AMSL Aero lands funding to fuel hydrogen eVTOL plans
A Sydney start-up working to get its liquid hydrogen-powered, long-range plane into commercial operation has landed $3 million in federal government funding to further develop the technology and showcase its full potential in real-world environments.
$500 million program launched to boost battery manufacturing sector
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency has launched a $500 million initiative aimed at supercharging Australia’s battery manufacturing industry and seizing opportunities associated with the global renewable energy transition.
Big battery asset pipeline forecast to recharge AGL’s future earnings
AGL Energy’s end of financial year results see earnings growth from its battery portfolio and is banking on its future renewable energy development pipeline to herald more of the same as aging coal fired power phases out over the coming decade.
$400 million raise supports growth of Atmos Renewables platform
A trio of superannuation giants have pumped $400 million into Australian solar, wind, and battery storage developer Atmos Renewables with the funds to support two projects that will take the company’s portfolio above 1.5 GW.
NRN secures $67 million to scale up ‘no-cost’ solar and battery platform
Clean energy infrastructure startup National Renewable Network has secured $67.2 million in fresh funding to accelerate the rollout of no-cost solar and battery energy storage systems across Australia.
Energus to run feasibility study for solar-grade polysilicon production facility
Commercial solar specialist Energus will investigate the viability of building a 50,000 tonne-per-year solar-grade polysilicon production facility in the New South Wales Hunter Valley as part of broader plans to boost domestic PV manufacturing capability across Australia.
Investment in solar, wind drops 64% as headwinds blow
Investment in new large-scale solar and wind in Australia fell by 64% year-on-year in the first half of 2025 as grid bottlenecks, slow planning approvals, higher costs, and social licensing issues took a heavy toll.
Australia can hit an 85% emissions cut by 2035 – if government and business seize the moment
Discussions are hotting up over Australia’s 2035 emission reduction target, which the federal government is due to reveal by September this year. It will be a crucial announcement, for several reasons.
Landholders scoop $30,000 per hectare per year to host 5 MW batteries
Renewable energy land brokerage Rok Solid has found landowners in Queensland, New South Wales, and Victoria are being offered $30,000 per annum to lease one hectacre of land for a 30-year term.
Solar Sunshot shines $4.7 million on ingot and wafer manufacturing
Stellar PV is $4.7 million closer to bringing advanced solar manufacturing back to Australia with new funds for a feasibility study of a 2 GW low-emissions polysilicon ingot pulling and wafering facility near Townsville, Queensland.
