Peer-to-peer energy sharing generates mates rates and grid stability
South Australian and Victorian researchers have found households could sell their surplus solar power to neighbours using peer-to-peer energy sharing, helping stabilise the grid and improve on retail market feed-in tariffs.
Victoria grants 85 MW solar farm and 70 MW BESS fast-track approval
The Victorian government has fast-tracked approval for two renewable energy projects in East Gippsland, which have the potential to host a sheep grazing operation and power 36,000 households.
Clean energy investment boom buoys decade-long grid reliability forecast
The Australian Energy Market Operator’s 2025 electricity statement of opportunities 10-year report finds investments needed to maintain reliability in the national electricity market are well on track.
Solar and battery-backed microgrids planned for remote communities
The clean energy transition is extending its reach with three communities in the isolated far west of South Australia set to transition away from high-cost diesel generation to solar and battery energy storage-based microgrids.
AMSL Aero lands funding to fuel hydrogen eVTOL plans
A Sydney start-up working to get its liquid hydrogen-powered, long-range plane into commercial operation has landed $3 million in federal government funding to further develop the technology and showcase its full potential in real-world environments.
$500 million program launched to boost battery manufacturing sector
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency has launched a $500 million initiative aimed at supercharging Australia’s battery manufacturing industry and seizing opportunities associated with the global renewable energy transition.
Clean Energy Council appoints new CEO
Former Queensland deputy premier Jackie Trad has been appointed as new chief executive officer of the Clean Energy Council.
Uniting IT and OT: Infrastructure shift powering the AI era
For years, information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) have run on parallel tracks. IT managed the digital world – servers, networks, cybersecurity – while OT managed the physical – power, cooling, fire suppression, access control. They had separate teams, tools, and even languages. That separation is no longer feasible.
NSW enters ‘deep transition’ phase in energy shift, says Transgrid
New South Wales grid operator Transgrid expects renewable energy to expand from 40% of the state’s electricity supply today to 90% in 2035, when it anticipates almost all coal-fired power plants will have closed.
Macquarie-backed Blueleaf progresses 3 GW solar and storage plan for Malaysia
Macquarie-owned renewables platform Blueleaf Energy will explore the potential development of 3 GW of solar PV and battery energy storage projects in Malaysia after striking a deal with a local advisory firm.
