NEM connections pipeline grows to 53 GW
Australia’s energy transition is gaining “real measurable momentum” with the market operator reporting a record wave of new solar, wind, and energy storage projects are progressing through the grid connection process, at a larger scale than ever before.
Trina seeks approval for WA solar, storage project
Solar technology manufacturing major Trinasolar has launched plans to build a 400 MW solar farm and 400 MW / 1.6 GWh battery energy storage system in the northern Wheatbelt region of Western Australia.
Solar and storage project proffers $15 million for local council
A New South Wales council is set to receive almost $15 million as part of a voluntary planning agreement with the developers of the 1 GW Tallawang solar and battery energy storage project proposed for the state’s central west.
OX2 seeks green tick for Sunshine State solar and battery project
Swedish renewable energy developer OX2 has presented a large-scale solar farm and battery project planned for a former north Queensland sugarcane farm to the Australian government for environmental approval.
CIS process streamlined as four tenders unveiled for 2025
The Australian government has announced it will open four new Capacity Investment Scheme tenders before the end of the year as it seeks to deliver on its objective of introducing 32 GW of new variable renewable energy capacity by the end of the decade.
First Nations renewable energy project participation boosted with new guide
The First Nations Clean Energy Network offers a first step template outline early engagement strategies and equity to be proponents through strong agreements, benefit sharing, and more.
Queensland Bill tightens social licence and community benefit rules for solar
Queensland has mandated large-scale solar project community benefit and social licence requirements but critics argue it unfairly exempts Olympic Games related projects, risks renewable energy project delays and, weakens First Nations rights.
Photovoltaic inventions increase seventeen-fold in three decades
The European Patent Office says China has overtaken other countries in photovoltaic patent filings over the past 15 years, while European startups and universities retain a lead in agrivoltaics and niche solar applications.
Victorian water company achieves 100% electricity from renewable sources
Victorian water and sewerage services provider Wodonga-headquartered North East Water is getting 100% of its electricity from renewable resources, including solar, battery storage, and wind.
CSIRO national energy analysis centre to draw insights from real world, living lab
Data collected from households and businesses will inform the National Energy Analysis Centre, a new, independent CSIRO facility established to provide consumers and providers clear insights into the energy transition, now and in the future.
