WA's next big battery
28 June, 2023Western Australia will soon be home to a 197 MW battery that will be connected to the South West Interconnected System, providing a significant boost to the region's electricity grid.
Excitement around Qld's newest energy precinct
27 June, 2023An industrial precinct in Barcaldine will be linked to a large-scale renewable energy project and provide manufacturing tenants with competitive low-carbon electricity.
Vic wind farm to boost ACT's renewable electricity
20 June, 2023The Berrybank Stage 2 wind farm, located in Victoria's Western Plains, is now in operation and will help provide additional electricity to Canberra.
Melbourne Market transforms carpark into solar canopy
13 June, 2023The 5432 solar panels placed on the newly built loading zone and an existing warehouse will offset 1,772,838 kg of carbon emissions.
Next step for SA's utility-scale solar plant
07 June, 2023Vast Solar has awarded Worley key engineering contracts for its VS1 concentrated solar thermal power project in Port Augusta.
New Bill seeks to protect energy workers
06 June, 2023The Qld Govt has taken the first steps towards enshrining its ambitious Queensland Energy and Jobs Plan in law, releasing draft legislation and calling for feedback.
Site investigation to begin for Aust offshore wind farm
02 May, 2023Fugro has won the contract to perform an offshore geotechnical site investigation for the Star of the South wind project, located off the coast of Gippsland.
Creating a mountain farm microgrid
02 May, 2023Using photovoltaics (PV), energy storage and an energy management system, an ambitious Austrian mountain farmer is generating 10 times more electricity than he needs — and he has plans to expand.
Small businesses rewarded for going electric
02 May, 2023Rewiring Australia has welcomed the announcement of an increase in tax deductions for small businesses that invest in electrification and energy efficiency.
Death highlights dangers of extra-low-voltage solar PV
01 May, 2023Qld's Electrical Safety Office has investigated the electrocution of a person who was modifying solar panels in a remote area.
EV strategy highlights key issue for the grid
21 April, 2023Energy Networks Australia is advocating for smart EV charging and pricing reform to maximise benefits to customers and the grid.
Record-breaking year for renewable energy
19 April, 2023Renewable energy accounted for 35.9% of Australia's total electricity generation in 2022, according to the latest Clean Energy Australia Report.
Taronga leads the way in renewable energy
11 April, 2023Taronga Zoo and Taronga Western Plains Zoo have become the first zoos in NSW to be powered by 100% renewable electricity.
Australia installs record no. of energy storage systems
04 April, 2023Australian homes and businesses installed a record number of battery energy storage systems in 2022, according to analysis by energy industry consultancy SunWiz.
$12.5 billion plan for rewiring nation
03 April, 2023Rewiring Australia's Budget submission advocates directing $200 million towards rewiring low-income households and disadvantaged communities, among other recommendations.
