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Fuel shocks make investment in renewables an energy security priority
Australia’s energy transition is now as much about energy security as the push for net zero. With global fuel markets increasingly volatile, the pace of Australia’s renewable energy transition will help determine how exposed businesses remain to international energy shocks, and how competitive our industries can be.
Oct 27, 2026
No roof left behind: how advanced solar technology can bring difficult commercial buildings into Australia’s energy transition
A new 1.3 MW rooftop system at the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre shows what is possible when advanced module technology meets site-specific engineering. Installed across a curved, partially shaded roof, it is about 53% larger than the 850 kW tender – and around 60% larger than a conventional, shade-avoiding design would have allowed.
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Australia leading way to electrification of everything
COP31 aims to increase electricity’s share of global final energy demand from 20% to 35% by 2035, accelerating the transition to clean, affordable energy through electrification. Australia is leading with rapid growth in solar, wind, batteries and EVs, demonstrating how renewable energy can lower electricity costs, reduce fossil fuel dependence and support decarbonisation.
Beyond peak shaving: Are we selling commercial solar and batteries short?
Australia’s C&I solar sector is entering a new phase, with changes to federal incentives making systems up to 1 MW more financially attractive. But while solar economics are improving, are installers and designers overlooking some of the biggest opportunities available from battery storage?
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The shape of PPAs is changing – from volume to value. Are you positioned to capture the premium in emerging NEM value pools?
Australia’s renewable energy market is entering a new phase where the value of electricity is increasingly determined not by energy alone, but by the ability to deliver energy when and where it is needed.
Synchronous condensers essential in push for renewables
As Australia’s power grids transition from centralised fossil-based generation to decentralised, renewable sources, system stability has become a critical challenge. Synchronous condensers have emerged as a key solution for ensuring grid reliability.
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