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Renewables

Australian printed solar technology used to power Coldplay world tour secures federal funding
The printed solar technology spun out of the University of Newcastle has secured a $2.1 million federal government grant to help fund a commercial-scale pilot.
Joshua S Hill

Mar 4, 2026

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Policy & Planning

Wind farms, big batteries, pumped hydro: 13 renewables projects put on fast-track by new state authority
UPDATED: Thirteen renewable energy and storage projects have been selected for fast-tracking by a new state government authority, to help “keep the lights on.”
Staff Reporter & AAP

Mar 4, 2026

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Renewables

Australians still keen to listen – and be heard – despite crisis of faith about energy transition
New data shows more Australians are having a crisis of faith in the transition to renewables. But workers on the frontline of community engagement tell a different story.
Rachel Williamson

Mar 4, 2026

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Storage

Big battery deals dominate as investors buy, sell, finance and contract Australian energy storage
Big battery projects including stand-alone BESS and solar-hybrids dominated investment activity in the final quarter of 2025, featuring in 16 deals across financing, M&A and PPAs.
Sophie Vorrath

Mar 4, 2026

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Podcasts

Solar Insiders Podcast: What’s the right way to consult with communities?
Camilla Hamilton from Cogency explains the importance of research, listening, and good coffee when consulting with communities on renewables. Plus news of the week.
Solar Insiders Podcast

Mar 4, 2026

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Storage

Batteries trump Trump, as US smashes record for new energy storage capacity in 2025
Demonstrating, once again, the power of clean energy in the face of strong political headwinds, the US has chalked up its largest single year of new battery additions on record.
Joshua S Hill

Mar 4, 2026

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Policy & Planning

New rules kick in for home battery installs ahead of expected rebate rush
New photo requirements now in place for installations under the Cheaper Home Batteries scheme in a bid to boost safety and labelling.
Joshua S Hill

Mar 4, 2026

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Renewables

South Korea auto giant bets $A8 billion on AI, hydrogen and solar-powered industrial future
South Korean car and EV maker invests nearly 9 trillion won in an “innovation hub” to advance robotics, artificial intelligence, hydrogen technology and solar energy.
Joshua S Hill

Mar 3, 2026

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Storage

Queensland LNP adds third big battery to ministerial call-in list
Another big battery proposal heads to Queensland planning purgatory following requests to call in the project from local council and community.
Sophie Vorrath

Mar 3, 2026

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Policy & Planning

Networks seek rule change to cut investment “red tape,” critics spy a new door to gold-plating
A rule change request from Energy Networks Australia seeks to shift some projects out of the onerous public cost-benefit test.
Rachel Williamson

Mar 3, 2026

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Commentary

Strikes on Iran show why quitting fossil fuels is more important than ever
Reducing oil dependence and boosting renewables and electric transport is often framed as climate policy. But it is also vital to energy security and national security.
Hussein Dia

Mar 3, 2026

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Renewables

Windy February sets new generation records, big batteries put the squeeze on gas
The Australian electricity grid has closed out the summer of 2025-26 with a month of new renewable generation records – not from solar, but from the nation’s wind assets.
Sophie Vorrath

Mar 3, 2026

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Renewables

Australian renewables pipeline “running laps” around net zero targets. It’s the pace that is lacking
New data on Australia’s solar, wind and battery development pipeline confirms that the constraint has never been ambition or opportunity, but the pace of delivery.
Rachel Williamson

Mar 3, 2026

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Renewables

Fortescue halves turbine numbers for huge Pilbara wind farm, still shoots for 2 GW capacity
Andrew Forrest’s huge wind plans to power his Pilbara mining operations have undergone a “substantial redesign,” proposing to halve its footprint, while shooting for the same 2.1 GW of capacity.
Sophie Vorrath

Mar 3, 2026

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Renewables

Construction firm locked in to deliver two big solar and battery projects in the Sunshine State
Two solar farms with four-hour big batteries have taken a major step closer to delivery with the selection of local construction firm as contractor.
Joshua S Hill

Mar 3, 2026

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Renewables

Flow Power goes bigger on firmed solar, with purchase of shovel ready PV and battery project
Renewables gentailer adds new mid-sized solar and battery project to its growing portfolio of assets, this time an approved and state significant project in NSW.
Sophie Vorrath

Mar 2, 2026

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Renewables

Two men killed in turbine lift accident at German wind farm
Investigations are underway into the cause of a fatal accident that claimed the lives of two men working inside a wind turbine at a project in Germany.
Joshua S Hill

Mar 2, 2026

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Commentary

Home battery installs hit quarter-million mark under federal rebate. But is the party over?
The installation of more than 250,000 discounted batteries is an extraordinary result, delivering around 6.2 MWh of storage. But ongoing success is not a given.
Tristan Edis

Mar 2, 2026

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Renewables

“Transformational:” Offtake interest spurs progress on huge Nullarbor renewables hub
A mammoth proposed 70 GW wind, solar and hydrogen hub has enough “offtake interest” in green ammonia to justify bringing first stage online by 2033.
Rachel Williamson

Mar 2, 2026

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Renewables

Concrete milestone at Forrest wind farm, with more than half of turbine foundations complete
Squadron Energy says 35 of 69 turbine foundations are complete at Uungala wind farm, taking it past the halfway mark.
Sophie Vorrath

Mar 2, 2026

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