Efficiency and renewables

Project Marinus confirmed as key project in Integrated System Plan

13 July, 2026

The energy interconnector will enable Tasmania and Victoria to share much more electricity, pairing Victoria's wind and solar with Tasmania’s flexible hydropower.


Volvo announces Australian electric truck milestone

13 July, 2026 | Supplied by: Volvo Group Australia Pty Ltd

The first electric trucks have rolled off the production line at the company's facility in Wacol, Queensland.


Legrand Integrated Satellite emergency lighting range

09 July, 2026 | Supplied by: Legrand Australia P/L

Legrand's Integrated Satellite emergency lighting range is intended to meet demand in the standard and premium D50 segment.


Solar and batteries for all NSW public schools: Labor motion passed

08 July, 2026

The 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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


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