Community batteries now cheaper to install than home storage, Ausgrid says
The cost per kilowatt hour of community batteries has plunged, says Ausgrid, making them competitive even with subsidised home batteries.
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Offshore wind hopefuls launch weather and marine surveys as they await news of delayed auction
Victoria's offshore wind proponents are ramping up activities, as they await news of the delayed auction, and the proposed port facilities making progress on approvals.
Fortescue-backed pilot achieves “significant milestone” on path to low-cost green hydrogen
A South Australia-based pilot project backed by iron ore billionaire Andrew Forrest demonstrates its potential to unlock low-cost green hydrogen.
New joint venture puts net zero energy transition from coal to renewables on the map
A new interactive map designed to chart Australia’s energy market transformation has been launched by the Net Zero Economy Authority (NZEA).
Big batteries to face same strict planning rules as solar and wind projects under Queensland’s new regime
Big battery projects seeking to be built in the Sunshine State will now have to meet the same strict new planning rules as large-scale solar and wind.
“Final step:” Marinus Link inks $1 billion contract for onshore construction works of undersea cable
Construction of $5 billion undersea cable project linking Tasmania and Victoria is all but good to go, with the execution of major works contract.
Replacement turbine blades on the way as huge wind farm held at half-way point of commissioning
The massive MacIntyre wind project is waiting for new turbine blades and wind parts as it continues its slow progress through commissioning.
Snowy’s pumped hydro plants win contracts to act as syncons, but payments to be kept secret
Snowy Hydro will be paid to operate its Tumut pumped hydro facilities as "syncons" to provide system strength to the grid. But we are not told how much.