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Technology & Products
Fox ESS launches all-in-one Power Cube system in Australia Fox ESS has launched its Power Cube in Australia, an all-in-one scalable home energy system that offers storage capacities from 10.92 kWh to 49.14 kWh.
David Carroll
Oct 21, 2026
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Applications & Installations
Rio teams with US manufacturer on ‘world first’ thermal energy storage project  In what shapes as a world first, Rio Tinto and United States manufacturer Rondo Energy are investigating the deployment of a 30 MW / 360 MWh ‘heat battery’ at the miner’s Yarwun alumina refinery in Queensland.
David Carroll
Oct 21, 2026
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Applications & Installations
Call for greater focus on maintenance as rooftop solar fleet grows As Australia’s rooftop solar fleet continues to grow and age, concerns about how existing solar installations are being maintained are on the rise.
David Carroll
Oct 20, 2026
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Markets & Policy
Akaysha secures $1.75 billion finance package to grow battery platform Akaysha Energy has locked in a $1.75 billion portfolio financing platform to support the company’s next phase of large-scale battery development, including an estimated 25 GWh pipeline of projects across Australia’s National Electricity Market.
David Carroll
Oct 20, 2026
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Applications & Installations
Engie secures financial close for Hazelwood battery expansion French renewables developer Engie has reached financial close on a 150 MW / 300 MWh expansion of the Hazelwood battery energy storage system in Victoria with the new addition expected to commence operations in 2028.
David Carroll
Oct 20, 2026
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Applications & Installations
NZ utility adds 200 MWh BESS to energy portfolio Genesis Energy has flicked the switch on a 100 MW / 200 MWh battery energy storage system designed to strengthen the resilience and reliability of New Zealand’s electricity system.
David Carroll
Oct 20, 2026
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Applications & Installations
Tender success creates pathway to progress up to 13 GW of renewables The South Australian government has selected four proposed renewable energy projects with a combined generation capacity of almost 13 GW to progress near the industrial centre of Whyalla in the state’s Upper Spencer Gulf region.
David Carroll
Oct 19, 2026
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Applications & Installations
JV partners flick switch on largest solar farm on NZ’s South Island The largest solar farm on New Zealand’s South Island has been officially opened with joint venture partners Lightsource bp and Contact Energy announcing the launch of the 150 MW Kōwhai Park PV plant.
David Carroll
Oct 19, 2026
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Markets & Policy
Australia leading way to electrification of everything COP31 aims to increase electricity’s share of global final energy demand from 20% to 35% by 2035, accelerating the transition to clean, affordable energy through electrification. Australia is leading with rapid growth in solar, wind, batteries and EVs, demonstrating how renewable energy can lower electricity costs, reduce fossil fuel dependence and support decarbonisation.
International Solar Energy Society (ISES)
Oct 19, 2026