Energy

  • 25 Sep, 2026

    Victoria introduces strict rules to force data centres to self-power

    The Victorian government has introduced the country’s most stringent planning and operational standards for new data centres, forcing tech operators to source their own renewable energy, preserve local water ... more

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    24 Sep, 2026

    ARENA invests $25M in Lightspeed project to accelerate innovation in large-scale solar

    The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) is backing Equans Solar & Storage with AU$25 million in funding to trial a range of innovative technologies aimed at driving down the cost of constructing and ... more

  • Türkiye aims for 5GW offshore wind

    23 Sep, 2026

    Victoria identifies preferred transmission route for Gippsland offshore wind grid

    The Victorian government has identified the preferred transmission corridor to connect Australia's inaugural offshore wind projects off the Gippsland coast to the state's electricity grid, another milestone in ... more

  • 22 Sep, 2026

    NSW to intoduce nation-first solar panel recycling mandate

    New South Wales is set to introduce Australia’s first mandatory solar panel recycling scheme, aiming to recover critical materials and prevent thousands of tonnes of photovoltaic waste from ending up in landf... more

  • Victoria introduces strict rules to force data centres to self-power
    25 Sep, 2026
  • ARENA invests $25M in Lightspeed project to accelerate innovation in large-scale solar
    24 Sep, 2026
  • Victoria identifies preferred transmission route for Gippsland offshore wind grid
    23 Sep, 2026
  • NSW to intoduce nation-first solar panel recycling mandate
    22 Sep, 2026

NSW invests $16.5M to expand EV charging infrastructure

22 Sep, 2026
EVs to power Australia's energy future — bidirectional charging roadmap released
The New South Wales government is providing a AU$16.5 million funding package to expand EV charging infrastructure and assist organisations in electrifying their fleets across the state. Under the funding initiative, AU$5 million in co-funding is allocated to charge point operators to deploy additional kerbside charging infrastructure. Designed primarily to…

Cheaper power delivered for Melbourne community hub with new solar array

22 Sep, 2026
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The Victorian government’s State Electricity Commission (SEC) is delivering cheaper power to one of Melbourne's community hubs, switching on a massive rooftop solar system at the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre (MSAC). The 1.3-megawatt solar installation began generating power the week of September 14 and is expected to cover roughly…

Energy grid stabilisers ready to power NSW homes during peak demand

22 Sep, 2026
Australians could benefit from cleaner, cheaper energy with grid innovations, says new report
All firming projects under Tender Round 2 of the New South Wales Electricity Infrastructure Roadmap is now operational, strengthening the state’s electricity system ahead of peak demand period. The completion of three large-scale batteries and a virtual power plant brings more than AU$1.8 billion of private investment to the state…

Victoria to build big battery to power 200,000 homes

21 Sep, 2026
The Victorian Government is backing a big battery project near Wodonga to strengthen the state’s electricity grid, enhance reliability, and put downward pressure on household power bills as aging coal-fired power stations retire. The Baranduda Electrical Energy Reserve will deliver 400 megawatts of capacity and store 1.86 gigawatt-hours of energy,…

Anza Power to acquire two development-ready solar projects in New Zealand

18 Sep, 2026
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Australian and New Zealand renewable energy developer Anza Power will acquire two construction-ready solar projects in New Zealand’s North Island from local developer Helios Energy Hold LP. The deal marks Anza’s first project acquisition in New Zealand since launching the platform in January, adding 205 MWac of consented solar generation…

Australia backs clean energy startups with $30M Launchpad funding program

18 Sep, 2026
Clean Energy Fund drives WA innovation
The Australian government and the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) have launched Launchpad, a new AU$30 million funding initiative designed to accelerate the commercialisation of homegrown early-stage climate and clean energy technologies. The funding program addresses early funding gaps, helping emerging Australian startups transition innovative concepts into market-ready commercial solutions.…