Rooftop solar surges to new high on back of battery boom
Australia’s rooftop solar market climbed by 31% in the past month with the latest data revealing that a record 442 MW of small-scale PV capacity was installed across the country in April 2026.
Pilbara mining operation plugs into renewable energy
Chinese miner Citic Pacific has flicked the switch on a new solar and battery microgrid that is now helping power its Fortescue River mining accommodation precinct in Western Australia’s northwest.
CATL expands into Australia with deal with Zinfra for battery storage projects
The collaboration is the start of CATL’s widening ambitions in the energy storage space as becomes more forward integrated and expands its offerings using local partners.
Australia’s climate tech potential only realised when research finds its way to market
Australia has no shortage of brilliant researchers or world-class science. Across energy storage, grid reliability, green hydrogen and beyond, our institutions are producing discoveries with real potential to reshape how we power our country and our economy. Yet too often, having worked across research translation for nearly a decade, I’ve seen that potential stall before it reaches the people and industries that need it most.
Elecnor confirms construction milestone for NZ’s biggest yet solar farm
The last of 330,000 PV panels has been installed at the Tauhei Solar Farm in New Zealand, marking a key milestone in the construction of what is set to be that country’s largest operational solar farm when it comes online later this year.
Edenvale project tops Rystad’s utility PV performance table
The 204 MW Edenvale Solar Park in Queensland’s Western Downs region has been identified by energy consultancy Rystad Energy as the best performing large-scale PV asset in Australia last month.
Energy for AI, AI for energy: designing AI-ready data centres
With data centre demand creating new challenges for network operators, Schneider Electric’s Farokh Ghadially outlines why the next phase of the transition isn’t just about adding more renewables, but managing a system that is more distributed, more data-heavy and less predictable.
Federal scheme supports 10 new generation and battery projects for WA
Western Australia’s shift from coal and gas to renewables has taken a major step forward with the federal government backing more than 2 GW of new renewable energy and battery storage projects set to be built across the state.
Risen Energy unveils new C&I energy storage system solution
China-headquartered solar panel and energy storage solutions manufacturer Risen Energy has announced its RisenStack Pro Modular ESS has passed Australia’s new C&I energy storage certification – covering electrical safety, EMC, and functional safety, and complies with Australian standards.
Queensland researchers develop lead-free perovskite material
University of Queensland researchers have developed a safe and scalable vapour-based manufacturing process for fabricating high-quality lead-free perovskite material with fewer performance-limiting defects.
