Engie lights up Big Bash Leagues stadium with accredited GreenPower
French energy giant Engie will power all four Big Bash League cricket matches at the Engie Stadium, at the Sydney Olympic Park with government accredited GreenPower, starting 20 December 2025.
Energy retailers operating in Victoria cop a record $24.5 million in penalties
The Victorian Essential Services Commission has fined energy retailers operating in Victoria a record $24,467,958 for consumer protection breaches, including overcharging.
EnergyConnect transmission project records 10 million worker hours
Transgrid and Elecnor Australia, construction partners on the $4.1 billion, 700 kilometre EnergyConnect transmission project have clocked more than 10 million worker hours on the epic project involving the construction of over 1,000 transmission towers.
Renewables remain lowest-cost option says CSIRO report
The national science agency’s latest update on the cost of meeting Australia’s future power needs has again found firmed renewables provide the lowest-cost option for electricity generation.
New tool tracks Australian government renewable energy investments
The agency tasked with helping manage Australia’s move to a net-zero economy has launched an interactive map featuring more than 800 Commonwealth-supported utility scale renewable energy and net-zero projects, transmission lines, and industrial projects.
Akaysha achieves major milestone with big battery now complete
Akaysha Energy, the battery storage platform backed by global funds giant Blackrock, has announced the completion of its first big battery project with the 155 MW / 298 MWh Ulinda Park energy storage system in Queensland now online.
Bowen commits extra $5 billion to home battery subsidy
The Australian government has announced a major expansion of its Cheaper Home Batteries program, raising the funding allocation from the original $2.3 billion to approximately $7.2 billion over the next four years.
Queensland rooftop solar rebates throw cost of living lifeline to renters
The Queensland government has launched its Supercharged Solar for Renters program which provides eligible landlords with rebates of up to $3,500 to install solar systems on their rental properties anywhere in the state.
Bad weather forecasts cost Australian solar energy sector $100 million: report
Solar energy forecasting company Solstice AI research has found a 10% improvement in weather / solar forecasting accuracy would generate an extra $38 million per year in profit for Australia’s utility solar, and worldwide, $9.5 billion.
Beijing group creates official entity to guide China’s polysilicon capacity
Industry analysts say a new Beijing-based coordination platform created by China’s top polysilicon producers signals a turn toward managed capacity, as the sector tries to halt a steep price slide and mounting consolidation pressures.
