Australia

A new study out of Curtin University in Perth has found that despite growing affordability from government rebates, Australian households hesitate to adopt home batteries due to significant non-financial barriers.

AEMO forecasts potential reliability gaps as early as 2026-27 in South Australia and 2027-28 in New South Wales, based on current committed and anticipated projects, but new investment would narrow the risks.

The Australian residential battery market is heating up — and beneath the surface, a new set of performance metrics is emerging as decisive for brand success. While some manufacturers chase short-term growth by dropping prices, the real battle for sustainable market share is being fought on deeper metrics: share of installer adoption, share of installer portfolio, and customer loyalty.

Victorian network company AusNet has launched a new program that entitles landowners of properties neighbouring the proposed Western Renewable Link transmission project to one-off payments of $20,000 or $40,000.

Western Australia’s solar industry is on notice after a trader unlawfully used the state government logo and falsely claimed WA Battery Scheme registrations are open in a deliberate act to mislead consumers.

Australian solar cell developer Halocell Energy has launched its first perovskite-based product line with the flexible Ambient Modules series purpose-built for low-light conditions.

As Australia’s distribution network service providers grapple with challenges sparked by the rise of distributed energy resources, EA Technology says leveraging insights from grid-edge intelligence can unleash the full potential of their networks.

Eku Energy has bought a major battery energy storage project in New Zealand’s North Island to build out its storage assets.

Australia’s grant system is working exactly as designed. And that’s the problem. Right now, if you’re a small business or a not-for-profit, there’s likely a funding stream available to help you test an idea, buy equipment or build capability. If you’re a multinational or a university, there’s even more. But if you sit in the middle, a commercially viable, medium-sized business with proven success, and the capacity to deliver major outcomes, you’re often left with nothing. This isn’t sour grapes, it’s missed opportunities.

A pilot hydrogen energy plant that will employ a novel approach by producing green hydrogen directly from water and sunlight, without relying on electrolysers or grid power, is on track to begin commissioning in South Australia next month.