The solar battery rebate scheme must not become ‘Pink Batts 2.0’
The Albanese Government’s $2.3 billion solar battery rebate scheme is one of the most exciting developments Australia’s energy sector has seen in years but if we don’t get the rollout right from day one, we risk undermining everything this scheme stands for and repeating the disastrous mistakes of the Pink Batts program.
Future NEM reliability forecast to flounder without investment increase
AEMO forecasts potential reliability gaps as early as 2026-27 in South Australia and 2027-28 in New South Wales, based on current committed and anticipated projects, but new investment would narrow the risks.
Smart data unlocks solutions for network challenges
As Australia’s distribution network service providers grapple with challenges sparked by the rise of distributed energy resources, EA Technology says leveraging insights from grid-edge intelligence can unleash the full potential of their networks.
Eku Energy enters NZ with 300 MW battery project purchase
Eku Energy has bought a major battery energy storage project in New Zealand’s North Island to build out its storage assets.
Longi, Pertamina begin work on 1.4 GW solar cell, module factory in Indonesia
Chinese solar manufacturer Longi and Indonesian state-owned energy company Pertamina have started construction on a 1.4 GW solar cell and module production facility in West Java, Indonesia.
NZ government funding to support solar farm builds
The New Zealand government will provide a local council with more than $14 million in funding to help build a 2 MW solar farm and 4 MWh battery energy storage system to reduce the community’s current reliance on diesel generators for power.
Victoria pushes ahead with electrification program
The Victorian government is progressing plans to get gas out of homes and small businesses in the state with the introduction of a suite of new electrification regulations for residential and commercial buildings.
1.5 million solar panels sought in project procurement package
Procurement and works packages for what is set to be one of the largest solar farms connected to Australia’s main electricity grid are now live with developer Genex Power seeking expressions of interest from trade contractors and suppliers for the Bulli Creek Solar project.
Indonesia’s Pertamina secures stake in Citicore Renewables
Indonesian state-owned energy company Pertamina New & Renewable Energy has acquired a 20% stake in Philippine solar developer Citicore Renewable Energy Corp. for about $186 million, with both companies planning joint investments in solar and other renewable projects in Indonesia.
Lithium Universe secures rights to solar panel recycling tech
Western Australian-based resources company Lithium Universe has secured the global rights to a patented microwave technology designed to simplify the separation and recovery of valuable materials like silver, silicon, and critical metals from end-of-life solar panels.
