Work to begin on major Qld BESS
14 October, 2026Enerven has been contracted to deliver the 400 MW/1600 MWh Teebar Battery Energy Storage System, marking the company's first major project in the state.
Funding secured for 1.86 GWh Baranduda Electrical Energy Reserve
30 September, 2026The technically advanced BESS will be located next to AusNet's Wodonga Terminal Station in north-east Victoria.
Bringing microgrids to Far West NSW
28 September, 2026A $3m NSW Govt initiative aims to strengthen energy resilience in the wake of the October 2024 blackouts.
Western Sydney BESS program kicks off
31 August, 2026Construction has begun on a Penrith battery — the first of eight slated for Greater Western Sydney in a program delivered by Ausconnex.
Expanded solar scheme a boon for electricians: ETU
10 August, 2026Chis Bowen's announcement that the Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme is expanding to cover installations of up to 1 MW has been welcomed by the Electrical Trades Union.
Firefighters alliance counters claims of transmission line risk
22 July, 2026The Australian Firefighters Climate Alliance has responded to reports of some rural firefighting groups refusing to put out fires on properties hosting the VNI West transmission line.
Project Marinus confirmed as key project in Integrated System Plan
13 July, 2026The energy interconnector will enable Tasmania and Victoria to share much more electricity, pairing Victoria's wind and solar with Tasmania’s flexible hydropower.
Solar and batteries for all NSW public schools: Labor motion passed
08 July, 2026The NSW/ACT Electrical Trades Union has supported the motion, saying that a statewide rollout would create thousands of jobs and give students a real-world opportunity to learn about clean energy.
Australia's EnergyConnect project is almost ready to go live
17 June, 2026Together 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.
Renewable energy infrastructure must be built at 'warp speed': report
10 June, 2026The 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, 2026The 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, 2026A 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, 2026Featuring anti-hail modules and Australian steel, each project combines a 6–7 MW solar array with a 15 MWh BESS.
Kmart hits 100% renewable electricity target
11 March, 2026The retailer has achieved 100% renewable electricity across all of its operations — part of a commitment to achieve net zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030.
Creating future-proof dwellings for a harsh climate
02 March, 2026 by Katerina SakkasAustralian research is reinventing what a smart, sustainable living space might look like in an era of extreme heat.
