Marinus Link undersea cable lands environmental approval
The Marinus Link undersea electricity connector between Tasmania and Victoria has secured federal environmental approval a day after state and Commonwealth governments announced a positive final investment decision for the 750 MW first stage of the project.
FRV Australia reaches financial close on its biggest battery
Saudi-backed Fotowatio Renewable Ventures Australia is advancing plans to build what will be its biggest battery project in the country after reaching a final investment decision on a 500 MWh energy storage system proposed for southern Victoria.
Global electricity demand to rise in 2026 as renewables lead, says IEA
Global electricity demand is set to rise more than 3% per year through 2026, driven by growth in Asia and greater use across industry, data centres, and transport, with renewables, gas, and nuclear meeting most of the increase, says the International Energy Agency.
Australia’s renewables target marathon still far from COP28 finish line
Australia is one of only seven countries outside the European Union that has updated its 2030 national renewable target with an 18 GW boost, since the 2023 COP28 global tripling pledge.
Barnaby Joyce wants Australia to abandon net zero – but his four central claims don’t stack up
One-time Nationals leader Barnaby Joyce sought to dominate the first sitting week of the current federal parliament by proposing a divisive plan to reverse Australia’s net zero emissions target.
Renewables developers shift focus in search for project sites
Renewable energy developers are increasingly shifting their focus to pre-approved “progressed” solar, wind, and battery project sites that are ready for construction as Australia’s clean energy rollout continues.
North Harbour lands funding to back twin battery projects
Australian renewables developer North Harbour Clean Energy has secured early-stage funding for two large-scale battery energy storage projects in New South Wales.
Federal renewables subsidy scheme expanded to 40 GW
The federal government is scaling up its support for renewables, expanding its flagship Capacity Investment Scheme in a bid to accelerate Australia’s clean energy transition.
NSW tender to target 500 MW of energy firming projects
The New South Wales government has launched a new tender seeking 500 MW of firming capacity to support the transition to renewables as its ageing coal-fired power stations are shut down.
Dutch investment giant APG pumps $1 billion into Australian renewables platform
Dutch pension fund giant APG Asset Management has committed more than $1 billion to expand the renewable energy platform of developer Octopus Australia.
