Battery

Storage

New 1,660 megawatt-hour battery kicks off commercial operations, including “virtual tolling” deal
One of the largest four-hour battery projects to be added to Australia’s main grid has announced the start of commercial operations, just weeks after reaching full output.
Joshua S Hill

Jun 30, 2026

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Renewables

If Australia is serious about 1.5°C, it needs to shut down coal by 2034 and install a lot more solar and batteries
If Australia got serious about climate and 1.5°C, what would it need to do on the grid? The market operator provides an answer – no coal, and a lot more solar and storage.
Giles Parkinson

Jun 29, 2026

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Renewables

Australian researchers test new tech to help smash the solar ceiling, bring PV to apartments
A UNSW pilot will test the ability of an artificial intelligence-powered energy system to help expand access to rooftop solar and battery storage for those living in apartments.
Joshua S Hill

Jun 29, 2026

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Wind

Slimmed-down wind and battery project receives state planning approval, solar component dropped
World’s biggest independent renewable developer gets state planning approval for a slimmed down wind and battery project that no longer includes a solar component.
Rachel Williamson

Jun 29, 2026

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Storage

Game changer for EVs? Australian battery pioneer lands $45m grant for silicon anode that boosts energy density
An Australian battery technology pioneer has landed a major government grant to start commercial production of an anode that can significantly boost the range of EVs.
Giles Parkinson

Jun 28, 2026

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Smart Energy

“I didn’t notice:” Homeowners using solar, batteries and V2G to stay connected in blackouts
Could your electric car do more than just keep the lights on in an emergency? Australians are upgrading their tech to stay connected.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Jun 28, 2026

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Renewables

Swiss commodity trader gets approval to buy Zen retail business and PPA deals. Will it take on Big 3?
One of the world’s biggest commodity traders moves into Australia electricity retail business – competition for the Big Three?
Giles Parkinson

Jun 26, 2026

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Renewables

South Australia swings from three days of 100 pct renewables to worst drought in 7 years
South Australia just experienced its worst wind drought in seven years. The fleet of short-duration batteries went flat and gas filled the gap. What did we learn?
Giles Parkinson

Jun 26, 2026

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Renewables

“It’s now a no-brainer:” Fortescue says Trump has done more for renewables than anyone in 100 years
Iron ore giant says Trump’s war on Iran and the disruption of fossil fuel markets has made switch to renewables “a no-brainer,” aided by technical innovation.
Giles Parkinson

Jun 26, 2026

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Renewables

Wind giant unveils huge new hybrid proposal, with option for batteries to be plugged into turbines
A major new wind and storage project is seeking state and federal approval for plans to install up to 76 turbines – with the option for each of those turbines to have batteries included.
Sophie Vorrath

Jun 25, 2026

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Renewables

Households lead march to least-cost electricity, as AEMO issues “call to arms” on renewable transition
Bolstered by the boom in consumer resources, AEMO’s new Integrated System Plan confirms that a mix of solar, wind and storage is the best and cheapest way to replace coal and meet future demand.
Sophie Vorrath

Jun 25, 2026

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Storage

Energy storage neck and neck with nuclear after record 13.5 GW of big batteries added in Europe
Europe added a record 13.5 gigawatts and 26.4 gigawatt-hours of battery storage in 2025, helping to push the total installed capacity of all types of energy storage technology over the 100GW mark.
Joshua S Hill

Jun 24, 2026

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