Wind turbines won't solve Vic's energy grid woes
02 September, 2026The bigger challenge will be integrating large-scale generation into an electricity grid already undergoing major change, said energy expert.
UNSW researchers find secret to better solar cells
01 September, 2026The discovery allows solar cells to convert sunlight into electricity more efficiently than ever before.
Fiji resorts cut diesel dependency by 50% using solar
18 August, 2026 | Supplied by: SolaX Power AustraliaThe project's carbon impact is estimated to have avoided 464.68 tonnes of CO2 annually — the equivalent of planting 7600+ trees.
Soft Low-E coated photovoltaic glass reduces energy demand
12 August, 2026The glass can be specified, coated and processed in the same way as conventional architectural glass, while also contributing renewable energy to the building.
Qld wind farm agreement to power 360,000 homes
04 August, 2026GreenPoint Energy (GPE) has entered into a 20-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with CleanCo Queensland.
Floating wind turbine design could access cheaper energy
30 July, 2026Modelling showed the design could survive a one-in-100-year storm and be moored in water up to 200 metres deep.
WA wind farm to generate power for 100,000 homes
22 July, 2026 | Supplied by: Neoen AustraliaThe 179 MW Narrogin Wind Farm is expected to generate enough clean energy to meet about 3% of the annual energy demand in the South West Interconnected System.
Ampd launches next-gen battery storage for heavy industries
22 July, 2026Following the success of its Enertainer ESS, the company's NextGen product range is targeted at industrial sites including construction and mining.
Metal replacement creates low-cost tandem solar cells
21 July, 2026The solar breakthrough study will potentially create cheaper solar panels that generate more electricity from the same amount of sunlight.
SA utility-scale battery begins trading with OptiGrid
21 July, 2026 | Supplied by: OptigridThe 20 MWh battery energy storage system is now using the company's platform to optimise energy trading and market bidding.
Green hydrogen production receives boost using low-cost materials
21 July, 2026The research team reported hydrogen production more than 80 times higher than the commercial untreated version under the same test conditions.
'Passive house' study reveals key energy savings
15 July, 2026The study has been used to underpin design decisions at Frasers Property Australia's Bradmill community at Yarraville.
BESS project provides long-duration battery for NSW
16 June, 2026The Limondale Battery Energy Storage System has a total storage capacity of at least 400 MWh, with the ability to provide energy for over eight hours.
Sydney next to welcome electric hydrofoiling vessels
11 June, 2026The multiple VS–12 vessels are set to increase capacity on the city's waterways without adding significant noise, emissions or shoreline impact.
Klippon Connect terminal blocks with Weidmüller SNAP IN technology
09 June, 2026 | Supplied by: APS IndustrialThe products are easy to use and feature standardised test points which make automated testing and checking processes possible.

