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.
Australian group Santos lowers its annual production forecast after an unplanned shutdown at the Barossa project and delayed recovery in the Cooper Basin.
The New South Wales Government has approved Ark Energy’s hybrid solar and battery project in Richmond Valley, combining a solar power plant and long-duration storage.
The PairPHNXX system, designed for rapid deployment in areas without grid access, targets agricultural, military, and industrial markets with a turnkey modular technology.
Tamboran has completed a three-well drilling campaign in the Beetaloo Sub-basin, with 12,000 metres of horizontal sections prepared for stimulation and maintenance ahead of the commercial phase.
Utility-scale battery storage system costs continue to fall across Asia-Pacific, but the pace of reductions is expected to slow significantly by 2029, according to Wood Mackenzie projections.
Canada’s IsoEnergy will acquire Australia’s Toro Energy for AUD75mn ($49mn), creating a diversified uranium production platform with assets across Australia, Canada and the United States.
Solarig and Jemena sign a Memorandum of Understanding to assess the feasibility and facilitate the supply of renewable hydrogen to gas users in New South Wales.
Statkraft has finalized the acquisition of Enerfin, strengthening its position in renewable energies in Spain and Brazil with 1.5GW of wind and solar projects.
TransAlta Corporation announced the commercial operation of its 200MW Horizon Hill, Oklahoma wind project, fully contracted to Meta Platforms Inc. offering clean electricity and environmental attributes.
CSIRO's GenCost 2023-24 report, in collaboration with AEMO, explores the costs of new power generation technologies, including large-scale nuclear, to achieve net-zero emissions targets by 2050.
Australia now allows market participants to propose new methodologies for generating local carbon credits, marking a change from the previous government-led approach.
Countrywide Hydrogen receives $8 million from the Tasmanian government to develop green hydrogen projects, laying the foundations for a zero-emission transport ecosystem in Australia.
FRV joins forces with Will & Must to develop 600MW of photovoltaic projects in Finland, marking a first foray into the Nordic countries for this leading renewable energy company.
Plug Power Inc. has signed a design contract with Allied Green Ammonia for a 3 GW smelter to support green ammonia production in Australia's Northern Territory.
Photon Energy has signed a €15 million loan agreement with the EBRD to finance the construction of six solar farms in Romania, strengthening its integrated business model.
Elgin Energy obtains approval for the Elaine Solar Farm project in Victoria, promising to significantly increase the region's renewable energy production capacity.
The Australian government has presented an ambitious renewable energy budget for the 2024/2025 financial year, marking a significant break with its historic reliance on the mining industry.
