Ferrocene could be key to next-gen grid-storage batteries
10 February, 2026The orange solid with a camphor-like odour has helped aqueous zinc-iodide batteries move a large step closer to supplying safe and economic grid and household energy storage.
NSW to exceed energy storage targets
10 February, 2026The state government has awarded contracts for six new long‑duration battery projects to strengthen NSW's energy grid, ensuring it exceeds its energy storage targets.
Novel energy storage system to decarbonise buildings
28 January, 2026Researchers have designed a novel energy storage system that charges from surplus renewable power that would otherwise be wasted.
Engineers create high-power zinc–air batteries
24 September, 2025Monash University engineers have discovered a breakthrough catalyst that could provide more power, longer life and lower costs for next-generation batteries.
ARENA Community Batteries Project switches on
06 August, 2025The first batteries in the ARENA Community Batteries Project, coordinated by Momentum Energy, have been installed in Adelaide.
Grid simulation software to unlock future grid capacity
02 July, 2025ACEREZ will use next-generation cloud-based grid simulation software for large-scale application in the Central-West Orana REZ transmission network.
Turning down the heat: how innovative cooling techniques are tackling the rising costs of AI's energy demands
01 July, 2025 by Chris Weber, VP and MD of HPE South PacificThe systems running AI workloads are producing more heat and traditional air cooling is simply is not enough to keep up with the demand.
Enel X launches virtual power plant in NSW
23 June, 2025Enel X has launched the first virtual power plant under the NSW Government's Electricity Infrastructure Roadmap.
ABB Battery Energy Storage Systems-as-a-Service
18 June, 2025ABB has launched its new BESS-as-a-Service — a flexible, zero-CapEx solution designed to accelerate the shift to clean, resilient and affordable energy.
Two community batteries go live in Campbelltown
30 May, 2025The batteries together enable 140 local Cambelltown residents to benefit from renewable energy and save on household electricity costs.
Mitsubishi Electric FR-D800 series inverters
14 May, 2025The FR-D800 series inverters are designed for a range of industrial applications.
Trina Solar Elementa 2 Pro 5MWh battery storage solution
05 May, 2025Trina Solar has launched the Elementa 2 Pro 5MWh battery energy storage solution, building on the Elementa 2.
Startup secures patent for energy storage technology
26 March, 2025Australian startup Allegro Energy has been granted a US patent for its modular micro-emulsion electrolyte system.
Oracle assists major distributor in clean energy transition
20 March, 2025Essential Energy, an electricity distributor in Australia, is said to have modernised its operations and optimised its asset management with Oracle's cloud applications.
Sustainable organic batteries for future energy storage
09 December, 2024A rechargeable proton battery being developed by scientists at UNSW Sydney has the potential to solve some of the challenges associated with traditional grid-scale energy storage.
