Supernode battery achieves commercial operations milestone
The first stage of Quinbrook’s massive Supernode battery energy storage project in southeast Queensland has achieved commercial operations with full power export to the grid.
Eraring extension sparks renewables investment concerns
Origin Energy’s decision to extend the operation of Australia’s largest coal-fired power station until 2029 has come under fire with the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis warning it creates uncertainty that could threaten new renewables investment.
Origin flicks operational switch on Australia’s biggest approved battery
The first stage of the biggest approved battery project in Australia is now fully operational with Origin Energy announcing the initial stage of the 700 MW / 3,160 MWh battery energy storage system being built next to its Eraring coal-fired generator in New South Wales has commenced commercial operations.
Energy retailers operating in Victoria cop a record $24.5 million in penalties
The Victorian Essential Services Commission has fined energy retailers operating in Victoria a record $24,467,958 for consumer protection breaches, including overcharging.
Anker SOLIX reshapes Australia’s home energy market backed by global legacy
Chinese smart charging solutions company Anker Innovations unveiled upgraded Anker Solix home energy storage systems designed for the Australian market at All Energy Australia 2025.
EnergyCo gives green light to unlock 3.65 GW of clean energy projects
An 800 MW solar farm and 300 MW battery storage system are included in one of four renewable energy projects totalling 3.65 GW of generation capacity granted the right to connect to new transmission lines in the South West Renewable Energy Zone of New South Wales.
Locally manufactured microemulsion flow battery to debut at Eraring
Allegro Energy has unveiled a breakthrough innovation in long-duration energy storage with Australia’s first locally manufactured microemulsion flow battery that will be piloted in partnership with Origin Energy at the Eraring power station.
CIP begins building 960 MWh big battery in South Australia
Danish renewables giant Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners has officially launched construction of a 240 MW / 960 MWh battery energy storage project in South Australia with the system expected to be operational in 2027.
Eraring battery third stage approval expands project to 700 MW / 2.8 GWh
Sydney-headquartered utility Origin Energy has approved a third stage of its large-scale Eraring Battery Project in New South Wales, expanding the project with an additional 700 MWh and positioning it as a global big battery A-lister.
EV ‘grid’ lock: why a myopic focus on grid upgrades means we’ll never reach net zero
If you talk to any politician or even some sustainability experts, the one thing most of them will point to as we transition our electric vehicles on the road to net zero is a need to update the grid.
