Energy

  • 21 Apr, 2026

    SynergyRED submits plans for Tathra wind farm with integrated solar and storage hub

    Synergy Renewable Energy Developments (SynergyRED) has submitted plans to develop a renewable energy facility in Western Australia. Located approximately 15 kilometres east of Eneabba in the Shire of Carnama... more

  • Indigo Power launches major community battery project

    21 Apr, 2026

    Indigo Power launches major community battery project

    Indigo Power has launched its largest solar and battery project to date, unveiling a new community battery at the Cricket Albury Wodonga Indoor Stadium in West Wodonga. Backed by the Victorian government’s... more

  • Charging ahead: Mining's clean transport revolution starts with the workforce

    20 Apr, 2026

    NSW saves $130m in public transport costs through green power deal

    The New South Wales government has signed a $1.9 billion renewable energy contract that is set to slash the state’s public transport power bill by $130 million over the next seven years. In a first for the... more

  • Australians could benefit from cleaner, cheaper energy with grid innovations, says new report

    17 Apr, 2026

    Australia’s grid transition outpaces policy planning

    Australia’s energy sector is being urged to align around a clearer, shared vision for the future electricity grid, as new research finds consumer-led change is outpacing system planning and policy frameworks.... more

  • SynergyRED submits plans for Tathra wind farm with integrated solar and storage hub
    21 Apr, 2026
  • Indigo Power launches major community battery project
    21 Apr, 2026
  • NSW saves $130m in public transport costs through green power deal
    20 Apr, 2026
  • Australia’s grid transition outpaces policy planning
    17 Apr, 2026

UGL kicks off construction for Neoen’s Muchea Battery

16 Apr, 2026
Engineering firm UGL has started major works for Neoen’s Muchea Battery, with site work officially underway for the six-hour long-duration battery energy storage system. The project, which utilises Tesla Megapack technology, represents a critical addition to Western Australia’s grid infrastructure. UGL has demonstrated rapid momentum since the contract was awarded,…

CIP divests Summerfield Battery to Palisade Investment

16 Apr, 2026
Upacking the pros and cons of battery energy storage systems
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) has reached an agreement to sell its entire stake in the Summerfield battery energy storage system (BESS) to Palisade Investment Partners. Located near Adelaide in South Australia, the Summerfield project is a 240 MW / 960 MWh lithium-ion battery system capable of a four-hour discharge duration.…

New Zealand unveils new rules to boost solar power export limits

13 Apr, 2026
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New Zealand’s Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko has announced new rules that will allow more electricity from solar energy systems to be supplied to local networks. The Authority is updating rules to make ‘export limits’ more efficient. Currently, the amount of electricity that residential solar and battery users can feed…

NSW cracks down on fire-starting batteries with new laws

10 Apr, 2026
The New South Wales government has enacted new laws in a bid to stem the rise of battery-related fires. The Parliament passed new laws that implement a mandatory regulation for batteries, requiring brand owners to take responsibility for their product, becoming the first state in Australia to do so. The…

Neoen charges ahead with new battery projects in Japan and France

09 Apr, 2026
Neoen has announced two record-breaking projects for battery storage, its first major investment in Japan and the launch of the largest battery facility in France. The renewable energy company has announced its first investment in the Japan Ako Battery project, which will be one of Japan’s largest batteries. The project…

TotalEnergies and Masdar create renewable energy giant to power Asia

08 Apr, 2026
TotalEnergies expands renewable energy solutions globally
TotalEnergies and Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar have signed a binding agreement to form a US$2.2 billion joint venture. The 50/50 JV will merge the onshore renewable activities of both companies across nine countries across Asia, creating a new renewable champion headquartered in the Abu Dhabi Global…