Energy
The global offshore wind industry is gearing up for a significant resurgence in 2025, with new capacity additions projected to reach 19 gigawatts (GW) and sector-wide expenditure anticipated to hit US$80 billion, according to a new report by Rystad Energy. This rebound follows a slowdown at the end of last…
Latrobe Valley’s renewable energy future secured with new battery project
The Victorian and federal governments have taken a significant step towards securing the Latrobe Valley's renewable energy future with the commencement of construction on EnergyAustralia's 350 megawatt (MW) Wooreen Battery. VIC Minister for Energy and Resources Lily D'Ambrosio announced the project, which is set to create new jobs and reduce…
NSW solar initiative sparks debate on high-rise exclusion
The New South Wales government has launched a $25 million Solar for Apartment Residents incentive, aimed at boosting shared rooftop solar systems in apartment buildings. This program, co-funded with the federal government as part of the Community Solar Banks program, has been welcomed by Solar Citizens, a renewable energy advocacy…
Xodus unveils comprehensive jobs guide for Marinus Link project
Global energy consultancy Xodus has released a detailed guide outlining the workforce requirements for the ambitious Marinus Link project, a major interconnector set to revolutionise Australia's energy landscape. The Marinus Link, a proposed undersea and underground electricity and data interconnector, aims to connect North West Tasmania with Victoria, facilitating the…
ARENA launches $46.3m community battery initiative
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has unveiled a $46.3 million funding package for the second round of its Community Batteries Funding Program. This initiative, building on the success of its predecessor, aims to revolutionise energy storage and distribution across Australia. The program's primary objectives are to reduce energy bills,…
Solar Citizens urges Queensland government to boost clean energy initiatives
Solar Citizens has called on the Queensland government to maintain the state's position as a leader in clean energy by implementing cost-effective solutions for all residents. The organisation has presented a set of policy recommendations, dubbed the "Yellow Book", to the new Queensland government, outlining strategies to reduce energy bills…
Energy industry confidence in net-zero goals plummets, EIC report reveals
Confidence in achieving global net-zero targets has sharply declined within the energy industry, according to the Net Zero Jeopardy Report II released by the Energy Industries Council (EIC). The report highlights significant barriers to progress, including policy instability, financial uncertainty, and slow project approvals. The survey, which interviewed senior energy…
UK’s energy transition intensifies with new targets
With ambitious renewable energy targets looming, the UK is under increasing pressure to accelerate its transition away from oil and gas. The UK government, six months into its term, has doubled down on clean energy commitments, including closing the last coal power plant, halting new North Sea drilling licences, and…