Potentia reaches construction milestone on NEM-first solar-battery hybrid project
Potentia Energy has completed the installation of more than 161,000 solar modules at its Quorn Park hybrid solar-plus-storage project in western New South Wales, marking a new milestone in Australia’s renewable energy transition.
Solis launches new residential storage system portfolio
The Chinese manufacturer said its new three residential battery lines support a depth of discharge of 90% and deliver over 6,000 cycles.
Rooftop solar volumes rebound as home batteries continue to boom
Australia’s rooftop solar market has bounced back into record-setting territory with 281 MW of new capacity registered across the country last month, marking the largest February total on record.
Fortescue begins building WA’s biggest solar farm
Fortescue has begun construction of Western Australia’s biggest solar farm to date as the company pushes ahead with plans to decarbonise its Australian iron ore operations by the end of the decade.
Tigo debuts 725 W optimiser for high-power solar modules
The new product has a maximum wattage of 725 W, a maximum current of 22 A, and a maximum efficiency of 99.6%.
198,000 rooftop solar panels help Woolworths achieve 100% clean power
Australian retail giant Woolworths Group has announced it is 100% powered by renewable electricity across its superkmarkets, distribution centres, BIG W stores and support offices in Australia and New Zealand.
Predicted energy use spike by 2030 flags need for smarter networks: report
A new report released by VisNet from EA Technology finds by 2030, Australian household energy loads are projected to rise 35%, with evening peak usage increasing by 60% in homes with electrical vehicles, prompting a call for smarter and more sustainable low voltage electricity networks.
1KOMMA5° home energy ecosystem optimised with new AI platform
German home energy and electrification company 1KOMMA5° has launched its Heartbeat AI platform in Australia, that optimises the company’s home energy ecosystem and can accelerate battery payback.
Dinawan solar farm included in 14 project, $34 billion endorsement
The Dinawan Solar Farm is one of 14 renewable energy projects valued at $34 billion, that has been included in the opening round of the New South Wales government Investment Delivery Authority EOI endorsement.
Moree Solar Farm tops NEM capacity factor leaderboard
The 56 MW Moree Solar Farm in New South Wales recorded the highest capacity factor of all solar farms in the National Electricity Market in 4Q 2025, according to the BloombergNEF Australia Power Market Quarterly report.
