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NZ utility adds 200 MWh BESS to energy portfolio Genesis Energy has flicked the switch on a 100 MW / 200 MWh battery energy storage system designed to strengthen the resilience and reliability of New Zealand’s electricity system.
David Carroll
Oct 20, 2026
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Technology & Products
Leapting launches autonomous forklift for solar module transport The Chinese robotics manufacturer has introduced an autonomous tracked forklift capable of transporting solar module pallets weighing up to 3,000 kg. The battery-powered machine features a maximum lifting height of three metres, a 30-degree climbing capability and a navigation system combining GNSS-RTK, laser SLAM and computer vision.
Lior Kahana
Oct 19, 2026
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Tender success creates pathway to progress up to 13 GW of renewables The South Australian government has selected four proposed renewable energy projects with a combined generation capacity of almost 13 GW to progress near the industrial centre of Whyalla in the state’s Upper Spencer Gulf region.
David Carroll
Oct 19, 2026
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JV partners flick switch on largest solar farm on NZ’s South Island The largest solar farm on New Zealand’s South Island has been officially opened with joint venture partners Lightsource bp and Contact Energy announcing the launch of the 150 MW Kōwhai Park PV plant.
David Carroll
Oct 19, 2026
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Markets & Policy
Atmos adds BayWa r.e. projects to expanding renewables portfolio Australian clean energy company Atmos Renewables has acquired a portfolio of operating and developing solar and wind projects from BayWa r.e. as the German developer shifts its focus to core European markets.
David Carroll
Oct 18, 2026
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Markets & Policy
BloombergNEF forecasts 584 GW of solar installations in 2026 BloombergNEF has cut its 2026 global solar installation forecast to 584 GW, down 10.8% from 2025, driven by a sharper-than-expected slowdown in China. Solar installations outside China are projected to grow to 313 GW, supported by expanding residential and commercial markets.
John Fitzgerald Weaver
Oct 18, 2026
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Applications & Installations
Valo to deliver 1.6 GWh battery storage system using Valo GridSolve technology Awarded the contract to deliver the 400 MW / 1,600 MWh Teebar Battery Energy Storage System in Queensland, new energy storage integrator Valo will deploy over 440 containerised batteries for project owner Atmos Renewables.
Ev Foley
Oct 16, 2026
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Markets & Policy
Acciona, GenusPlus, UGL contracted to unlock 2.3 GW of renewable energy in WA Acciona, GenusPlus and UGL Engineering have been selected by the Western Australian government to deliver the state’s Clean Energy Link – East transmission line project, which will help unlock the equivalent renewable energy used of a million homes.
Ev Foley
Oct 15, 2026
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Technology & Products
Up the ante on ambition: $250 million Solar Sunshot Round 3 now open The Australian Renewable Energy Agency has opened the $250 million Solar Sunshot Round 3, for local and global companies to develop product, manufacture, or scale-up technology capable of reducing large-scale solar costs and speeding up solar build times in Australia.
Ev Foley
Oct 14, 2026