Solar sector pundits press goverment on $6.5 billion opportunity with $10 levy
A delegation of solar industry stakeholders are in the second day of talks with federal ministers to petition a mandatory product stewardship scheme for the solar circular economy, saying a $10 fee per panel can sustain the industry and cash-in on $65 billion opportunity.
CEFC pumps $3.8 billion into Marinus Link project
The proposed Mainus Link undersea high-voltage interconnector between Tasmania and Victoria is advancing towards construction with financing now locked in and suppliers issued with “notice to proceed” on key components.
Household battery uptake continues to boom
Battery installations in Australian homes and businesses have surged on the back of the federal government’s $2.3 billion home battery subsidy with new data revealing 423 MWh of battery energy storage capacity was registered across the country in August 2025.
Rooftop solar installation rates trending down
Australia’s rooftop solar market continues to ease with the latest data from market intelligence outfit SunWiz revealing that national installation volumes dropped off by 12% in August compared to the previous month.
PowerCap takes its sodium-ion battery tech to Europe
After witnessing strong demand for its sodium-ion technology in Australia, Queensland company PowerCap is taking its stationary energy storage products to the European market. The initial launch will cover Italy, Germany, and Spain, with further expansion on the cards.
Rooftop solar reaches record high in Queensland
The growing influence of rooftop PV and its impact on demand dynamics has been clearly illustrated on the final day of winter with the technology helping deliver a set of renewable energy records in Queensland.
JV partners give go-ahead for first stage of 400 MW NZ solar farm
Construction of one of New Zealand’s biggest solar farms has been given the green light with joint venture partners Meridian Energy and Nova Energy announcing they have reached final investment decision on the initial 200 MW stage of the planned 400 MW project.
Wholesale electricity market generation and storage CIS tenders now open
The federal government’s Capacity Investment Scheme Tenders 5 and 6 are open, seeking 1.6 GW of renewable energy generation and 2.4 GWh of dispatchable capacity for the Western Australia wholesale electricity market.
Renewable energy zone communities negatively impacted: report
The New South Wales Upper House’s first report on the impact of renewable energy zones on rural and regional communities has found residents in proximity to the Central-West Orana REZ have been negatively affected.
$2.9 million to boost regional energy workforce in Central-West Orana REZ
Coinciding with National Skills Week, the NSW government has announced a $2.9 million grant to develop the Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone’s workforce, one day after a new Powering Skills Organisation report says an additional 42,000 energy workers are needed to meet 2030 targets.
