The AI energy paradox: Turning a power surge into a climate opportunity
Artificial intelligence is fuelling unprecedented energy demand, but with the right strategy, it could become one of our most powerful tools for building a cleaner, smarter future.
PowerCap takes its sodium-ion battery tech to Europe
After witnessing strong demand for its sodium-ion technology in Australia, Queensland company PowerCap is taking its stationary energy storage products to the European market. The initial launch will cover Italy, Germany, and Spain, with further expansion on the cards.
Rooftop solar reaches record high in Queensland
The growing influence of rooftop PV and its impact on demand dynamics has been clearly illustrated on the final day of winter with the technology helping deliver a set of renewable energy records in Queensland.
WA provides approval for third Collie battery project
The transition of Western Australian coal town Collie continues with the state government approving property developer Hesperia’s plan for a 66 MW solar farm and 200 MW battery energy storage system to be built near the township in the state’s southwest.
JV partners give go-ahead for first stage of 400 MW NZ solar farm
Construction of one of New Zealand’s biggest solar farms has been given the green light with joint venture partners Meridian Energy and Nova Energy announcing they have reached final investment decision on the initial 200 MW stage of the planned 400 MW project.
Wholesale electricity market generation and storage CIS tenders now open
The federal government’s Capacity Investment Scheme Tenders 5 and 6 are open, seeking 1.6 GW of renewable energy generation and 2.4 GWh of dispatchable capacity for the Western Australia wholesale electricity market.
Renewable energy zone communities negatively impacted: report
The New South Wales Upper House’s first report on the impact of renewable energy zones on rural and regional communities has found residents in proximity to the Central-West Orana REZ have been negatively affected.
$2.9 million to boost regional energy workforce in Central-West Orana REZ
Coinciding with National Skills Week, the NSW government has announced a $2.9 million grant to develop the Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone’s workforce, one day after a new Powering Skills Organisation report says an additional 42,000 energy workers are needed to meet 2030 targets.
TagEnergy scoops multiple clean energy projects with ACE Power acquisition
Portugal-headquartered TagEnergy has acquired German-owned early-stage developer ACE Power, adding approximately 6 GW of battery, wind and solar projects to its already significant portfolio in Australia’s clean energy sector.
Dutch teams dominate world solar challenge claiming top two positions
The Netherlands Brunel Solar Team have crossed the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge finish line in Adelaide, i first place, after travelling 3,021 kilometres from Darwin to the South Australian capital, at an average speed of 86.6 kph, and just shy of 35 hours on the road.
