ACEN Australia’s Stubbo Solar project becomes the first solar asset to operate under an LTESA contract, strengthening its role in New South Wales’ energy transformation.
Fortescue launches a solar innovation hub in the Pilbara with AUD45mn ($28.9mn) in public funding to test technologies aimed at accelerating and optimising large-scale solar farm construction.
Chinese manufacturer Pylontech strengthens its international investment strategy by launching a local entity in Australia to accelerate the deployment of its energy storage solutions.
Taiwanese company HD Renewable Energy is expanding internationally with major solar and battery storage projects in Australia and Japan, targeting more than 6 gigawatts of installed capacity by 2028.
Driven by aerospace, industrial gas, and hydrogen investment, the global liquid hydrogen micro-storage systems market is projected to grow 9% annually through 2034.
EVE Energy will supply 2.2 GWh of storage systems to EVO Power over five years, supporting the large-scale deployment of front-of-meter solutions in the Australian market.
The Australian government plans to introduce a free solar electricity offer in several regions starting in July 2026, to optimize the management of the electricity grid during peak production periods.
Chinese manufacturer Fox ESS has entered into a partnership with Australian distributor Solar Juice to deploy up to 1GWh of battery capacity, targeting the fast-growing residential and commercial segments of the Australian market.
Plug Power has signed a supply agreement with Allied Biofuels to equip a sustainable fuel production site in Uzbekistan, bringing total contracted capacity with Allied partners to 5 GW.
JA Solar has signed a strategic agreement with Australia's 5B to supply over 100 MW of photovoltaic modules for a large-scale solar project in Western Australia.
Canadian Solar’s subsidiary has completed the commercial operation of a battery storage project in Mannum, marking a key milestone in the large-scale energy deployment in southern Australia.
Clenergy has appointed Haydn Fletcher and Samir Jacob to strategic positions to strengthen its operations in Australia and internationally, amid targeted commercial expansion.
Rio Tinto commissions eight electric haul trucks with swappable batteries at the Oyu Tolgoi copper mine in partnership with Chinese company SPIC Qiyuan.
Neoen’s Goyder South Wind Farm reaches full generation capacity, strengthening the French group’s presence in Australia’s energy market with 412 MW connected to the grid.
The Australian government has granted environmental approval for the 108 MW Waddi Wind Farm, a Tilt Renewables project with construction costs exceeding $400mn.
The levelised cost of solar electricity continues to fall globally, reaching a regional record of $37/MWh in the Middle East and Africa thanks to tracker technologies, according to the latest market data.
Rising responses to UNEP’s satellite alerts trigger measurement, reporting and verification clauses; the European Union sets import milestones, Japan strengthens liquefied natural gas traceability; operators and steelmakers adjust budgets and contracts.
Canadian uranium producer NexGen Energy has completed a A$1bn ($639mn) equity raise split between North American and Australian markets to support the development of its Rook I project.
Japan and Malaysia have signed a preliminary cooperation protocol aiming to establish a regulatory foundation for cross-border carbon dioxide transport as part of future carbon capture and storage projects.
Fortescue accelerates the decarbonisation of its operations by leveraging an international network of technology and industrial partners, targeting net zero at its mining sites by 2030.
Fortescue has selected Envision Energy to supply next-generation turbines in Australia, the first step in a project targeting 2 to 3 GW of renewable generation backed by batteries.
EVE Energy seals a 500MWh strategic agreement with CommVOLT in Europe for commercial and industrial storage at Solar & Storage Live UK 2025, as its five MWh direct current system enters deployment.
Energy Vault Holdings has secured $50mn in debenture financing, complementing a $300mn preferred equity investment, to support the development of its large-scale energy storage projects.
Woodside Energy, Japan Suiso Energy and Kansai Electric Power are joining forces to develop a liquid hydrogen supply chain between Australia and Japan, with production planned at a new facility in Perth.
The 400 MWh energy storage system installed by RWE in Limondale becomes the longest-duration grid-connected battery in Australia, with full commissioning expected by the end of the year.
Iberdrola plans to invest EUR58bn ($61.83bn) by 2028, targeting a net profit of EUR7.6bn ($8.10bn), focusing on power grids and key markets such as the United Kingdom and the United States.
Envision Energy strengthens its commercial strategy in Australia through a new agreement with ANZ to finance energy projects and develop local supply chains in renewables.
EVE Energy has commissioned in China a 400MWh energy storage system based on 628Ah cells, a world first that paves the way for large-scale industrialisation of ultra-high-capacity batteries.
BW Offshore reached First Gas on the BW Opal FPSO for the Barossa project operated by Santos, triggering 60% of the contractual dayrate and opening the operating phase under a long-term charter.
Canadian pension fund La Caisse has signed a A$1.1bn ($724 mn) deal to buy Australian developer Edify Energy, strengthening its presence in Australia's renewable energy sector.
The Australian government has announced a new climate target backed by a funding plan, while maintaining its position as a major coal exporter, raising questions about its long-term energy strategy.
Port congestion in Australia has boosted Russian and Indonesian coal exports to South Korea, with both now dominating the market due to lower prices and reliable delivery schedules.
The consortium led by Adnoc ends its acquisition plans for Santos, the Australian liquefied natural gas supplier, citing commercial and contractual factors that impacted the evaluation of its offer.
Russia and Indonesia overtook Australia as South Korea's top thermal coal suppliers in August, driven by lower prices and more reliable logistics amid persistent Australian shipment delays.
Several subsurface stimulation techniques aim to generate hydrogen in situ at low cost. Pilots are advancing, but heterogeneous Technology Readiness Levels (TRL), geological uncertainties, and monitoring requirements are slowing investment.
Billion Watts begins construction on its first solar-plus-storage project in Australia, scheduled for 2026, relying on an international consortium and a strategy focused on the volatility of the national electricity market.
Sixteen battery storage projects have been selected to deliver 4.13 GW under the third Capacity Investment Scheme tender, with commissioning expected by the end of 2029.
