The AEMC have confirmed that the MPC will rise to $23,200/MWh for the 2026–27 financial year — the second of three steps in the staged “rebuild” of the market cap's base rate. The post Market Price Cap to increase to $23,200/MWh from 1st July 2026 appeared first on WattClarity.
A flurry of new solar and battery projects has appeared in AEMO's grid management system, driving home just how popular the two technologies have been with investors. But in the EPBC queue, it's all about wind. The post Big solar and batteries lead march to the grid, but new plans for wind are piling up appeared first on Renew Economy.
In the draft 2026 ISP, the AEMO materially increased wind capacity factor assumptions for several renewable energy zones. In this article, we compare those assumptions against actual capacity and availability factors for wind units across the NEM in 2025. The post How realistic are those wind capacity factor assumptions in the draft 2026 ISP? appeared first on WattClarity.
Preliminary works kick off at SEC-owned wind farm in a Latrobe Valley pine plantation, including the installation of five 130,000 litre firefighting water tanks. The post Works begin at state-owned, forest-based wind farm – starting with five firefighting water tanks appeared first on Renew Economy.
Community division and whale migration were among the concerns raised by long-distance objectors to the very much onshore Dinawan and Bullawah wind farms. The post Long-distance objectors and whale worries send another two wind farms into state planning purgatory appeared first on Renew Economy.
The Yindjibarndi Energy Corporation has opened an expression of interest process for commercial and industrial customers seeking renewable energy offtake from its expanding portfolio of large-scale clean energy projects.
An alliance of 11 major industry, environment and union groups have delivered a plan to the federal government that proposes data centre operators invest in 100% new renewable energy to power their operation, and also fund new energy workforce training.
The Australian manufacturer of a high voltage transformer deployed at the Waratah Super battery, which failed in 2025, has started production of its replacement with delivery scheduled for Q3 2026.
The last 12 months reinforce big batteries as a central part of the NEM’s operating fabric – but the drivers of value are changing, and small batteries are joining the chat. The post As big batteries eat further into fossil generator lunch, home batteries are shaping up to eat the market’s dinner appeared first on Renew Economy.
Plans for the first two stages of a major wind, solar and battery precinct being developed by Neoen have been given federal envrionmental approval. The post Wind plans for huge South Australia renewables precinct get federal green light appeared first on Renew Economy.
Malaysia’s prime minister Anwar Ibrahim said future policy will ensure domestic consumers and the electricity grid are protected amid the country’s data centre expansion. This could include leveraging the ASEAN Power Grid project to cover any supply shortfalls.
Communities in the Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) will soon have access to millions more in funding with ACEREZ today announcing its Community Grants Program. The three-year program will provide funding for projects that spark innovation, strengthen local connections and create opportunities. The ACEREZ program complements funding already being delivered by EnergyCo under the Community and Employment Benefit Program, giving the region access to multiple funding streams. Applications will ope
The Queensland Renewable Energy Council (QREC) welcomes the introduction of the Energy Roadmap Amendment Bill 2025 to State Parliament today, noting that it reinforces the critical role of renewable energy in delivering low-cost, low-emissions electricity across Queensland. The Bill replaces the previous objective of achieving renewable energy targets with a focus on reducing greenhouse [...]
Joint Clean Energy Council (CEC) and Queensland Renewable Energy Council (QREC) Media Release In an Australian first, the Clean Energy Council (CEC), together with the Queensland Renewable Energy Council (QREC), have today announced a national approach to renewable energy project decommissioning and financial security, offering farmers greater certainty while maintaining project viability. The industry [...]
The Queensland renewable energy sector has urged a Parliamentary Committee to recommend improvements to proposed legislation for the State’s new Energy Roadmap, including retaining legislated renewable energy targets.The Queensland Renewable Energy Council (QREC) has recommended, in its appearance before the bipartisan Governance, Energy and Finance Committee, that the legislated renewable energy targets of 50% [...]
A new report confirming the renewable energy sector is already making a significant economic and social contribution to Queensland was released in Brisbane last night – with industry data demonstrating far greater benefits to flow as more company data is captured, and planned projects move into construction and operation. The Queensland Renewable Energy Council’s [...]