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

UV radiation may cut solar panel life by a decade, new study finds

08 Apr, 2026
UV
A new global study has found that ultraviolet (UV) radiation may significantly shorten the lifespan of solar panels, with engineers at UNSW Sydney warning that current industry testing standards may underestimate real‑world UV exposure by a wide margin. The research team has developed the first high‑precision global model capable of…

Near-700 GW renewable energy surge a record for global capacity

08 Apr, 2026
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Global renewable energy capacity surged to new heights in 2025, with nearly 700 gigawatts added worldwide in a year marked by geopolitical instability and renewed concerns over energy security. The latest Renewable Capacity Statistics 2026 report from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) shows total installed renewable capacity reached 5149…

South Australia’s electricity demand to double amid economic boom

02 Apr, 2026
VNI
South Australia is standing on the verge of a ‘once-in-a-generation’ industrial boom, with new data revealing that electricity demand is forecast to double over the next 15 years. According to ElectraNet’s 2026 Transmission Annual Planning Report (TAPR), the state's peak demand is expected to skyrocket from its current 3.3 gigawatts…

ARENA funds electric truck charging network for Melbourne freight

31 Mar, 2026
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced up to AU$25.3 million in funding into an electric truck charging network, to support the electrification of Australian road freight. ARENA will fund NewVolt to develop three open-access, fast-charging hubs for heavy and medium electric trucks across Melbourne’s freight corridors. The hubs are…

Transgrid taps third-party batteries to secure NSW grid strength

31 Mar, 2026
Transgrid has shortlisted nine battery projects to support the energy transition in New South Wales. The third-party owned batteries will begin providing system strength services to the New South Wales transmission network as early as this year. The initiative is a cornerstone of Transgrid’s strategy to maintain the grid’s ‘heartbeat’,…

NSW to invest AU$183.2 million in roads to boost renewable energy uptake

30 Mar, 2026
EVs could charge wirelessly on the road
The New South Wales government has revealed plans to invest AU$183.2 million to overhaul key sections of the regional road network, ensuring the state’s infrastructure can keep pace with the clean energy transition. The funding is specifically targeted at upgrading routes to accommodate oversize and overmass vehicles. These heavy haulers…

CSIRO programs autonomous robots to maintain solar farms

26 Mar, 2026
Australia’s national science agency, Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) has completed trials of autonomous robots designed for solar farm maintenance. CSIRO repurposed robots originally engineered for the harsh conditions of the mining industry to navigate thousands of kilometres of baked, uneven terrain. The move aims to eliminate the…

Western Australia commits to buy over 1GW of renewable power

25 Mar, 2026
Western Australia’s energy transition has reached a major milestone as the government announces a series of agreements to buy over one gigawatt of onshore wind energy from soon-to-be-built wind farms. In a step toward the 2030 exit from state-owned coal, government utilities Synergy and Water Corporation have signed long-term power…