NEM dispatchable capacity CIS Tender 8 opens, targets 16 GWh
Undertaking a fast tracked, single stage application process the Capacity Investment Scheme Tender 8 – NEM Dispatchable Capacity has opened for registrations and is targeting 4 GW of 4-hour equivalent.
Connected and islandable microgrid project launched in New South Wales
A collaborative project focussing on the development of connected and islandable microgrids within the Australian distribution network has been launched in New South Wales.
New renewable generation capacity in 2025 on track for 7 GW: report
The Clean Energy Regulator’s Q3 2025 quarterly carbon market report has found Australia is on track to add nearly 7 GW of new renewable generation capacity in 2025, with large-scale projects contributing up to 4 GW.
Ampyr inks $300 million long term agreement for Bulabul BESS
Ampyr Australia has signed a 15-year agreement for its Bulabul battery energy storage system near Wellington, New South Wales, in the Central West Orana renewable energy zone with Danish energy trading company InCommodoties.
Distributed energy resources test lab opens in Western Australia
Western Power has launched Western Australia’s first distributed energy resources text lab at it’s South Metro Depot to trial how rooftop solar, batteries, electric vehicles and smart appliances can connect, communicate and interact.
FRV seeks federal tick for NSW solar farm and beefed up battery
A redesigned hybrid solar and battery project now featuring 200 MW of PV generation and a beefed up 2.2 GWh of energy storage capacity planned for far northern New South Wales has joined the queue for federal environmental approval.
Engie breaks ground on South Australian battery
French-owned energy group Engie has commenced construction of a new large-scale battery that is says will deliver more capacity and flexibility to the South Australian electricity grid.
WA plans 10-hour flow battery install to boost power reliability
The Western Australia government is looking to deploy a vanadium flow battery energy storage system with up to 10 hours of discharge capacity to help improve regional power reliability in the state’s Goldfields region.
Akaysha provides Waratah update, still opaque on transformer failure
Akaysha Energy’s anticipated status update on Australia’s biggest battery that saw a major transformer fail gave some answers but was tight-lipped on key outstanding questions. The company also announced the project is in a scheduled shutdown until December 2.
Sinovoltaics updates financial stability ranking for battery manufacturers
The quality assurance service provider’s latest financial stability ranking has Tesla, Mustang Battery and Solid Power in the top three spots again, in a report that tracks manufacturers’ Altmann-Z scores over the past three years.
