Renewable energy provider Neoen has started construction of its new Culcairn Battery project in New South Wales, awarding the major contract to utility-scale storage specialist NHOA Energy. The 215-megawatt / 963-megawatt-hour big battery will be installed directly behind-the-meter at Neoen’s recently inaugurated 440-megawatt-peak Culcairn Solar Farm. The placement creates a landmark hybri... more

The Climate Change Committee's 2026 Progress Report has delivered a stark warning for the United Kingdom's built environment, concluding that the country is not decarbonising buildings fast enough to meet its 2030 climate commitments. While overall UK emissions continue to fall, the pace has slowed considerably, and the government's current plan no longer aligns with the nation's Paris Agreemen... more

Hydrogen Headstart grantee Orica has made a final investment decision (FID) to proceed with its Hunter Valley Hydrogen Hub, a project set to receive $432 million in funding under the Australian Renewable Energy Agency's (ARENA) Hydrogen Headstart Program. The project, which was successful under Round 1 of the Hydrogen Headstart Program, will deploy 50 MW of electrolyser capacity powered by rene... more

Electrification is a priority for build-to-rent developers in Australia who want to future-proof older apartment buildings. The business case for sustainable retrofits is clear to most real estate decision-makers. However, some organisations are less keen on replacing fossil-fueled systems, installing photovoltaic (PV) panels and investing in on-site shared electric vehicle (EV) charging stations ... more