Energy Source & Distribution

Nextracker scores funds for robotic solar and tracker tech Nextracker has scored funding to deploy its proprietary robotic solar construction and integrated tracker technologies across solar farms.

Nextracker has scored almost $5 million in ARENA funding to deploy its robotic solar construction and integrated tracker technologies across a number of NSW solar farms. #robotics #solar #renewables #energytransition

Squadron opens first stage of Clarke Creek Wind Farm Squadron Energy has officially opened stage one of Clarke Creek Wind Farm in North Queensland. Read more here.

Stage one of Clarke Creek Wind Farm in North Queensland is now up and running, producing enough green electricity to power 330,000 homes. #windfarm #renewables #energytransition #cleanenergy

Snowy 2.0 will last 150 years and help to push out gas When Snowy 2.0 is in the news, it’s usually about money. The cost of the huge project is now estimated to total more than $12 billion.

When Snowy 2.0 is in the news, it’s usually about money. The cost of the huge project has gone well beyond the initial A$6 billion estimate and will now cost more than $12 billion. Will it be worth it? #renewables #pumpedhydro #energytransition #snowy2

World’s largest industrial heat battery begins operation Rondo Energy has announced the beginning of commercial operation for the world’s largest industrial heat battery in California.

US-based Rondo Energy has begun commercial operation at the world’s largest industrial heat battery in California. #industrialheating #renewables #energytransition #batterystorage #energystorage

Australia and United States ink bilateral critical minerals deal Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and United States President Donald Trump have signed a on critical minerals and rare earths deal.

Australia and the United States have signed a landmark bilateral framework on critical minerals and rare earths. #renewables #criticalminerals #rareearths #mining #energytransition

PowerMakers sets stage for First Nations energy leaders Twenty-six First Nations people have been selected to participate in PowerMakers—a transformative capacity building program.

PowerMakers is a transformative, capacity building program for First Nations people pursuing clean energy futures. #firstnations #renewables #energytransition #cleanenergy

RWE cancels Kent Offshore Wind Project in Victoria RWE has announced its decision to cease development of its proposed Kent Offshore Wind Project off the Gippsland coast in Victoria.

Another one bites the dust... RWE has canned its proposed Kent Offshore Wind Project off the Gippsland coast in Victoria. #offshorewind #renewables #energytransition

Modelling shows Aussie energy bills could halve by 2050 Modelling by the Grattan Institute shows Australian household energy bills are set to halve by 2050. Read more.

New modelling shows Australian household energy bills are set to halve by 2050, leaving room for the federal government to cut emissions in the electricity sector. #energybill #renewables #emissions #netzero #electricity

A US startup plans to deliver ‘sunlight on demand’ after dark. Can it work—and would we want it to? Unlike satellites that reflect sunlight and produce light pollution as a byproduct, Reflect Orbital plans to produce it by design.

A US startup plans to produce “sunlight on demand” with mirrors that beam sunlight down to Earth so solar farms can operate after sunset. #solar #spaceenergy #satellites #space #renewables #energytransition

Renewables overtake coal globally for first time on record New analysis shows that renewables have overtaken coal in global electricity demand for the first time on record.

Record solar growth and steady wind power expansion are reshaping global electricity generation, as renewables overtake coal for the first time on record. #renewables #fossilfuels #coal #energytransition #netzero

Cost reassessment for Snowy 2.0 amid budget blowout Snowy Hydro has directed its principal contractor on the Snowy 2.0 pumped hydro scheme to undertake a cost reassessment.

Snowy 2.0 was originally pitched to cost $2 billion. Now, experts say the total project cost could reach an eye-watering $20 billion. #pumpedhydro #snowy2.0 #renewables #energytransition

Firefighters say renewables pose no increased fire risk Renewable power facilities do not pose a significant threat of increased fire risk, according to the Australian firefighters.

Aussie firefighters are speaking out against misinformation that suggests renewable power facilities pose an increased fire risk. #renewables #bushfire #energytransition #firefighters #climatechange

Rio Tinto signals early closure of Gladstone Power Station Rio Tinto has announced the potential early retirement of Gladstone Power Station in Queensland in March 2029.

Rio Tinto has announced the potential early retirement of Queensland's Gladstone Power Station in March 2029. #energytransition #renewables #fossilfuels #coal #queensland

Neoen's Collie Battery Stage 2 goes operational in WA Renewables giant Neoen has commenced operations at the 341MW/1,363MWh Collie Battery Stage 2 in Western Australia.

Neoen has commenced operations at the 341MW/1,363MWh Collie Battery Stage 2 in Western Australia, less than 15 months since the start of construction. #batterystorage #westernaustralia #renewables #energytransition #bigbattery

Darwin LNG methane leak sinks Santos takeover deal The recent exposure of a 20-year methane leak at Santos' Darwin LNG hub has sunk a multibillion-dollar takeover of the oil and gas giant.

The recent exposure of a 20-year methane leak at Santos’ Darwin LNG hub has sunk its third takeover negotiations. #fossilfuels #methane #gas #lng #renewables

Study: Aussies support renewable energy megaprojects Research shows Australians substantially support renewable energy megaprojects, but their approval wanes if the green energy is exported.

New research shows 89% of Australians support renewable energy megaprojects, but their approval begins to wane if the produced energy doesn’t benefit them. #renewables #megaprojects #energytransition #cleanenergy #sociallicence

AGL vs Ausgrid: The pot's calling the kettle black AGL is accusing Ausgrid of anti-competitive behaviour in relation to its application to install batteries in its distribution network.

Ausgrid’s application to the Australian Energy Regulator to install batteries in its distribution network has set off vigorous protests from AGL. #batterystorage #BESS #renewables #energytransition

Neoen inks renewable supply deal with BHP in SA Renewables developer Neoen has signed a 100MW renewable energy baseload agreement to supply power to BHP's mining sites in South Australia.

Renewables developer Neoen has signed a 100MW renewable energy baseload agreement to supply power to BHP’s mining sites in South Australia. #renewables #energytransition #mining #ppa

Origin launches Australia’s first V2G EV subscription trial Origin has joined forces with BYD and StarCharge to announce the trial of Australia’s first V2G-enabled EV subscription trial. Find out more.

Origin will trial Australia’s first EV subscription bundled with a bi-directional charger and access to free home EV charging. #V2G #EVcharging #EV #renewables #energytransition

Gridlocked: The state of transmission in the transition Energy Source & Distribution asks three experts for their take on the state of transmission in the transition, and the best path forward.

For the better part of a decade we’ve heard the tediously well-worn phrase, “There’s no transition without transmission”. Energy Source & Distribution asks three experts for their take on the state of transmission and the best path forward. #transmission #renewables #energytransition #grid

Western Australia to upgrade grid for renewables transition The Western Australian Government has unveiled its plan to upgrade the state's main power grid to support the transition to renewables.

The Western Australian Government has unveiled its plan to upgrade the state’s main power grid to support the transition to renewables. #grid #renewables #westernaustralia #swis #energytransition

Mapping shows where to build renewables without damaging the natural environment Mapping shows where renewable energy projects can be built without destroying nature in order to speed up Australia’s energy transition.

New mapping shows where renewable energy projects can be built without destroying nature in order to speed up Australia’s energy transition. #renewables #cleanenergy #conservation #environment #energytransition

Tesla issues recall for Powerwall 2 units in Australia Tesla has issued a recall for Powerwall 2 units in Australia after reports of units with affected battery cells smoking or emitting flames.

Tesla has issued a recall for Powerwall 2 units in Australia after receiving reports of some battery cells smoking or emitting flames. #tesla #powerwall2 #recall #homebattery #renewables

Australian rooftops driving the nation's 2030 solar targets Rooftop solar delivered 12.8% of Australia’s electricity in first half of 2025, according to a new report from the Clean Energy Council.

Australia’s rooftops continue to be a clean-energy powerhouse, with Australia on track to meet—and likely exceed—its 2030 rooftop solar targets. #solar #rooftopsolar #renewables #energytransition

Canned Forest Wind developer calls on Qld Govt to play fair Forest Wind is calling on the Queensland Government to engage in good-faith negotiations to secure a fair outcome for all parties.

The developer of the cancelled Forest Wind project is calling on the Queensland Government to suspend its proposed repeal and engage in good-faith negotiations. #renewables #windfarm #queensland #energytransition #climatechange

Wambo Wind Farm launches neighbour benefits initiative Wambo Wind Farm has announced it will make approximately $9 million in voluntary payments to near neighbours over the life of the wind farm.

Wambo Wind Farm will share financial benefits with not only participating landholders but near neighbours as well, making approximately $9 million in voluntary payments over the life of the wind farm. #windfarm #renewables #energytransition #queensland #cleanenergy

Neoen proposes wind farm with massive battery in WA Neoen Australia has filed a development application for a 500MW wind farm and eight-hour big battery in Western Australia.

Neoen Australia has filed a development application for a 500MW wind farm and massive eight-hour big battery in Western Australia. #renewables #westernaustralia #windfarm #batterystorage #energytransition

Reforms to identify "go" and "no go" zones for renewables Federal environment minister Murray Watt will reform Australia's environmental laws to expedite the rollout out more renewables and storage.

Federal environment minister Murray Watt will reform Australia's environmental laws to expedite the rollout out more renewables and storage. #renewables #environment #energytransition #cleanenergy

Trump administration sued for stalling Orsted wind project Offshore wind developer Orsted and two US states are suing the Trump administration for halting a near-complete offshore wind project

Renewables developer Orsted, along with two US states, are suing the Trump administration for halting a near-complete offshore wind project. #offshorewind #trump #lawsuit #renewables #politics

Tilt Renewables' Latrobe Valley Battery officially opens Tilt Renewables has celebrated the official opening of the Latrobe Valley Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) near Morwell in Victoria.

Tilt Renewables has celebrated the official opening of its Latrobe Valley Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) near Morwell in Victoria. #batterystorage #BESS #renewables #energytransition