Victoria grants 85 MW solar farm and 70 MW BESS fast-track approval
The Victorian government has fast-tracked approval for two renewable energy projects in East Gippsland, which have the potential to host a sheep grazing operation and power 36,000 households.
Clean energy investment boom buoys decade-long grid reliability forecast
The Australian Energy Market Operator’s 2025 electricity statement of opportunities 10-year report finds investments needed to maintain reliability in the national electricity market are well on track.
Solar and battery-backed microgrids planned for remote communities
The clean energy transition is extending its reach with three communities in the isolated far west of South Australia set to transition away from high-cost diesel generation to solar and battery energy storage-based microgrids.
NSW enters ‘deep transition’ phase in energy shift, says Transgrid
New South Wales grid operator Transgrid expects renewable energy to expand from 40% of the state’s electricity supply today to 90% in 2035, when it anticipates almost all coal-fired power plants will have closed.
Macquarie-backed Blueleaf progresses 3 GW solar and storage plan for Malaysia
Macquarie-owned renewables platform Blueleaf Energy will explore the potential development of 3 GW of solar PV and battery energy storage projects in Malaysia after striking a deal with a local advisory firm.
Regulator slaps Hello Solar with permanent suspension
Australia’s Clean Energy Regulator has permanently suspended the registration of solar installation company Hello Solar, declaring it had provided misleading responses to requests for information.
EcoFlow launches stackable battery system in Australia
United States-headquartered manufacturer EcoFlow has introduced into the Australian market a 6 kWh residential battery and power backup system that can be expanded to provide up to 30 kWh of capacity.
Ace seeks federal approval for ’24/7′ solar and storage project
Plans for a 141 MWdc solar farm to be developed alongside a 480 MWh battery energy storage system in central New South Wales have joined the queue for federal environmental approval.
PVFarm enhances tracker, terrain tools for large-scale PV planning
Software company PVFarm has improved its single-axis tracker and fixed tilt configurators for planning large-scale projects, adding customisation features and additional support for terrain-conforming designs.
Victoria plans six REZs to deliver clean energy transition
Six new renewable energy zones that could deliver up to 35.2 GW of new solar, wind and storage developments by 2040 form the backbone of the Victorian government’s long-term plan to increase the state’s renewable energy generation as coal-fired power stations close.
