Siltrax secures TUV certification for hydrogen fuel cell stacks
Australian manufacturer Siltrax will push forward with the commercialisation of its silicon-based hydrogen fuel cell technology after securing the tick of approval from international testing, inspection, and certification body TÜV Rheinland.
Five trends for energy storage as global market passes 100 GW
A new report from Wood Mackenzie identifies five key trends the global research and consultancy group expects will define the energy storage industry in 2026, including supply chain restructuring and the rise of non-lithium batteries.
Musk says solar space-based AI data centres possible in two to three years
Space-based solar could power AI more efficiently than on Earth, with full-scale deployment possible in two to three years, Elon Musk says SpaceX’s Starship launch vehicle and its reusable rockets aim to sharply reduce space access costs, enabling solar-powered AI satellites and potentially large-scale extraterrestrial energy infrastructure.
Pacific seeks federal tick for Queensland solar and battery project
Plans for a 250 MW solar and 350 MWh battery energy storage project proposed for Queensland’s Western Downs region are now available for public comment as developer Pacific Partnerships seeks a green tick from the federal government.
Livium ships end-of-life panels to South Korea for critical mineral recovery
Recycling solutions company Livium has for the first time shipped 600 end-of-life solar panels to South Korea, where a strategic partner, Won Kwang S&T will validate their proprietary technology for large-scale solar panel recycling.
Sungrow releases new inverters, storage system for utility and C&I solar
Chinese manufacturer Sungrow has introduced a new utility string inverter, a three-phase hybrid inverter for commercial and industrial applications, and a liquid-cooled energy storage system.
Engie buys out Eku to achieve 100% ownership of Hazelwood BESS
French energy company Engie has acquired London-headquartered Eku Energy’s minority stake in Engie’s 150 MW / 150 MWh Hazelwood battery energy storage system in Victoria.
Australian-made perovskite cell manufacturing gets boost with new MOU
Next-generation solar innovator Halocell Energy is set to benefit from the development of a sovereign supply chain for high-purity precursors to perovskite after signing a memorandum of understanding with Queensland advanced materials company Lava Blue.
CleanPeak buys 25 MW solar and 100 MWh battery storage projects in NSW
CleanPeak Energy has acquired five new solar farm and battery energy storage system development sites across New South Wales from Fortitude Renewables, which are expected to produce 90 GWh of energy per annum.
Eraring extension sparks renewables investment concerns
Origin Energy’s decision to extend the operation of Australia’s largest coal-fired power station until 2029 has come under fire with the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis warning it creates uncertainty that could threaten new renewables investment.
