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Coalition transmission backflip puts Victoria’s energy security at risk
The Victorian Liberal-Nationals announcement on 7 May 2026 to halt critical infrastructure projects VNI West and Western Renewables Link would leave Victoria with a weaker and less secure electricity system, that is increasingly exposed to coal outages as Yallourn heads towards closure.
North West Transmission Developments reaches financial close
TasNetworks has reached financial close for the North West Transmission Developments, marking the final major step before construction begins on its largest-ever infrastructure project.
Sector experts selected to co-design contracts for Electricity Services Entry Mechanism
The evolution of Australia’s energy sector has taken another step forward, with eleven industry representatives selected to form the industry‑led Working Group tasked with co‑designing standardised electricity contracts for Australia’s first Electricity Services Entry Mechanism (ESEM) tender, anticipated to occur in late 2027 subject to Energy and Climate Change Ministerial Council approval.
Smart Energy Excellence Awards 2026 celebrates industry leaders
The Smart Energy Council has celebrated the very best of Australia’s renewable energy sector at the Smart Energy Excellence Awards & Gala Dinner 2026, held on 6 May at Doltone House, Jones Bay Wharf, Sydney.
Carnegie selected for US TEAMER technical support
Carnegie Clean Energy selected for technical support valued at $270,000 under the U.S. Testing Expertise and Access to Marine Energy Research program.
Suspension of Photon Energy SGA Pty Ltd
The Australian Energy Market Operator advises Photon Energy SGA has been suspended from all trading in the National Electricity Market from 7 May 2026.
Supply Partners and Sungrow Australia announce strategic partnership to elevate industry training standards
Supply Partners, Australia’s leading distributor of solar and energy storage solutions, has joined forces with Sungrow Australia to enhance industry training through its dedicated training division, New Energy Training.
SoilCo advances decarbonisation goals with firmed renewable power purchase agreement
The five-year power purchase agreement from Flow Power’s Cootamundra Energy Project will support SoilCo’s emissions reduction goals across all levels of the supply chain.
EcoFlow unveils OCEAN 2 Plus Single-Phase at Smart Energy 2026
EcoFlow will unveil OCEAN 2 Plus Single-Phase, its next-generation home battery system, at the Smart Energy Conference and Exhibition, taking place in Sydney from 6–7 May.
Fairer tax treatment to encourage affordable EVs
The Albanese Government will continue to support Australians into cheaper to run cars while making sensible changes to the fringe benefits tax exemption for electric vehicles. These adjustments will deliver fairer and more financially sustainable tax treatment for EVs.
