Genesis begins building 117 MW solar plant in New Zealand’s north
New Zealand power company Genesis Energy has broken ground on a 117 MW solar project on the nation’s North Island with the facility expected to start generating power in 2027.
Octopus inks offtake agreement for Blind Creek solar and battery project
Just days after launching construction of its Blind Creek solar and battery project in southern New South Wales, developer Octopus Australia has inked an offtake agreement with renewable energy retailer Flow Power.
Trina withdraws battery application following state government intervention
Queensland’s large battery projects approval mechanisms are under scrutiny after Trina Solar withdrew its 200 MW / 800 MWh Pleystowe battery project, while state ministers stepped into two other contested projects proposed by Potentia Energy and Iberdrola.
Modelling points to used batteries powering $6.9 billion industry
Australia’s battery materials recovery sector could contribute $6.9 billion to the national economy by 2050 as end-of-life lithium ion batteries surge from electric vehicles and energy storage, according to a new national industry profile.
MGA Thermal lands new funding to scale renewable heat storage solution
New South Wales-based thermal energy storage system developer MGA Thermal intends to rapidly scale its manufacturing capacity and commercial capability after securing $17 million in new funding.
Edify taps DT Infrastructure to deliver 1.8 GW of solar-plus-storage
Edify Energy will start construction proper of two massive solar and battery energy storage projects in Queensland by mid-year after naming DT Infrastructure as its preferred EPC contractor.
Global solar capacity to reach 6 TW by 2031, says GlobalData
UK consultancy GlobalData says global renewable capacity will more than double to 8.4 TW by 2031, with PV reaching nearly 6 TW, a 13% compound annual growth rate from 2025 levels of 4.1 TW.
Remote Samoan island communities to receive Australian-backed rooftop solar
Remote Samoan island communities will receive roof top solar, battery storage and a mini-grid upgrade to cut dependence on diesel, kerosene, wood fires and disposable batteries for light and cooking, with the Australian government’s REnew Pacific assistance.
First Nations clean energy strategy implementation funds now available
Australian government grants are now available for First Nations communities, organisations and groups for advice and engagement on planning, negotiating or pursuing clean energy projects in homes, communities and on Country.
VicGrid tenders for three Latrobe Valley-based synchronous condensors
VicGrid is inviting expressions of interest from developers to partner in the delivery of at least three new synchronous condensers at or near the Hazelwood terminal station in the Latrobe Valley.
