ZEN Energy Archives - Renew Economy

Battery

Business as usual for former Zen Energy partner as it files plans for new big battery project
Joint venture partner with the former Zen Energy is still putting its projects through their planning paces, with an EPBC referral for a Queensland BESS.
Rachel Williamson

Aug 6, 2026

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Renewables

Zen Energy appoints new chair after quiet exit of co-founder, Ross Garnaut
Ross Garnaut exit leads to a shuffling of chairs in the boardroom at Zen Energy, as the Adelaide renewable energy developer and retailer negotiates a sale.
Rachel Williamson

May 28, 2026

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Renewables

Zen says sale talks progressing well, all parties “deeply and strategically aligned” on renewables
Ross Garnaut-led Zen Energy says negotiations to sell the business are progressing well, with due diligence and strategic alignment discussions currently underway.
Sophie Vorrath

Apr 13, 2026

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Storage

“Bankable, critical:” State puts two pumped hydro energy storage projects on planning fast-track
Two multi-billion dollar pumped hydro energy storage projects declared Critical State Significant Infrastructure in race to cancel out coal.
Sophie Vorrath

Feb 6, 2026

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Policy & Planning

South Australia solar battery hybrid project passes EPBC test with minimal conditions
EPBC permission granted for what could be South Australia’s first solar battery hybrid project, looking to connect next to the new transmission link to NSW.
Rachel Williamson

Nov 27, 2025

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Solar

Zen gets green tick for solar and battery project with up to eight hours storage
Zen Energy plans to build a solar farm and battery with up to eight hours storage waved through federal government’s EPBC queue. It still needs state approval.
Sophie Vorrath

Jul 8, 2025

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Renewables

Australia’s biggest solar farm will help power industrial gas giant in major deal brokered by Zen
Zero emissions gentailer Zen Energy seals three-way deal to power the east coast operations of industrial gas giant with energy from Australia’s biggest solar farm.
Sophie Vorrath

Apr 11, 2025

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Storage

Garnaut’s Zen plans to supercharge battery storage projects after landing new Taiwan investor
Zen Energy lands a new equity investor that will provide capital for two Australian battery storage projects and give it a launchpad into the north Asia market.
Rachel Williamson

Nov 11, 2024

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Renewables

Zen inks deal to buy output from first solar and battery hybrid project in New South Wales
Australian renewables gentailer Zen Energy signs PPA to buy the majority of the output of a hybrid solar and battery plant being built in New South Wales.
Sophie Vorrath

Aug 27, 2024

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Climate

Australians want to work for firms that take climate change seriously, but few know if that is the case
Corporate Australia needs to not only get on top of their climate policies but also start educating their employees about what it covers.
Rachel Williamson

Aug 21, 2024

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Renewables

Australia’s first 100 pct renewable media organisation inks deal to buy NSW wind power
Zen Energy helps power Australia’s first 100 per cent renewable media organisation in a deal tied to the 227MW Collector wind farm.
Sophie Vorrath

Aug 1, 2024

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Renewables

Can renewables replace fossil fuels? Survey finds many Australians not convinced
Major new study finds public support for renewables at risk without better communication about their ability to replace fossil fuels.
Sophie Vorrath

Jun 3, 2024

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