Australia’s specialist climate investor Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) has committed AU$70 million towards infrastructure that will help decarbonise two of the country’s highest-emitting sectors- energy and transport. The CEFC said the investment in the QIC Global Infrastructure Fund II (QGIF II), managed by infrastructure investor QIC, will accelerate the transition to net zero by... more

The Western Australian government has unveiled the state’s first-ever Urban Greening Strategy for Perth and Peel, setting a coordinated path to combat urban heat, bolster climate resilience, and enhance community wellbeing through greener, more sustainable neighbourhoods. The landmark strategy aims to integrate trees, plants, and green spaces into the fabric of urban areas as they grow, impro... more

Rio Tinto has expanded solar power capacity at its Kennecott copper operations in Utah, U.S. with a new 25-megawatt solar plant. The new solar plant showcases what Rio Tinto describes as a circular critical-minerals supply chain in which tellurium produced at the site is used to manufacture the panels now powering it. Rio Tinto’s Kennecott copper operations now has 30MW of solar capacity, ... more

Artificial intelligence (AI) and construction technology (ConTech) are the backbone of the next generation of sustainable design and intelligent infrastructure. The industry is moving toward a new standard, where buildings minimise their environmental impact and actively manage performance through data, automation, and predictive intelligence. For architects, developers and engineers, this c... more

THE MARKETPLACE TO POWER UP THAILAND’S SOLAR & ENERGY STORAGE FUTURE Solar & Storage Live Thailand 2026 returns this January, bringing together 5,000+ energy professionals to explore the innovations shaping Thailand’s solar, storage, and smart energy future. Across 5 theatres and 6 content themes, including the popular Solar Installer University, expect insights from 100+ expert spe... more