New four-hour big battery joins queue for federal green tick, backed by local landowners - RenewEconomy
A new landowner-backed battery energy storage project has been referred for federal environmental assessment, led by a local Tasmanian developer.
“Massive step:” State inks deals to deliver more than 1 GW of new wind power ahead of mass coal exodus - RenewEconomy
State government locks in delivery of more than a gigawatt of new wind generation capacity, signing contracts to buy power from three projects that will generate more power that the outgoing coal plants.
Sustainable pipes and power lines for data centres - Smart Energy Council News
The Smart Energy Council today welcomed the Albanese Labor Government’s release of national expectations for data centres and AI infrastructure, particularly the strong focus on supporting Australia’s clean energy transition.
BYO renewables: New national principles set bar for data centre energy and water use - RenewEconomy
Data centres setting up shop in Australia are expected to come with their own renewable energy and sustainable water supplies.
Final Report released ‘Grid Incident in Spain and Portugal on 28 April 2025’ - WattClarity
Approximately 11 months after the blackout on the Iberian Peninsula, on Friday 20th March 2026 the organisation ENTSO-E has released this Final Report into the ‘Grid Incident in Spain and Portugal on 28 April 2025’: The post Final Report released...
AGL begins commissioning first 250 MW of Liddell battery in Hunter Energy Hub - pv magazine Australia
Sydney-headquartered gentailer AGL has begun commissioning of the first 250 MW of the 1,000 MWh 2-hour grid-scale Liddell Battery at AGL’s Hunter Energy Hub in New South Wales.
Energy Insiders Podcast: Why batteries are the answer to nearly everything - RenewEconomy
We talk to Jeff Monday from Fluence on the fall in battery costs and the role it can play in taming data centre demand, and Adam Cameron from SA Power Networks on why there will be no transition without the "flexibility" revolution in the home.
In the case of critical minerals, China did not take our lunch – we left it on the table - RenewEconomy
Australia needs to apply a new lens of green energy and industry statecraft, including developing economic partnerships with key trading partners.
Why some of Australia’s energy market conventions should go the way of the dinosaurs - RenewEconomy
We face some big challenges. To what extent should we protect businesses designed to operate in a failing energy market design? The post Why some of Australia’s energy market conventions should go the way of the dinosaurs appeared first on Renew E...
Can Australia make its own wind turbine parts? Global giant suggests it might be at the whim of federal LNP - RenewEconomy
CEO of global wind giant says bipartisan agreement needed if local manufacturing is to be considered for Australia. The post Can Australia make its own wind turbine parts? Global giant suggests it might be at the whim of federal LNP appeared first...
State launches $200 million fund to “co-invest” in remote renewable and battery projects - RenewEconomy
State sounds out proposals for renewable energy generation and battery storage projects that could be developed with the backing of a new $200 million public fund.
Coal mine expansions given green light in new policy at odds with state climate goals - RenewEconomy
Large-scale coal mine expansions will continue to be approved under a new state policy despite concerns from its own carbon emissions commission.
From shuttered coal plant to gigascale battery: AGL begins commissioning of Liddell BESS - RenewEconomy
A massive new battery built at the site of a massive shuttered coal plant is on track to join state's grid by mid-year, with commissioning now underway.
More wind and batteries raise hopes for electricity bill cuts, but fossil fuel woes could still bite - RenewEconomy
AER flags cut in cost of electricity for households and businesses across the NEM, as wholesale power prices get the benefit of more wind and big batteries.
“The world is changing”: Regulator says consumers won’t be left holding bill for stranded gas networks - RenewEconomy
AEMC proposes suite of new rules to guide gas companies through the looming network death spiral – and protect consumers from its fallout.
“Grow your own and buy local”: Networks seek change and flexibility to manage a 100 pct renewable grid - RenewEconomy
As rooftop solar, home batteries and EV uptake surges, networks seek regulatory change to boost flexibility, two way flows and lower costs in homes.
China’s new five-year plan deepens shift toward focus on renewables system - pv magazine Australia
China’s 2026 to 2030 policy plan elevates clean electricity as a central driver of economic growth, with greater emphasis on system integration and industrial use.
Australia’s coal plants chalked up 108 outages over summer – 90 of them unplanned - RenewEconomy
Affordable reliable energy? New report reveals Australia's remaining coal plants went at least partly offline 108 times in the five months from October 2025 to the end of February 2026.
Reversion to the mean: Corporate PPA market cools, but still packs a punch - RenewEconomy
After a record 2024 in which the corporate PPA market hit a new peak breaking through 3 GW for the first time, 2025 saw something of a "reversion to the mean." The post Reversion to the mean: Corporate PPA market cools, but still packs a punch app...
Troubled offshore wind farm completes construction in US – first to do so since Trump’s return to power - RenewEconomy
Two offshore wind farms being built in US waters have marked huge milestones, with one completing construction and another sending first power to the grid.