The 30 MW/30 MWh Ballarat Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) is now in the final testing phase before being connected to the grid in time for the approaching summer. [ + ]

Victorian Minister for Energy Lily D'Ambrosio has opened Australia's first ultrarapid electric vehicle charging site — and at the same time announced funding for five more stations. [ + ]

A global research project has resulted in a breakthrough in quantum physics that could deliver electronics and communications technology with ultralow energy consumption. [ + ]

The Decentralised Energy Exchange has commenced the rollout of a platform that connects distributed energy resources and virtual power plants to existing markets. [ + ]

Changing the way Melbourne charges for stormwater management could reduce stormwater runoff volumes by 59 billion litres and annual management costs by $191m by 2050. [ + ]

Community groups, schools and organisations secured the funds as part of the 2018 SUEZ Community Grants Program, which provides individual grants of up to $15,000. [ + ]

Energy Hack brings together students and professionals from all walks of life to look into the future and drive innovation towards stable, abundant and affordable energy for Australians. [ + ]

The Energy from Waste (EfW) Technology Parliamentary Inquiry was established to inquire into matters relating to the waste disposal industry in NSW. [ + ]

System 001, deployed by The Ocean Cleanup, is designed to be propelled by wind and waves, allowing it to passively catch and concentrate plastic debris in front of it. [ + ]

Renew Estate has been granted planning approval to build Bomen Solar Farm, a 120 MW project near the Bomen Business Park in Wagga Wagga. [ + ]

Start-up company Chargefox will soon commence building Australia's largest open, ultrarapid network of charging stations for electric vehicles (EVs). [ + ]

Four innovative bioenergy projects and Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk have received top honours at the inaugural Bioenergy Innovation Awards. [ + ]

A new initiative aimed at developing a roadmap for a sustainable food and land use system for Australia has been launched by economist Professor Jeffrey Sachs. [ + ]

The changes are intended to protect rivers, reduce the burden on drinking water supplies, and deal with the challenges of climate change and a future with less rainfall. [ + ]

Minister for Cities, Urban Infrastructure and Population Alan Tudge will share his vision for smart, connected cities at the opening plenary at Smart Cities Week. [ + ]