Australian gov’t reports rapid growth in WA home battery uptake
More than 22,000 Western Australian households and businesses have installed home batteries under the Australian Government’s Cheaper Home Batteries Program in just over six months, according to a joint media release, highlighting strong uptake in the nation’s largest state.
Major south-west Victoria wind project gets gov’t green light
The Victorian Government has approved the Kentbruck Green Power Hub, a 600-megawatt wind farm near Nelson in south-west Victoria, following a detailed environmental assessment process.
UNSW study finds up to 20% of solar panels degrade faster than expected
A new study by researchers at UNSW Sydney has found that around 20 per cent of solar panels may degrade far faster than expected, with some potentially lasting only half of their anticipated lifetime.
CSIRO seeks feedback on draft GenCost report on electricity generation costs
Australia’s national science agency CSIRO has released the draft GenCost 2025-26 Report for public consultation, outlining updated estimates on the cost of new-build electricity generation and pathways to meeting Australia’s renewable energy and emissions targets.
WA unveils proposed planning framework for major renewable energy developments
The Western Australian Government has released a draft Renewable Energy Planning Code and supporting guidelines for public consultation, outlining a proposed framework to guide how renewable energy projects are assessed across the State.
New hydrogen training centre to boost manufacturing skills in NSW
The NSW Government has officially started construction on the state’s first Hydrogen Centre of Excellence at Glenwood, a move aimed at strengthening the skills of workers in the growing hydrogen and renewable energy sector.
WA targets new manufacturing partnerships during energy mission to South Korea
Western Australia's manufacturing and clean energy capabilities are being placed at the centre of a three-day investment mission to South Korea, with the state government seeking to strengthen industrial and energy partnerships with one of its largest trading partners.
NSW opens $39M round of grants to expand EV fast charging network
The New South Wales Government has opened applications for Round 4 of its EV fast charging grants program, offering $39 million to expand what it describes as the state’s fast charging network and support the transition to cleaner transport.
WA reports record spring renewable generation across the SWIS
The Western Australian Government has reported a new record for renewable energy generation on the South West Interconnected System (SWIS), citing November figures that show more than half of the State’s electricity demand was met by renewable sources.
ARENA funding powers return of large-scale solar module manufacturing
Manufacturing is set to take centre stage in Australia’s clean-energy ambitions, with the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) announcing up to $151 million in conditional funding to establish a new solar module manufacturing facility in the Hunter Valley.
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