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Policy & Planning

Federal Labor backs “bill busting” energy upgrades for social housing, including home batteries
A new $12.9 million investment from the federal government will support the continued rollout of rooftop solar and batteries for social housing.
Joshua S Hill

Mar 3, 2025

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Battery

Another four hour battery project gets development approval in W.A.
WA approves new four hour 100 MW Wellesley battery in industrial zone.
Rachel Williamson

Oct 16, 2024

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Two-thirds of new-build homes don’t have solar: Report calls to plug holes, double rooftop PV capacity
Australia could double its rooftop solar by 2030, but to do so will require new homes to be built with solar, solar on social housing, and businesses to start installing.
Rachel Williamson

Sep 19, 2024

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Battery

Australian battery maker opens first facility in Victoria, lands federal funds for expansion
Li-S Energy is making a powerful, lightweight battery for aviation and eVtol craft and plans to make as many parts in Australia as possible.
Rachel Williamson

Aug 12, 2024

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Commentary

Batteries the key as cell prices plunge and wind and solar ramp up towards 50 pct share
Australia’s main grid is heading to 50 per cent renewables in two years, and batteries are moving from a sideshow to centre stage as cell prices plunge.
David Leitch

Jul 4, 2024

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Battery

Swedish startup promises “massless” carbon fibre battery for wind blades, EVs and aircraft
Massless batteries may allow wind turbines to store their own excess energy in blades, or make battery-powered planes a reality.
Rachel Williamson

Jun 17, 2024

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RWE’s gigawatt scale wind project in Queensland awaits EPBC decision
New gigawatt scale wind project planned for cattle grazing land in central Queensland awaits EPBC decision.
Rachel Williamson

Jun 12, 2024

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Renewables

Lithium miner switches on Australia’s biggest off-grid hybrid renewables system
A 95MW off-grid system comprised mostly of wind, solar and battery power switched on to power new lithium mine.
Rachel Williamson

Jun 12, 2024

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Solar

First solar and storage project on Australia’s main grid to be sold
MPower to sell Lakeland project to free up funds as it embarks on program to build another 30 solar and storage projects on main grid.
Rachel Williamson

Jun 4, 2024

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Storage

Bigger in Texas: Inside the hottest grid battery market in the US
Battery developers love Texas’ freewheeling ERCOT system, and all the new energy storage is helping to bolster the grid. But will the good times last?
Julian Spector

May 14, 2024

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Solar

UK developer wins approval for third solar and battery project in Australia this year
UK-based company secures planning approval for its third solar and battery project this year.
Rachel Williamson

May 13, 2024

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“Long held dream:” Japan lab claims big leap forward with new solid-state battery material
Japan researchers flag new material that is pushing limits in energy density and stability, but crucially can work — in the lab — at sub-zero temperatures.
Rachel Williamson

Apr 3, 2024

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