Markets & Policy

Renewable energy generated close to 43% of Australia’s electricity in 2025 with the country’s rooftop and utility-scale solar installations accounting for more than 21% of that total.

The Australian government has officially launched the latest tender in its Capacity Investment Scheme initiative, a competitive round targeting 5 GW of renewable energy generation capacity in the National Electricity Market.

Stray voltage is unwanted electrical potential differences in sheds that can cause small shocks to livestock, especially dairy cattle, through damp floors, metal equipment, and water systems, leading to stress and reduced productivity, and in some cases even to death. While PV systems are sometimes blamed, experts told pv magazine that the real causes are faulty or poorly designed grounding and electrical infrastructure, and that proper equipotential bonding is key to prevention. With attentive design, these risks to animal health can be avoided.

One of Australia’s biggest miners has commenced construction of a 690 MW solar farm and 650 MWh battery energy storage system in Western Australia as part of plans to eliminate diesel and gas from its iron ore operations.

New report from the International Renewable Energy Agency says renewables will be key to meeting rising global demand for electricity but with up to 2.5 TW of solar, storage and wind projects already in connection queues worldwide, increased investment in grid infrastructure will be pivotal.

The results of the latest tender under the federal government’s Capacity Investment Scheme have been released with 19 projects successful, aiming to provide a combined 7.8 GW of renewable generation capacity and 7.9 GWh of storage by the end of 2030.

Australia is at a pivotal moment in its energy and digital transformation. The energy transition is driving electricity demand growth through electrification and unprecedented levels of investment in renewable generation.

The Australian government has partnered with communities across the Solomon Islands to develop 22 solar powered streetlight and solar energy projects, through an inaugural program’s $1.9 million funding round.

The 2026-27 Tasmania Budget and Forward Estimates has committed $1.8 billion for energy generation and network asset upgrades to future proof the state’s electricity supply and Marinus Link connection.

1KOMMA5° Australia is currently rolling out the Heartbeat AI technology while its European parent company has announced a 1 GW shiftable load milestone with its virtual power plant globally.