Lead or lose $190 billion export opportunity for Australia: report
Climate Council analysis has found Australias export industries are sitting on a $190 billion windfall as key trade partners, such as China, ramp up their energy transition despite US administration efforts to stall progress.
$150 million round 2 Solar Sunshot targets solar supply chain technologies
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency has launched the second funding round of the $1 billion Solar Sunshot program, releasing $150 million dollars to stimulate the commercial domestic manufacture of critical segments of the solar supply chain.
Logistics company plans multiple charge stations ahead of 30% EV fleet growth
A Sydney headquartered logistics company Australian National Couriers has grown its electric vehicle fleet to over 100 delivery fleets, representing 12.5% of it’s total, with the company targeting 30% by 2028.
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.
