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.
Electric vehicle fleets kick-start fund closes 29 May but has $2.2 million to go
The New South Wales government’s $5 million electric vehicle fleets incentive kick-start fund allocation still has $2.2 million in the coffers, with the application date to apply closing on 29 May 2026.
350,000 installations in 10 months under Cheaper Home Batteries Program
The federal government has reported that 350,000 households, small businesses and community organisations have installed battery energy storage systems in the past 10 months, under the Cheaper Home Batteries Program.
WA commits $1.4 billion to deliver clean energy ahead of coal plant closures
The Western Australia government will commit $1.4 billion to support clean energy transmission and network services projects to help deliver an increasing supply of renewable energy ahead of state-owned coal-fired power plant closure dates.
Grid-scale and distributed solar break quarterly generation records: AEMO
In Q1 2026, grid-scale solar generation jumped 648 MW compared to the same period in 2025, recording an all-time quarterly high of 2,706 MW output, according to new figures released by AEMO in its Quarterly Energy Dynamics Q1 2026 report.
Atmoce blackout backup residential storage portfolio lands CEC certification
Atmoce has been granted Clean Energy Council (CEC) certification for its residential energy storage portfolio marking the full commercial availability of its M-ELV Battery and the M-Combiner Pro across Australia.
