clear to skip the federal government’s environmental approvals process.
Trina debuts 5 MWh energy storage system
The Chinese manufacturer said its new utility-scale battery uses 314 Ah cells with a 15,000-cycle lifespan.
Jinko Solar signs 100 MWh deal with South Australian procurement company
South Australian solar equipment procurement company Hunter PV has signed an agreement with Jinko Solar for 100 MWh of energy storage systems in a move to expand the company’s national commercial solar footprint.
NSW launches guide to help navigate REZ development
A new guide has been released to help landowners navigate their potential role in the Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone and understand the possibilities and challenges of hosting utility-scale solar farms, battery energy storage systems, wind turbines or transmission infrastructure.
Tesla battery repurposing factory in South Australia being considered
A South Australian council is currently running a community consultation on the sale of community land for the development of a Tesla battery repurposing facility, vehicle showroom and service centre.
Neoen Australia’s 477 MWh Blyth battery goes live in South Australia
NHOA Energy and Elecnor have successfully commissioned the 238.5 MW / 477 MWh Blyth battery energy storage system in South Australia for France-based Neoen Australia.
Queensland backs 20 GWh pumped hydro project
The Queensland government is set to invest $50 million into a pumped hydro project with an energy storage capacity of up to 20 GWh as it works to develop a new five-year Energy Roadmap that is to be delivered by the end of 2025.
Community batteries charge on across New South Wales and Victoria
Over 30 community batteries have been launched since 1 April 2025 backed by federal government grants as part of its $200 million deployment of 400 community battery installations across Australia.
Octopus presses go on hybrid solar and battery project
The Australian arm of United Kingdom-based renewables giant Octopus Group has started building the Fulham solar farm and battery energy storage system in Victoria after reaching financial close on the estimated $300 million project.
