Pilbara mining operation plugs into renewable energy
Chinese miner Citic Pacific has flicked the switch on a new solar and battery microgrid that is now helping power its Fortescue River mining accommodation precinct in Western Australia’s northwest.
Federal scheme supports 10 new generation and battery projects for WA
Western Australia’s shift from coal and gas to renewables has taken a major step forward with the federal government backing more than 2 GW of new renewable energy and battery storage projects set to be built across the state.
Electric vehicle fleets kick-start fund closes 29 May but has $2.2 million to go
The New South Wales government’s $5 million electric vehicle fleets incentive kick-start fund allocation still has $2.2 million in the coffers, with the application date to apply closing on 29 May 2026.
Grid-scale and distributed solar break quarterly generation records: AEMO
In Q1 2026, grid-scale solar generation jumped 648 MW compared to the same period in 2025, recording an all-time quarterly high of 2,706 MW output, according to new figures released by AEMO in its Quarterly Energy Dynamics Q1 2026 report.
Clean energy gets thumbs up from renewable energy zone residents
Results from a poll conducted by farmer-led advocacy organisation Farmers for Climate Action, show 63% of residents living in regional Renewable Energy Zones support the shift to clean energy, and just 17% oppose.
CEC tightens solar panel approvals ahead of May deadline
The Clean Energy Council is phasing in new standards for its approved PV modules list with all new panel applications to meet an updated safety standard from 1 May.
Australia passes 10,000 home energy upgrades under $1 billion home fund
Clean Energy Finance Corp. (CEFC) has delivered more than 10,000 home energy upgrades through the federal government’s $1 billion (USD 717 million) Household Energy Upgrades Fund, with Queensland and New South Wales leading uptake.
New Zealand’s grid operator finds emerging energy gap in early 2030s
Transpower’s latest assessment of New Zealand’s balance between electricity supply and demand suggests an energy gap could emerge in the early 2030s, even if all committed and likely investments are delivered without delay.
Australia’s energy commission targets lower solar curtailment
Australia’s Energy Market Commission says introducing a new distribution planning framework and undertaking enhanced data reporting will help to reduce rooftop solar curtailment.
Manganese demonstration processing plant awarded $2 million ARENA grant
Western Australian Firebird Metals has been awarded $2 million through ARENA and the Battery Breakthrough Initiative to develop a demonstration-scale facility that processes manganese concentrate into cathode materials for batteries.
