Articles written by Ev Foley

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Electrifying 35% of global energy demand by 2035 within striking distance A new International Energy Agency report prepared at the request of COP31 President Türkiye, and COP31 President of Negotiations Australia, highlights global action needed to maximise the benefits of electrification, which are multiplied by low-emissions sources and investment in grids, resilience, storage, and sources of flexibility.
Ev Foley
Sep 24, 2026
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Clean energy developers must earn social licence to operate: Coalition During an announcement of its proposed 8-point energy policy in September 2026, the Coalition government has said clean energy developers will have to prove local community support for projects and earn social licence in order to operate.
Ev Foley
Sep 24, 2026
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Transmission network planning and system resilience team embeds academic A senior UTS energy academic has entered a six month term with Australia’s largest transmission operator Transgrid, to bring a fresh perspective to power system challenges such as distributed energy resource growth and the emergence of large new loads like data centres.
Ev Foley
Sep 24, 2026
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South Australian off-grid power system keeps high energy utility running 24/7 A water treatment plant in South Australia has installed a containerised off-grid power system in an area with no grid connection that ensure its energy needs are met, and essential water movement and filtration processes run continuously.
Ev Foley
Sep 24, 2026
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Autonomous robot included in $25 million technology trial to cut grid-scale solar costs The Nextpower Ranger autonomous inspection robot is included in a $25 million ARENA-funded trial led by NSW-headquartered Equans Solar and Storage to identify ways of achieving ultra low-cost solar.
Ev Foley
Sep 24, 2026
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Robotics and AI to have key roles in FTC Solar’s future in Australia: CEO FTC Solar is currently shipping solar tracker systems to Australia, bound for the Fraser Coast 330 MW solar / 180 MW battery, and 82 MW Sybella Creek hybrid solar and battery storage projects, both in Queensland. pv magazine spoke with FTC Solar President and Chief Executive Officer Anthony Carroll about why Australia’s energy transition is key to FTC.
Ev Foley
Sep 18, 2026
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New 2-stage BESS for Victoria to provide 1.4 GWh of capacity Flow Power has begun construction of the 223 MWh Bennetts Creek Battery project and has announced a proposed 1.2 GWh Stage 2 will be built at the same site, pending approvals.
Ev Foley
Sep 18, 2026
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Ausgrid trials C&I rooftop solar initiative to share energy benefits with renters Ausgrid is rolling out a trial to turn commercial and industrial rooftop solar surplus into an opportunity to share energy with consumers without solar access, such as neighbourhood renters and apartment dwellers.
Ev Foley
Sep 18, 2026
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Four projects backed by 2023 NSW firming tender achieve 3 GWh milestone Four projects awarded NSW Electricity Infrastructure Roadmap tenders in 2023, are now operational, marking a milestone that delivers 1 GW / 3 GWh dispatchable, on-demand firming capacity.
Ev Foley
Sep 18, 2026

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