$500 million program launched to boost battery manufacturing sector
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency has launched a $500 million initiative aimed at supercharging Australia’s battery manufacturing industry and seizing opportunities associated with the global renewable energy transition.
Jinko edges past Longi in first-half solar shipments as TOPCon dominates
InfoLink Consulting says global module shipments rose 10% to 247.9 GW in the first half of 2025, with JinkoSolar narrowly pushing past Longi and TOPCon tech accounting for more than 94% of the total.
Clean Energy Council appoints new CEO
Former Queensland deputy premier Jackie Trad has been appointed as new chief executive officer of the Clean Energy Council.
NSW enters ‘deep transition’ phase in energy shift, says Transgrid
New South Wales grid operator Transgrid expects renewable energy to expand from 40% of the state’s electricity supply today to 90% in 2035, when it anticipates almost all coal-fired power plants will have closed.
Macquarie-backed Blueleaf progresses 3 GW solar and storage plan for Malaysia
Macquarie-owned renewables platform Blueleaf Energy will explore the potential development of 3 GW of solar PV and battery energy storage projects in Malaysia after striking a deal with a local advisory firm.
Regulator slaps Hello Solar with permanent suspension
Australia’s Clean Energy Regulator has permanently suspended the registration of solar installation company Hello Solar, declaring it had provided misleading responses to requests for information.
Ace seeks federal approval for ’24/7′ solar and storage project
Plans for a 141 MWdc solar farm to be developed alongside a 480 MWh battery energy storage system in central New South Wales have joined the queue for federal environmental approval.
PVFarm enhances tracker, terrain tools for large-scale PV planning
Software company PVFarm has improved its single-axis tracker and fixed tilt configurators for planning large-scale projects, adding customisation features and additional support for terrain-conforming designs.
Insurer flags rising home fire costs as lithium-ion battery incidents increase
Trans-Tasman insurance company Suncorp says the heightened levels of fire risk that come with the growing use of lithium-ion batteries is pushing premiums up.
Victoria plans six REZs to deliver clean energy transition
Six new renewable energy zones that could deliver up to 35.2 GW of new solar, wind and storage developments by 2040 form the backbone of the Victorian government’s long-term plan to increase the state’s renewable energy generation as coal-fired power stations close.
