AI-powered technology helps deliver flexible export limits for rooftop solar
Electricity network operator Endeavour Energy has launched a “flexible exports” service for rooftop solar systems in New South Wales that it forecasts will contribute 600 MW of additional renewable energy capacity over the next decade.
Zenviron lands BOP contract for 1.4 GWh battery project
Balance-of-plant contractor Zenviron has been awarded a contract with electricity gen-tailer EnergyAustralia to build a four-hour battery energy storage system of 350 MW capacity in Victoria’s Latrobe Valley.
Cook serves up $387 million residential battery rebate scheme
The Western Australian government has moved to accelerate the uptake of residential battery energy storage systems, announcing it will introduce a $387 million rebate scheme to encourage the installation of household batteries to store and utilise extra power generated by rooftop solar.
Albanese plans local content targets as part of $500 million investment into clean energy manufacturing
The Australian government has committed $500 million to support the use of locally made steel and aluminium in the onshore manufacturing of clean energy technologies, including batteries, wind turbines, and hydrogen electrolysers.
Driver charged over fatal road incident involving solar panel
A Sydney man has been charged after a solar panel allegedly “dislodged” from a portable power station he was towing, flew through the windshield of another car and struck and killed its driver.
Tongwei drops plan to acquire Runergy
Chinese PV company Tongwei originally intended to invest CNY 5 billion ($1.8 billion) to buy a 51% stake in Runergy.
Gunvor battery revenue swap agreement boosts Akaysha’s portfolio over 1.6 GW
BlackRock-owned Australian battery storage company Akaysha Energy has entered a long-term offtake agreement or the 205 MW / 410 MWh Brendale BESS in Queensland with Swiss oil and gas giant Gunvor Group.
Pacific Green sells South Australian battery park for $460 million
British cleantech solutions company Pacific Green has inked a $460 million agreement to sell its 250 MW / 500 MWh Limestone Coast North battery energy park development to clean energy investor Intera Renewables.
Transmission planning review targets timely delivery to back clean energy
The New South Wales government has launched an independent, expert review into energy transmission planning to ensure timely delivery of developments supporting renewable energy generation, with a focus communities hosting infrastructure.
Solar generation grew by 30% in 2024, says IEA
The International Energy Agency’s latest market analysis says global solar generation surpassed the 2,000 TWh mark in 2024. It grew by 30% year-on-year for its highest growth rate since 2017, adding 475 TWh in the calendar year.
