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Commentary

How more wind and batteries push electricity prices down, even while gas prices stay high
While some commentators will blame anything and everything on renewable energy, new data illustrates how it is helping to push down electricity prices.
David Leitch

Dec 8, 2025

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Construction starts on new South Australian big battery choosing a merchant route to market
A large 408 megawatt hour battery is being added to an already existing solar and battery park in South Australia, but with a new battery supplier.
Giles Parkinson & Joshua S Hill

Dec 8, 2025

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Chart of the day

Big batteries hit more than 40 pct of early morning demand, before rooftop PV floods the grid
Big batteries dominate early morning peak with 40.6 of demand because prices too low for gas and as rooftop PV floods the grid for rest of day.
Geoff Eldridge

Dec 8, 2025

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Renewables

Australian consumer energy upstarts join forces to meet “full ecosystem of electrification needs”
Two Australian innovators with consumer-driven missions to fast-track the uptake of renewables have joined forces, in deal backed by large Canadian pension fund.
Sophie Vorrath

Dec 8, 2025

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Coal

Coal generator hit with heavy fines by regulator for bidding behaviour and inflating prices
Coal generator pinged and fined by regulator for irregular and high bidding prices. “We are watching and will take action where required,” the regulator said.
Giles Parkinson

Dec 8, 2025

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Utilities

Network company gets approval for “community power” pilot for PV and batteries, despite fierce opposition
Network gets regulatory approval for major battery-solar pilot, despite strong opposition, but the rider is that it must provide spatial mapping.
Rachel Williamson

Dec 8, 2025

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Policy & Planning

ISP: New grid roadmap leans towards quicker transition, but all eyes on transmission costs and options
The release of the next planning roadmap for the grid this week heads a busy and important fortnight for the energy market, with “step change” still at its core.
Giles Parkinson

Dec 8, 2025

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Renewables

Andrew Forrest’s Squadron locks in $1 billion in finance for part two of huge Queensland wind farm
Squadron Energy sets “new market benchmark” after locking in $1 billion for part two of a more than 1 gigawatt project in the Sunshine State.
Sophie Vorrath

Dec 8, 2025

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Utilities give up hope on using hydrogen in their gas grids, prepare to phase out pipeline network
Most European utilities have given up on the idea of green hydrogen and are preparing to phase out pipeline networks and invest in battery storage instead.
Sören Amelang

Dec 8, 2025

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Renewables

Grass fire forces one of Australia’s biggest solar farms to shut down for a day, no word yet on cause
Updated: Grass fire at one of the country’s biggest solar farms forces shutdown for a day, and an outburst from critics on social media. No cause has been identified yet.
Giles Parkinson

Dec 7, 2025

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Storage

Biggest battery to date on Australia’s main grid officially opened, in time for summer
The largest fully operating battery on Australia’s main grid has been officially opened on budget, with the $1.2 billion project delivered on time and budget.
Giles Parkinson

Dec 7, 2025

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People

Grid Connections 2025: Who’s going where in Australia’s green energy transition
Home battery expert to join AEMO in new year; CER’s Mark Williamson calls time on 13-year career; Plus moves at CEC, Green Peak Aurora, AGL, EEC, AER, CCA, CEFC, Marinus Link, and Gem Energy.
Staff Reporters

Dec 7, 2025

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Renewables

“Challenging economics:” AGL pulls 2.5 GW project out of contention for Australia’s first offshore wind zone
Another major project has been pulled from Australia’s first offshore wind zone, citing challenging economics and a renewed focus on onshore wind and big batteries.
Sophie Vorrath

Dec 5, 2025

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Policy & Planning

Giant 50 kWh systems eat up Cheaper Home Batteries budget, as changes to rebate look likely
Australia’s home battery rebate being eaten up by systems sized at 50 kWh and above, new data shows, amid rumours that changes to the policy’s settings are afoot.
Sophie Vorrath

Dec 5, 2025

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Renewables

How to break Australia’s dependence on spinning machines, and run the grid with fossil engines off
The assumption that big spinning machines are needed to keep the lights on could delay the exit of coal. Hence the need to show big grids can be run with engines off.
Giles Parkinson

Dec 5, 2025

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Storage

Sulfur battery innovator clears key milestone to commercialisation – and to compete with li-ion
Australia-originated energy storage innovator clears major new milestone for its sulfur battery technology that brings it a step closer to commercialisation – and to competing with lithium-ion.
Sophie Vorrath

Dec 5, 2025

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Podcasts

Energy Insiders Podcast: No spin needed for renewable gold rush
Energy systems expert Bruce Miller explains why spinning machines won’t be needed in future grid, while regional independent MP Helen Haines says developers should drop the spin and focus on community benefits.
Energy Insiders Podcast

Dec 5, 2025

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Renewables

Offshore wind farms could be used as charging hubs for electric and hybrid ships
Two Danish companies are exploring the possibility of integrating offshore wind with marine electrification – essentially, charging infrastructure for battery powered vessels at sea.
Joshua S Hill

Dec 5, 2025

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Policy & Planning

“Transition chaos” and “lights likely to go out:” But that’s not what state auditor-general report actually says
Alarmist headlines in mainstream media over Victoria’s energy transition bear little resemblance to the auditor general report they said they were quoting.
Sophie Vorrath

Dec 5, 2025

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Sponsored Content

From federal endorsement to Top 5 rankings: How Anker SOLIX X1 became Australia’s breakout home battery
The Anker SOLIX X1 has surged into Australia’s top battery rankings, combining sleek design, tough coastal performance and federal endorsement to become the breakout home storage system of 2025.
Sponsored Post

Dec 5, 2025

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