Energy

  • Industry pushes freight and carbon efficiency

    11 May, 2026

    Victoria signs global agreement to transition to zero-emission freight

    The Victorian state government has signed a global agreement to transition the state’s freight sector to zero-emission vehicles, moving to shield the industry from volatile fuel prices and drive long-term sus... more

  • Scientists in Australia advance solar efficiency with singlet fission process

    11 May, 2026

    Yindjibarndi Energy reaches financial close on Jinbi solar project

    The Yindjibarndi Energy Corporation (YEC) will begin construction of the Jinbi solar project in the Pilbara, after reaching financial close and securing a 30-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with mining gian... more

  • 08 May, 2026

    Emerging tech pressures Australia’s vulnerable energy

    A new Monash University-led report has warned that emerging technologies and shifting everyday practices will place growing pressure on Australia’s electricity systems, as climate risks intensify and expose v... more

  • Australia advances offshore renewable energy development

    08 May, 2026

    NSW introduces law to speed up critical renewable projects

    The New South Wales government has introduced a new law to speed up the delivery for high-priority renewable energy projects, ensuring the state’s power grid remains stable as coal-fired power stations retire... more

  • Victoria signs global agreement to transition to zero-emission freight
    11 May, 2026
  • Yindjibarndi Energy reaches financial close on Jinbi solar project
    11 May, 2026
  • Emerging tech pressures Australia’s vulnerable energy
    08 May, 2026
  • NSW introduces law to speed up critical renewable projects
    08 May, 2026

Australian government restructures electric vehicle tax perks

07 May, 2026
EVs to power Australia's energy future — bidirectional charging roadmap released
The Australian federal government will make changes to the fringe benefits tax (FBT) exemption for electric vehicles to deliver a fairer and more financially viable tax for EVs. The adjustments are expected to save the budget AU$1.7 billion over five years. The government states that the rapid maturity of the…

Western Australia secures major renewable energy boost

05 May, 2026
Public and private investment vital to unlock Australia's renewables potential
Western Australia will see a major electricity supply boost as the federal and state governments invest AU$5 billion in renewable energy and storage projects across the state. Funded through the federal Capacity Investment Scheme (CIS), the projects will deliver 1.9 gigawatts of wind and solar generation alongside 482 megawatts of…

Port of Newcastle sees off first components for Uungula wind farm

04 May, 2026
Port of Newcastle has launched the first convoy of oversized components for the Uungula wind farm in New South Wales, marking another milestone in the port’s position as a leader in renewable energy logistics. This initial oversize and/or overmass (OSOM) movement from the Port’s Multipurpose Terminal marks a gear shift…

AEMC reveals grid upgrade plan to support renewable energy supply

29 Apr, 2026
Value of community engagement highlighted as NSW renewables hub advances
The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) has proposed new rules to overhaul how distribution networks plan for the shift towards renewable energy, a move that will modernise the system. The reform aims to provide unprecedented visibility into the low-voltage network to ensure the grid can handle the rapid uptake of…