Powering ahead: Australia's climate wins so far
10 June, 2025 by Paul Carmignani, Managing Director, PowertechWhile the discussion around Australia's climate progress is typically hung in a frame of panic, encouraging new data shows that the country is making great strides in its green energy transition.
Demand surges for household batteries
10 June, 2025One in two Australians are looking to install a household battery alongside a new or existing rooftop solar system, according to the Climate Council's latest report.
Agrivoltaics: a harmonious solution?
02 June, 2025Could this type of solar installation be a win-win for rural communities and the renewable energy industry?
NSW Govt plans first 'urban renewable energy zone'
27 May, 2025The Illawarra is described as being uniquely suited for a REZ, thanks to the region's major infrastructure, skilled workforce and strong interest in renewable energy projects.
ABB BESS-as-a-Service
26 May, 2025BESS-as-a-Service is the first in a range of next-generation service models being developed by ABB to remove the barriers to clean technology adoption and accelerate industries' transition to net zero.
Milestone for Collie battery project
02 May, 2025All 640 batteries and 160 inverters are now in place at Synergy's Collie Battery Energy Storage System in WA.
Wind project awarded access right to SW REZ
29 April, 2025The Pottinger Energy Park will include up to 831 MW of wind, powering the equivalent of the annual needs of over 510,000 average NSW households.
Powering research with community batteries
15 April, 2025A NSW university will soon receive 10 community batteries, thanks to a project run by Hydro Tasmania's energy retailer Momentum Energy.
Praise for Senate committee report into electrification
03 April, 2025Rewiring Australia has welcomed a report into residential electrification carried out by a Coalition-led Senate committee.
Endeavour Energy launches new community battery program
02 April, 202576 new batteries will be delivered across the Illawarra, South Coast, Greater Western Sydney, Blue Mountains and Southern Highlands regions.
AEMO advances Narrabri's Stoney Creek BESS
26 March, 2025Developed by Energy Vault and Enervest, the impending Stoney Creek BESS is set to be one of the largest eight-hour long-duration battery systems in Australia.
2024 Solar Installation Report Reveals Technical Trends and Installer Rankings Across Australia
18 March, 2025Leading installer Sunboost captured 3.09% of Australia's solar market in 2024, installing 99,415 kilowatts across 10,432 systems, according to new findings.
New project to connect Aust batteries to Tas VPP
17 March, 2025An ARENA-funded initiative will see 39 Australian batteries connected to the Hydro Tasmania Virtual Power Plant.
Construction begins on Latrobe Valley's new big battery
05 March, 2025EnergyAustralia's 350 MW Wooreen Energy Storage System will be one of the largest energy storage systems in Australia.
ARENA launches Round 2 of community battery grants
04 March, 2025The Australian Renewable Energy Agency has announced $46.3 million in funding for the second round of its Community Batteries Funding Program.
