Thursday, January 1, 2026

Meridian to acquire NZ Windfarms in $91M deal

Meridian Energy has entered into a Scheme Implementation Agreement (SIA) with NZ Windfarms Limited (NZWF), paving the way for the acquisition of all NZWF shares through a court-approved Scheme of Arrangement. 

NSW businesses encouraged to apply for net zero planning grant

The New South Wales government has opened applications for a $1.5 million grant program aimed at assisting businesses in planning their transition to net zero emissions. 

Powering the future: How ARENA is transforming household energy consumption

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) is advancing efforts to reshape how households consume and manage energy, supporting new technologies aimed at reducing emissions and stabilising the electricity grid.

$1.5 billion wind farm declared major project in Tasmania

The Tasmanian Liberal Government has declared the $1.5 billion Cellars Hill Wind Farm a Major Project under its landmark major project legislation, aiming to streamline approvals for large-scale renewable energy developments. 

Australian-first vanadium battery project planned for Kalgoorlie

The Cook Labor Government has announced plans to invest $150 million in a 50-megawatt vanadium battery in Kalgoorlie, aiming to enhance energy security in the Goldfields region while supporting local job creation. 

Orica’s Kooragang Island project cuts one million tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions

Orica, a provider of mining and infrastructure solutions, has announced the elimination of one million tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions from its Kooragang Island site in Newcastle. 

ARENA backs $20.8M project to revolutionise WA’s energy market

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced $20.8 million in funding for Western Power to develop a commercial solution for integrating Distributed Energy Resources (DER) into the South West Interconnected System (SWIS) in Western Australia. 

South Coast to host new electric bus manufacturing hub

The South Coast is set to become a new manufacturing hub for the next generation of public transport with the creation of a brand-new electric bus manufacturing facility in Nowra. 

Altech’s CERENERGY battery secures top “Dark Green” rating for sustainability

Altech Batteries has announced that its CERENERGY battery project has been awarded the “Dark Green” accreditation, the highest environmental rating given by the Centre of International Climate and Environmental Research (CICERO), now under Standard and Poor’s Global Ratings. 

Gov’t supercharges renewable energy with $2B CEFC boost

The Australian Government has announced a $2 billion funding boost for the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC), aiming to accelerate Australia's transition to renewable energy and bolster economic growth. 
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