Energy

  • 14 Aug, 2026

    Researchers nears solution to solar panel waste problem

    University of Newcastle researchers have taken a major step towards solving Australia’s growing solar panel waste problem by scaling up an acid-free process that recovers nearly 100 per cent of silver from re... more

  • CEFC backs $35m boost for Plico

    13 Aug, 2026

    Australia’s green fund commits $105B in clean energy projects  

    Australia’s Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) has delivered a defining year of investment, committing a record AU$9.1 billion in the 2025–26 financial year and pushing total lifetime project values ac... more

  • 13 Aug, 2026

    Cheaper silver recovery could end solar panel landfill dumping

    University of Newcastle researchers have taken a significant step toward making solar panel recycling profitable, successfully scaling up a process that recovers nearly all of the silver locked inside end-of-li... more

  • 12 Aug, 2026

    All 30 wind turbines erected for Warradarge wind farm

    Bright Energy Investments (BEI) has reached a major project milestone near Eneabba, Western Australia, with all 30 wind turbines now erected for Stage 2 of the Warradarge wind farm. The installation of the f... more

  • Researchers nears solution to solar panel waste problem
    14 Aug, 2026
  • Australia’s green fund commits $105B in clean energy projects  
    13 Aug, 2026
  • Cheaper silver recovery could end solar panel landfill dumping
    13 Aug, 2026
  • All 30 wind turbines erected for Warradarge wind farm
    12 Aug, 2026

ENGIE advances Goorambat East solar farm in Victoria

12 Aug, 2026
Global energy provider ENGIE is advancing construction on its 250-megawatt Goorambat East Solar Farm, a renewable energy project designed to boost Victoria’s clean energy supply. Situated approximately 12 kilometres north of Benalla and south of Goorambat township on Yorta Yorta Country, the 630-hectare site encompasses five privately owned rural properties.…

Australian-backed solar project powering remote schools across Fiji

11 Aug, 2026
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Remote schools across Fiji are switching to 24/7 clean solar energy, bridging the energy and technology gap for thousands of rural students under an Australian-backed initiative. Now more than halfway complete, the REnew Pacific project has installed reliable, round-the-clock solar systems across 26 remote schools. Alongside clean power, schools will…

Türkiye aims for 5GW offshore wind with first major tender

11 Aug, 2026
Türkiye aims for 5GW offshore wind
Türkiye is entering a new phase of its energy transition with the launch of its first major offshore YEKA tender, a move that could reshape the country's power-generation mix and accelerate its shift toward clean energy. According to GlobalData, offshore wind could become a cornerstone of Türkiye's renewable energy development,…

420MW solar project begins construction in Mexico as FID is reached

10 Aug, 2026
Construction has officially started on La Esperanza Solar, a 420MWdc solar power project in Mexico, after Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) reached a final investment decision and secured full financing through its Growth Markets Fund II (GMF II). The project marks a significant milestone for CIP, as it represents the company's…

50,000 home batteries powering WA homes as solar energy use surges

07 Aug, 2026
Home batteries and rebates drive power savings
Western Australia has passed a clean energy milestone, with more than 50,000 home batteries now installed across the state under the federal government’s Cheaper Home Batteries Program. The total capacity added has surpassed 1.1 gigawatt-hours (GWh), allowing thousands of households and businesses to store abundant rooftop solar energy for use…

Construction begins on new wind farm to power 68,000 homes in WA

07 Aug, 2026
Synergy launches wind farm community benefit fund
Work is underway on Western Australia's new 108-megawatt Waddi Wind Farm near Dandaragan, a clean energy project set to power approximately 68,000 homes when complete in 2028. Backed by the federal government’s Capacity Investment Scheme (CIS), the project marks a key milestone in transforming Australia's energy system. Located in the…

Solar power reshapes the future of fuels as technologies advance

06 Aug, 2026
Solar power reshapes the future of fuels
Solar power has become a mainstream contributor to the global energy mix, emerging as the largest driver of energy supply growth in 2025. Yet natural gas remained close behind that year, a reminder that full electrification is still far off and that many sectors remain tied to fossil fuels. Renewable…

Australia expands solar rebate scheme to cut installation costs

05 Aug, 2026
Businesses embrace solar as costs rise
The Australian federal government has announced a major expansion of the country’s rooftop solar rebate, opening up incentives for large commercial and industrial buildings to slash installation costs and shield businesses from volatile energy markets. Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen revealed that the Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme (SRES)…