Efficiency and renewables

Sweden's Echandia supplies battery system to Tasmanian shipbuilder

22 June, 2026 | Supplied by: Echandia

The maritime battery company will be supplying its Echandia Core battery system to Incat Tasmania, a Hobart-based shipbuilder specialising in high-speed aluminium ferries.


Funding boost for electric road freight

17 June, 2026 | Supplied by: New Energy Transport

Set to hit the road this year, New Energy Transport's electric prime movers will be supported by mobile ultra-fast charging units strategically placed on heavy road freight corridors throughout NSW.


Australia's EnergyConnect project is almost ready to go live

17 June, 2026

Together with Elecnor Australia, Transgrid has completed construction of the 700 km NSW section of the ambitious transmission project, enabling renewable energy-sharing between NSW, Vic and SA.


Trial supports stranded EV drivers

15 June, 2026 | Supplied by: RACV

RACV is testing out a new mobile DC fast charger as part of its Emergency Roadside Assistance patrol fleet.


Putting next-gen solar to the test

10 June, 2026

UNSW's Professor Martin Green, the 'father of modern solar', is trialling next-gen solar panels at a new facility in Manly Vale, Sydney.


Renewable energy infrastructure must be built at 'warp speed': report

10 June, 2026

The Centre for Policy Development is pushing for a major acceleration of renewable energy infrastructure in Australia in order to meet domestic energy demand.


NSW makes significant commitment to renewable power

27 May, 2026

The state government is seeking enough new generation to power one-third of NSW homes, along with 12 GWh of long-duration storage.


Rewiring Australia calls for the 'right to plug in'

20 May, 2026

A new proposal from Rewiring Australia has advocated for the right of renters to plug in their own portable solar panels and batteries.


SA gains three new solar farms

20 May, 2026 | Supplied by: Flow Power

Featuring anti-hail modules and Australian steel, each project combines a 6–7 MW solar array with a 15 MWh BESS.


$1.51m to boost EV charging for apartments

13 May, 2026

The ARENA funding will support the rollout of ReadySteadyPlug's EV charging service in apartments and strata buildings across Australia.


Could quantum timing support a more resilient grid?

04 May, 2026 | Supplied by: Siemens Ltd

Swinburne University of Technology and Siemens are researching how quantum-enhanced timing can help to future-proof the energy grid.


Australian innovation connects apartments to solar

28 April, 2026

Melbourne-based company Allume has connected 10,000 apartments to solar energy across Australia, UK, USA and Germany.


ARENA invests $953K in grid stability software

20 April, 2026

Renewable energy services company GridZync will use the funding to enhance and commercialise its Rezonance software.


NSW Govt to boost EV workforce

15 April, 2026

In addition to investing in training, the 2026 NSW Electric Vehicle Strategy aims to close charging gaps in regional, remote and suburban areas.


Chris Bowen launches EV-enabled building in Melbourne

23 March, 2026

According to Bowen, the 'Sierra Hawthorn' site is the largest EV-enabled building in Australia and among the largest globally.


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