Rooftop solar install rates reach 2025 high
The latest monthly update from market analyst SunWiz shows 279 MW of new rooftop solar capacity was registered across Australia in November 2025, up 28 MW on the 251 MW that was installed during the previous month.
TagEnergy locks in long-term toll deal for Golden Plains battery
Renewables developer TagEnergy has locked in the first long-term offtake deal for the 150 MW / 600 MWh Golden Plains battery project being built in Victoria’s western districts.
Sunman to build 500 MW solar panel manufacturing plant in NSW
Chinese manufacturer Sunman is to build a 500 MW per annum solar module production facility in the New South Wales Hunter Valley after securing funding support from both the state and federal governments.
Plico eyes national rooftop solar and storage rollout with CEFC support
Western Australian clean energy tech provider Plico will target all states and territories with its combined rooftop solar, home batteries and virtual power plant offering after securing up to $35 million in federal government funding.
Synchronous condensers to play key role in system security says AEMO
The Australian Energy Market Operator says “timely investments” are essential to unlock the full value of renewables and reduce reliance on coal generators for system security as the nation’s clean energy transition continues.
Global grid-scale BESS deployment up 38% year-on-year through October
Global grid-scale battery energy storage system deployments have hit 156 GWh year-to-date. More than 153 GWh is still slated for commissioning in 2025, though delays and cancellations are likely to trim that total by year-end.
NEM dispatchable capacity CIS Tender 8 opens, targets 16 GWh
Undertaking a fast tracked, single stage application process the Capacity Investment Scheme Tender 8 – NEM Dispatchable Capacity has opened for registrations and is targeting 4 GW of 4-hour equivalent.
Connected and islandable microgrid project launched in New South Wales
A collaborative project focussing on the development of connected and islandable microgrids within the Australian distribution network has been launched in New South Wales.
Tindo’s road ahead paved with funds, challenges and future-proofed growth
pv magazine spoke with Australian solar panel manufacturer Tindo Chief Executive Officer Richard Petterson about the company’s future expansion on the back of Solar Sunshot funding, and how it plans to tackle current market and manufacturing challenges to stay on course for future growth.
New renewable generation capacity in 2025 on track for 7 GW: report
The Clean Energy Regulator’s Q3 2025 quarterly carbon market report has found Australia is on track to add nearly 7 GW of new renewable generation capacity in 2025, with large-scale projects contributing up to 4 GW.
