Worldwide battery storage installations up 54% in first half of 2025, June sets monthly record
New data from Rho Motion shows that more than half of June’s battery energy storage installations were concentrated in China, maintaining the country’s dominance in the global energy storage market.
Investors identify key challenges for renewables rollout
Planning and transmission delays top the list of development challenges for renewable energy investment in Australia with a new survey showing almost 50% of investors rate the country as only “somewhat attractive” for future projects.
Malaysian utility unveils hydro-floating solar, hydrogen hubs
Tenaga Nasional Berhad says the newly-announced hybrid hydro floating solar hub and green hydrogen hub will position Malaysia as a regional leader in the green hydrogen value chain.
AEMO forecasts increased solar curtailment in NEM
New large-scale solar farms in Australia’s southeast could be forced to curtail up to two thirds of their power generation by 2027 due to delays in energy transmission infrastructure projects, according to new analysis from the Australian Energy Market Operator.
Li-S achieves Australian first with lithium metal foils
Li-S Energy has produced Australia’s first lithium metal foils at its cell production facility in Victoria, a milestone the company says supports its broader mission to commercialise high-performance lithium-sulfur and lithium metal batteries.
Huawei leads global inverter market as shipments hit 589 GW in 2024
Chinese companies made up nine of the 10 largest global inverter suppliers in 2024, with total inverter shipments reaching 589 GW (AC), according to Wood Mackenzie.
Powering Australia’s data centre boom: Navigating energy compliance and opportunity
Australia’s data centre sector is booming, driven by AI and digital growth – but so too are the energy and regulatory challenges.
AGL aquires long-duration electro-thermal project from Photon Energy
AGL Energy has acquired the 150 MW solar, 90 MW thermal, and 720 MWh of storage Yadnarie Project from Dutch developer Photon Energy, and follows the project’s development approval received in June.
ARENA backs next-gen solar innovation with $60 million funding boost
The Australian government has announced $60 million in new funding for research and development projects that promise to accelerate cost reductions for PV technology and help meet the stretch target for “ultra low-cost” solar production.
Zen gets federal green light for solar and battery project
Zen Energy’s plan to build a 100 MW solar project and 200 MW battery with up to eight hours of storage capacity in southeast Queensland has been waved through the federal environmental approvals process.
