Cargill adds renewable energy to Australian manufacturing with solar project at Newcastle plant
Cargill has launched a large-scale renewable energy project at its Newcastle Crush Plant, integrating onsite solar generation into its Australian manufacturing operations as part of efforts to reduce emissions and improve energy resilience.
Early works underway on 205MW SEC Delburn Wind Farm
The Victorian Government says early works have begun on the SEC Delburn Wind Farm near the Latrobe Valley, with construction scheduled to start in March and operations expected in 2028.
Origin Energy to extend Eraring Power Station operations until 2029
Origin Energy Limited has advised the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) that it will extend the operation of all four units of the Eraring Power Station in New South Wales from 19 August 2027 to 30 April 2029, citing the need to support energy supply during the transition of the electricity system.
AIBN research advances manufacturing of “breathing” batteries for clean energy, carbon capture
Brisbane researchers are advancing manufacturing technologies for a novel “breathing” battery that stores renewable energy while capturing carbon dioxide, offering potential solutions to two major industrial challenges.
CDU research finds conservation planning gaps as NT renewable energy expands
New research from Charles Darwin University has found that gaps in conservation planning in the Northern Territory could undermine efforts to protect biodiversity as investment in solar and wind energy accelerates.
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.
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