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Renewables

Consumers put squeeze on coal as Australian households install record amounts of solar and batteries
Australian households have installed a record number of rooftop solar systems and home batteries so far this year, well above official forecasts.
Sophie Vorrath & Joshua S. Hill

Sep 29, 2026

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Storage

Renewables retailer doubles down on coal country battery plans as huge new BESS prepares to power up
Victoria’s coal country is rapidly morphing into battery country, as one huge project starts commissioning, while another marks a construction milestone with major expansion plans.
Sophie Vorrath & Joshua S. Hill

Sep 21, 2026

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Renewables

Rooftop revamp promises “biggest CBD solar farm,” as old panels get a second life
An iconic Sydney venue is set to host what is being billed as the biggest solar farm in any CBD in the Southern Hemisphere. Meanwhile, its old PV panels will get a new life helping to power a noble cause.
Sophie Vorrath & Joshua S. Hill

Sep 11, 2026

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Policy & Planning

State to spend $225 million to help critical REZ connect 1.3 GW new of wind and solar
State announces $225 million budget spend on critical grid upgrades to unlock one of its most important renewable energy zones, that will host to some of the state’s biggest new wind and solar projects.
Sophie Vorrath & Joshua S. Hill

Jun 10, 2026

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Solar

Huge home batteries inspire “made for Australia” rooftop solar panel, offering more power over less space
China solar giant launches a new PV module designed specifically for the Australian market, where households are squeezing as much capacity on their roofs as possible to fill their huge home batteries.
Sophie Vorrath & Joshua S. Hill

May 7, 2026

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Storage

Australian home battery upstart banks “strategic investment” towards manufacturing plans
Perth-based energy storage and off-grid energy system specialist secures a new private equity investor to boost its home battery, community battery and EV battery recycling plans.
Sophie Vorrath & Joshua S. Hill

Feb 20, 2026

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Renewables

Australian solar innovator 5B wins biggest order yet to help power Kalgoorlie’s giant “super pit” gold mine
Maverick solar innovator confirms largest order yet, 138 MW, for massive hybrid renewables and battery project that will help power giant gold mine.
Sophie Vorrath & Joshua S. Hill

Dec 4, 2025

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Policy & Planning

No targets: How Australia’s wealthiest state went rogue on emissions
Report reveals WA’s gross emissions have ballooned by nearly 50 pct above 2005 levels, largely due to the development of its massive gas industry.
Sophie Vorrath & Joshua S. Hill

Aug 12, 2025

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Storage

“Energy storage as a service:” Ausgrid unveils its sixth federally funded community battery
Ausgrid switches on its sixth community battery to be awarded federal funding under the Community Batteries for Household Solar program.
Sophie Vorrath & Joshua S. Hill

Jan 21, 2025

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Policy & Planning

Is it a cost-of-living election or a nuclear power election? Peter Dutton can’t have it both ways
Dutton says his nuclear power plan will slash consumer bills, but the latest eye-watering cost blowouts in the UK and the findings of new local research tell a vastly different story.
Sophie Vorrath & Joshua S. Hill

Jan 16, 2025

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Solar

Arena lays down $100 million challenge to slash cost of solar power
The challenge is part of Arena’s bid to reduce the installed cost of solar to just 30 cents per watt and reach a levelised cost of electricity under $20 per megawatt hour by 2030.
Sophie Vorrath & Joshua S. Hill

Jun 19, 2024

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Storage

Zen plans giant 1GW pumped hydro project at former coal pit to address solar duck
Garnaut-led Zen Energy plans 1GW, 8 GWh pumped hydro project in old coal pit west of Sydney to soak up rooftop solar.
Sophie Vorrath & Joshua S. Hill

Apr 11, 2024

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