CER projects up to 12 GWh capacity from 520,000 home batteries in 2026
In 2026, the Clean Energy Regulator forecasts that up to 12 GWh of storage from a potential 520,000 residential battery installations will occur, and rooftop solar will rebound from 2.8 GW in 2025 to between 3-3.7 GW.
Bowen says renewables transition on track after 7 GW added to grid in 2025
Federal Energy Minister Chris Bowen insists Australia is on track to meet the government’s flagship target of 82% renewable energy by 2030 after solar, wind, and other renewables supplied about 50% of all power in the electricity grid in the final quarter of 2025.
NSW energy distributors de-risk transition with new, unified system plan
Three New South Wales energy distributors have collaborated on the state’s first distribution system plan, which they say can sustain five years of energy transition momentum, while waiting for critical transmission infrastructure to be built.
Brighte bags $40 million CEFC finance to boost consumer energy resources loans
Australian green lender Brighte has secured $40 million from the Clean Energy Finance Corporation under the federal government’s household energy upgrades fund, to support the roll out of up to $150 million worth of consumer energy resources.
Home batteries charge powers on
Australians continue to lead the charge when it comes to adopting solar power and storage. The enthusiastic uptake of home battery systems under the Australian government’s new Cheaper Home Batteries Program underlines just how hungry households are for solutions that can help them reduce their energy costs.
Consumer energy resources get top priority in AEMO’s FY2026 plan
AEMO will prioritise consumer energy resources integration over the coming financial year, and is part of 29 actions being prioritised for the energy transition as outlined in its Engineering Roadmap FY2026 Priority Actions report.
Unaccredited solar installer convicted for false claims
An unlicensed electrician in New South Wales has been convicted of 11 separate offences relating to fraudulent claims under the Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme, after installing rooftop solar systems without the proper accreditation.
Advocacy group calls for national CER body to boost participation in the NEM
A new report commissioned by Energy Consumers Australia is calling for the establishment of an independent national consumer energy resources body with adequate powers to boost participation in the national electricity market.
Regulator suspends solar installer after criminal conviction
Australia’s Clean Energy Regulator has permanently suspended the registration of a solar installation company and slapped an accredited installer with a three-month ban following their criminal convictions in a Western Australian Court.
ACCC drafts proposed national emergency backstop mechanism
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has drafted a determination proposing to grant authorisation to selected distribution network service providers for the procurement and implementation of a national ‘public key infrastructure’ service, or emergency backstop mechanis.
