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Renewables

Wind project with an 8-hour battery hybrid looks for final green light after speeding through state approvals
A new wind-battery hybrid project speeded through state approvals, now it needs one more nod, and a grid connection, to start construction next year.
Rachel Williamson

Jul 14, 2026

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Commentary

Home battery sales outpace new solar systems for first time ever, in sign of boom to come
For the first time ever, more battery systems were sold than PV systems in May 2025 – an extraordinary milestone. And home battery sizes are booming too.
Warwick Johnston

Jun 11, 2025

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Wind

Andrew Forrest’s Squadron Energy presents another big wind and battery project for federal approval
Squadron Energy has presented a new big wind and battery project in NSW for EPBC approval, just weeks after receiving green tick for another project.
Giles Parkinson

Mar 25, 2025

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$“Not the right fit:” Community fractured as local council votes to oppose big battery project$

Storage

“Not the right fit:” Community fractured as local council votes to oppose big battery project
Local community is divided over a big battery project in north-east Victoria, and the council has voted against it, despite support from mayor and staff.
Rachel Williamson

Mar 20, 2025

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Battery

Spanish energy giant unveils two huge battery storage projects in Australia
Spanish energy giant Iberdrola unveils two new battery storage projects, vastly bigger than the installations it currently owns or operates.
Rachel Williamson

Jul 22, 2024

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