Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Adelaide to host 2024 International Energy Conference

REN21, the Australian Government, the South Australian Government and the Clean Energy Council today announced Adelaide, South Australia, has been selected as the host city for the Australia 2024 International Renewable Energy Conference (AUSIREC).

Queensland’s Lytton Refinery expansion to create 300 jobs

Approximately 300 construction jobs are slated to open at the Port of Brisbane as part of Lytton Refinery’s planned expansion to improve fuel security and deliver lower emissions fuel.Ā 

Global energy technology expert joins APPEA to boost cleaner energy focus

A respected international energy and technology expert has been appointed as the Australian oil and gas industry’s new Director of Net Zero Technologies, reaffirming the sector’s focus and increasing program of work on emissions reduction and ways to use gas in a cleaner energy future.Ā 

$41.5 million in funding for ultra low cost solar research

On behalf of the Australian Government, the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has today announced it has awarded $41.5 million in funding across 13 research projects to support research and development (R&D) and commercialisation activities that aims to significantly reduce the cost of solar.Ā 

WA businesses to help build schools’ renewable energy future

Synergy has inked contracts with two Western Australian (WA) companies to deliver rooftop solar panels and battery storage as part of the regional extension...

Victoria revives State Electricity Commission to boost renewable energy, drive down bills

The Victorian government is bringing back the State Electricity Commission up and running to deliver government-owned renewable energy to drive down power bills in the state.Ā 

Connecting the dots: Why $55 billion doesn’t need to be spent on ‘poles and...

Contrary to widespread claims that AustraliaĀ needs to invest AUD$55 billionĀ in improving its electrical grid ahead of an increased electric vehicle (EV) uptake, leading energy transformation consultants say the capital is needed but the required infrastructure isĀ alreadyĀ here.Ā 

Energy infrastructure funding must give “green” light to undergrounding

Media Release by Humelink Alliance-Stop Rethink Humelik Campaign Southern NSW residents welcomed the Federal Government’s $8 billion funding announcement to fast-track critical electricity infrastructure projects,...

Five ways to outsmart your summer energy bill

Due to increased costs across the global supply chain, Australians have been feeling the impact of sharp energy price increases. With summer quickly approaching, families are preparing for these bills to potentially climb even higher as they try to keep their home comfortable.

ARENA invests in REA’s new battery storage project in South Australia

Risen Energy Australia, a renewable energy project developer, has secured funding from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency for the development of its Bungama battery energy storage system (BESS) project in South Australia.Ā 
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