Federal Budget cuts almost $2 billion from clean energy programs
The Australian government has in its latest Federal Budget stripped almost $2 billion from programs designed to accelerate the rollout of new clean energy systems.
Recycling is missing piece in Australia’s solar success story
In our collective enthusiasm for renewable energy, Australia now has installed millions of solar panels and inverters on roughly one in three homes. This is one of the most impressive renewable energy stories in the world and a case study in how effective it can be as an investment across the nation.
Asian investment fund fires up Climate Capital growth plans
Hong Kong-headquartered private equity firm Gaw Capital Partners has joined forces with Australian renewables developer Climate Capital as it seeks to advance an estimated $200 million pipeline of solar and storage projects.
BloombergNEF confirms energy storage has reached the 100 GW era
The energy storage industry has reached the 100 GW era, with BloombergNEF’s Energy Storage Market Outlook for 1H 2026 confirming that 112 GW was installed globally in 2025.
Voltavate plans Melbourne facility to transform battery manufacturing
Australian battery technology startup Voltavate will build a new base in Victoria to advance its novel approach to battery manufacturing and accelerate the transition from laboratory development to real-world production.
NZ moves to reduce red tape for rooftop solar systems
The New Zealand government has ordered a review into the installation of residential and small- to medium-scale solar as it seeks to accelerate the rollout of rooftop PV.
Renewable developer rating scheme ready to roll
An independent rating scheme that ranks renewable energy developers and transmission companies’ project delivery, financial stability and community engagement capabilities is now operational.
Rise of REZs: Transforming Australia’s energy map
Australia’s energy transformation is no longer a projection on a policy document — it is actively reshaping the physical landscape of the continent. Across Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, Western Australia, and South Australia, Renewable Energy Zones are emerging as the structural backbone of a grid that must transition away from ageing coal-fired baseload and deliver clean, reliable, and affordable power to a growing economy.
Chinese researchers achieve world-record efficiency of 27.17% for inverted perovskite solar cell
The proposed inverted perovskite solar cell design reduces band misalignment and electron accumulation, suppressing recombination losses and enabling high efficiency in both small-area devices and scalable modules.
K2 Systems releases new mounting systems for ground-mounted PV
The German manufacturer launched two mounting systems for utility-scale solar projects and small- and medium-scale installations, respectively. Both are designed to streamline installation with simplified components and modular layouts.
