Third big battery joins list of projects Queensland is reconsidering - AFR - Energy
The state’s planning minister will have the final say on a series of large-scale battery projects that were headed for court appeals.
Forrest says AI the stuff of nightmares, but also critical to Fortescue’s push to real zero - RenewEconomy
Andrew Forrest tells business summit artificial intelligence is both "incredibly dangerous" and critical to balancing Fortescue's "incredibly complex" green energy grid in the Pilbara.
Special episode: How to close down oil and gas - RenewEconomy
A special episode brought to you by Energy Exchange Australia on the extraordinary task of shutting down and removing oil and gas wells, and the lessons that could be learned for the offshore wind industry.
WA state-backed wind farm gets federal green light, with long list of conditions - RenewEconomy
A small wind farm that has been a flash-point for local environmental concerns has been waved through the federal EPBC queue, but with a raft of conditions.
Is the market operator’s next energy transition plan already out of date? - RenewEconomy
This year’s energy market forecasts feature a particularly large problem that is likely causing headaches for AEMO – and the culprit is residential batteries.
State proposes go-betweens to lead negotiations on community benefits from renewables - RenewEconomy
New guidelines create a state-funded go-between who will negotiate with developers and help communities decide on their preferred plans for funds from renewables.
Queensland LNP calls in four-hour big battery that local MP claims is a threat to the Barrier Reef - RenewEconomy
A Rockhampton region big battery – a winner of the federal government's Capacity Investment Scheme – is the latest target of the state planning minister's call-in powers.
Fire mitigation works at SEC Delburn Wind Farm - EcoGeneration
SEC Delburn Wind Farm is Victoria’s first publicly owned, utility-scale wind generation project, located near the Latrobe Valley | Image Credit: SEC Preliminary works have commenced at the State Electricity Commission’s (SEC) Delburn Wind Farm in...
Australians still keen to listen – and be heard – despite crisis of faith about energy transition - RenewEconomy
New data shows more Australians are having a crisis of faith in the transition to renewables. But workers on the frontline of community engagement tell a different story.
Batteries trump Trump, as US smashes record for new energy storage capacity in 2025 - RenewEconomy
Demonstrating, once again, the power of clean energy in the face of strong political headwinds, the US has chalked up its largest single year of new battery additions on record.
Big battery deals dominate as investors buy, sell, finance and contract Australian energy storage - RenewEconomy
Big battery projects including stand-alone BESS and solar-hybrids dominated investment activity in the final quarter of 2025, featuring in 16 deals across financing, M&A and PPAs.
Solar and wind assets achieve 5 TWh generation mark - pv magazine Australia
Output from Australia’s large-scale renewable energy sector continues to climb with the nation’s utility PV and wind assets generating a total of 5.0 TWh in February, delivering an 11% increase on the same time last year.
Binnaway Show project funded by renewable energy complete - EnergyCo News
The Binnaway Showground in NSW has completed a new wheelchair-accessible toilet and shower block funded by a $378,798 grant from EnergyCo's Community and Employment Benefit Program.
A safety framework for an evolving energy system - EcoGeneration
Image Credit: Benixs/Stock.Adobe.com Article sourced from the Victoria Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action As Victoria transitions towards a modern, renewable energy … The post A safety framework for an evolving energy system app...
New state investment vehicle launches with $34 billion renewables push - RenewEconomy
A whopping $34 billion is expected to flow to the biggest economy in the nation with renewable energy in the driver's seat to lead the economic charge.
Basslink gets final revenue determination for operation as a regulated service - WattClarity
The AER has determined the revenue that Basslink can recover for the Basslink transmission cable for the 2026-30 period, operating as a regulated service.
US player Pacific Green shops 4.3GW Australian battery platform - AFR - Energy
Pacific Green Australia’s portfolio is anchored by six batteries that are expected to be cleared for construction by the end of 2027.
Windy February sets new generation records, big batteries put the squeeze on gas - RenewEconomy
The Australian electricity grid has closed out the summer of 2025-26 with a month of new renewable generation records – not from solar, but from the nation's wind assets.
Networks seek rule change to cut investment “red tape,” critics see a new door to gold-plating - RenewEconomy
A rule change request from Energy Networks Australia seeks to shift some projects out of the onerous public cost-benefit test.
New directories to make it easier for local businesses to find work on renewable energy projects - EnergyCo News
EnergyCo has launched the Renewables Directory and Power Transmission Directory in partnership with the Industry Capability Network to help NSW businesses identify and engage with suppliers, manufacturers, and service providers across renewable en...