‘Catastrophic failure’ at Waratah Super Battery
A key infrastructure asset at one of the world’s biggest batteries has reduced operations and delayed completion for more than six months, with few details made public regarding the critical asset.
S-Rack installs solar carport to power NSW council electric vehicle chargers
NSW-based solar racking business S-Rack has engineered and installed advanced racking for an 83 kW Sydney council carport solar system to support the organisation’s energy generation and electric vehicle charger network.
Solar cell inspection tool evolution set to slash manufacturing costs by billions
Researchers at the University of New South Wales in Sydney are working with the institution’s spinout company BT Imaging to accelerate the commercialisation of solar cell defect detection technology, thanks to a $1.4 million commercialisation project.
Electricity retailers to offer three hour window of free power from 1 July 2026
Consumers and the grid could both be winners if a Default Market Offer review recommendation is enacted, requiring electricity retailers to offer a zero-cost electricity period standing offer, potentially starting 1 July 2026.
Energy solutions manufacturer Felicitysolar opens Sydney warehouse
Chinese off-grid and hybrid solar energy storage solutions manufacturer Felicitysolar has established an office and warehouse in Sydney, New South Wales, stocked with its comprehensive range of residential and commercial products.
Electric truck achieves 480 kilometre delivery on single charge
Zero emissions trucking company New Energy Transport has demonstrated a 36-tonne heavy electric road freight delivery over 480 kilometres on a single-charge
Acen commits to recycling Stubbo project’s one million solar panels
Acen Australia has committed to recycling one million solar panels from its Stubbo Solar Project in New South Wales after meeting independent standards that recognise the developer’s management of materials as valuable resources rather than waste.
Transgrid uses synchronous condensers for network stabilisation
The high-voltage grid transmission operator said the condensers will be deployed at five strategic sites across New South Wales.
Solar plus storage system to power green hydrogen agriculture project
United States-headquartered large-scale solar systems DC optimiser company Ampt is collaborating with New Zealand-based green hydrogen company Hiringa Energy as part of a low-carbon cotton production operation.
White elephant? Hardly – Snowy 2.0 will last 150 years and work with batteries to push out gas
When Snowy 2.0 is in the news, it’s usually about money. The cost of the huge project has gone well beyond the initial $6 billion estimate and will now cost more than $12 billion.
