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Review beckons US investors to Australia’s clean energy market growth

American commercial real estate services and investment firm CBRE has released research analysis about Australia’s renewable energy market, finding government backing and increased investment have driven strong market growth.

Powertech warns skills shortage poses threat to energy transition

Western Australian engineering outfit Powertech has called for targeted government funding and focused training schemes to combat a looming workforce crisis that it says threatens Australia’s renewable energy industry growth plans.

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Victoria fast tracks approval for 700 MWh battery project

The Victorian government has fast tracked the approval of what is to be one of the state’s biggest battery energy storage systems as it seeks to accelerate the development of projects to support its renewable energy ambitions.

NSW targets 1 GW of energy storage with latest tender

New South Wales has launched a new tender seeking 1 GW of long-duration energy storage projects that are each able to continuously dispatch power for at least eight hours at their registered capacity.

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7.15 GW of renewables and energy storage awarded rights to connect to NSW REZ

Ten large-scale solar, wind, and battery projects have been given the green light to connect to the electricity grid in the Central West Orana Renewable Energy Zone as the New South Wales government continues to progress the REZ to reality.

Taiwan proposes mandatory solar for new buildings

The Taiwanese government has proposed new rules requiring PV installations on most new, expanded, or renovated buildings. The draft standards aim to boost renewable energy and decarbonisation by setting minimum solar capacity requirements, with potential exemptions for insufficient sunlight or technical issues.

Queensland introduces planning changes for large-scale solar

The Queensland government has introduced laws into parliament marking a major proposed shift in how large-scale renewable energy projects will be assessed and approved across the state.

National household batteries rebate scheme set to happen

The work schedules of Australia’s battery retailers and installers will likely get busy in the coming months with Labor’s win in the federal election paving the way for the introduction of a $2.3 billion national battery subsidy scheme.

Malaysia introduces rooftop solar aggregation scheme

Malaysia’s first rooftop aggregation initiative for solar systems is now live. The program allows homeowners to lease or rent their rooftop for solar generation, with the electricity produced sold to commercial and domestic customers within a 5 km radius.

Albanese urged to accelerate renewable energy transition

Australia’s clean energy chiefs are calling on Labor to accelerate the transition, invest in what works, and seize the opportunity to secure the country’s position as a renewable energy and green industrial superpower.

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