Fastest energy transformation in history is well underway
It’s increasingly common to hear from experts and the general public that the global shift away from fossil fuels is glacially slow, or even nonexistent but we’re already rocketing through the fastest energy transformation in human history.
Household battery uptake continues to boom
Battery installations in Australian homes and businesses have surged on the back of the federal government’s $2.3 billion home battery subsidy with new data revealing 423 MWh of battery energy storage capacity was registered across the country in August 2025.
Rooftop solar reshaping Australia’s energy mix
The rise of rooftop solar is rapidly reshaping Australia’s energy landscape with a new report revealing that PV systems mounted atop the nation’s buildings contributed 14.7% of the National Electricity Market’s total generation in the first quarter of 2025.
Longi unveils lightweight module for low-load rooftops
Chinese PV manufacturer Longi has launched a lightweight back-contact solar module for low-load commercial and industrial rooftops with limited structural load capacity.
Waaree introduces flexible lightweight solar modules
Waaree Energies has launched flexible solar modules up to 70% lighter and under 3.5 mm thick. The panels can be bonded directly to surfaces without mounting penetrations, suitable for sites where drilling or heavy support structures are impractical.
Peer-to-peer energy sharing generates mates rates and grid stability
South Australian and Victorian researchers have found households could sell their surplus solar power to neighbours using peer-to-peer energy sharing, helping stabilise the grid and improve on retail market feed-in tariffs.
EcoFlow launches stackable battery system in Australia
United States-headquartered manufacturer EcoFlow has introduced into the Australian market a 6 kWh residential battery and power backup system that can be expanded to provide up to 30 kWh of capacity.
How long do residential solar batteries last?
Multiple factors affect lifespan of a residential battery energy storage system. We examine the life of batteries in Part 3 of our series.
Unlocking CER: addressing data sharing barriers with retailer participation
The role of consumer energy resources is central to Australia’s energy transition, but without quality data and effective data sharing frameworks, the full value of CER cannot be realised for system operators, for markets, or for consumers.
NRN secures $67 million to scale up ‘no-cost’ solar and battery platform
Clean energy infrastructure startup National Renewable Network has secured $67.2 million in fresh funding to accelerate the rollout of no-cost solar and battery energy storage systems across Australia.
