Indonesian think tank says nation at crossroads with energy transition
Indonesian clean energy policy think tank, the Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR), said 2025 will be a pivotal year for Indonesia’s energy transition, as the nation has fallen behind targets in recent years.
Global solar supply chain investments key to easing reliance on China: USA report
A report released by the United States Studies Centre, a joint venture of the American Australian Association and University of Sydney, encourages Australia to deeply engage in global solar supply chains, to reduce its reliance on China.
$475 million rare earths refinery grant a critical win for renewable technologies
The Australian government has provided up to $475 million in additional finance to Perth-headquartered Iluka Resources to meet revised capital costs of building its $1.7 billion Eneabba Rare Earths Refinery project in Western Australia.
100% of NEM demand met by rooftop solar on AEMO’s transition plan horizon
The Australian Energy Market Operator’s new and first national electricity market transition to renewables system security plan is future proofing the grid well ahead of a time when rooftop solar could potentially meet 100% of NEM demand.
BIPV technology provides potential solution for solar duck curve
Building integrated PV can make a substantial contribution to Australia’s clean energy transition but one industry expert says a lack of understanding about the value and versatility of the technology means it remains underutilised.
AEMO makes case for rooftop solar control mechanism
The Australian Energy Market Operator is pushing for the widespread implementation of “emergency backstop” measures to remotely switch off or dial down rooftop solar systems to help manage the growing impact of distributed PV on the nation’s electricity grid.
Quinbrook says time critical for Future Made in Australia
Renewables player Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners has lauded the newly legislated Future Made in Australia Bill as a critically important initiative that can position Australia at the core of global clean energy supply chains.
Hydro Tasmania strikes offtake deal for 288 MW solar farm
Tasmania’s first large-scale solar project has been locked in with project developers TasRex reaching a commercial offtake agreement with state-owned utility Hydro Tasmania.
EV uptake helping drive increased demand for green steel
Emissions from steel production each year equal those of a major developed economy. Yet steel is a crucial material to support the energy transition, among its many other applications – making its supply essential. Enter green steel, the production of which interrelates with solar, wind, and green hydrogen in intriguing ways.
Wartsila says signals must be right to safeguard battery investment
One of the biggest players in Australia’s surging battery energy storage system market says regulators and policy makers must establish effective frameworks for market access and get the market signals right to ensure continued investment.
