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News•Mar 2, 2026
Flow Power Goes Bigger on Firmed Solar, with Purchase of Shovel Ready PV and Battery Project
Flow Power has purchased the shovel‑ready Dunedoo Energy Project in regional New South Wales, adding a 55 MW solar farm and a 60 MW battery energy storage system to its portfolio. The assets come with State Significant Development status and all necessary planning approvals, allowing construction to start later this year. Located within the NSW Central West Orana Renewable Energy Zone, the hybrid will connect to Essential Energy’s sub‑station via a new 66 kV line. This acquisition marks Flow’s continued shift from pure power‑purchase agreements to owning and operating firmed renewable projects.
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News•Mar 2, 2026
Home Battery Installs Hit Quarter-Million Mark Under Federal Rebate. But Is the Party Over?
Australia has installed over 252,000 home battery systems since July 2023, delivering 6,280 MWh of storage under the Small Scale Renewable Energy Scheme. The original target of 450,000 installations by June 2026 now looks unlikely, with projections revised to about 425,000...
By RenewEconomy
News•Mar 2, 2026
Concrete Milestone at Forrest Wind Farm, with More than Half of Turbine Foundations Complete
Squadron Energy, the renewables arm of Andrew Forrest’s Tattarang, has poured 35 of the 69 turbine foundations for the 414‑MW Uungala wind farm, moving the project past the halfway point. Once completed, Uungala will be the largest wind farm in...
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News•Mar 2, 2026
State Generator Bins Plan for Australia’s Biggest Publicly Owned Wind Farm, Shifts Focus to PPA
Queensland state‑owned Stanwell Corporation has walked away from its option to acquire the 436.5 MW Tarong West wind farm, ending plans for Australia’s largest publicly owned wind project. The ownership stake has been transferred to private investor Innagreen Investments, which joins...
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Deals•Mar 2, 2026
Innagreen Investments Becomes New Equity Partner in RES Australia's Tarong West Wind Farm
RES Australia announced that global investor Innagreen Investments has joined as the new equity partner for the 436.5 MW Tarong West wind farm after Stanwell transferred its acquisition option. The partnership aims to progress the project toward financial close and construction.
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News•Mar 1, 2026
Construction Begins on Coal Country Renewable Energy Zone, State’s First to Upgrade Existing Network
Construction has begun on the Hunter‑Central Coast renewable energy zone (REZ), the first NSW project to upgrade existing network assets while adding new infrastructure. The upgrade will provide roughly 1 GW of hosting capacity and connect up to 1.8 GW of new...
By RenewEconomy
News•Mar 1, 2026
Grid Connections 2026: Who’s Going Where and Doing What in Australia’s Green Energy Transition
Australia’s energy sector saw a wave of senior appointments in early 2026, with CEOs installed at FRV Australia, Pilot Energy, Boundless Earth, Janus Electric, Endeavour Energy and several others. The Australian Energy Market Operator added two non‑executive directors and nominated...
By RenewEconomy
News•Feb 27, 2026
Yes, Santos Was Cleared of Greenwashing. But a Climate Law Reckoning Still Looms
The Federal Court dismissed all greenwashing allegations brought by the Australasian Centre for Corporate Responsibility against Australian gas producer Santos, finding its claims about cleaner‑energy gas and its net‑zero roadmap were not misleading. The judgment accepted Santos’ description of natural...
By RenewEconomy
News•Feb 27, 2026
Energy Insiders Podcast: China’s Clean Energy Surge Reshapes Coal, Oil and the Grid
China’s clean‑energy surge is reshaping its energy landscape, with record solar installations and a 30% jump in wind capacity driving more than a third of the nation’s economic growth. Lead analyst Lauri Myllyvirta highlighted that renewable build‑out now outweighs traditional...
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News•Feb 26, 2026
Works Begin at State-Owned, Forest-Based Wind Farm – Starting with Five Firefighting Water Tanks
Victoria’s State Electricity Commission (SEC) has begun preliminary works at the Delburn Wind Farm, installing five 130,000‑litre firefighting water tanks as part of a broader fire‑mitigation plan. The 205 MW project, purchased for about $650 million, becomes the state’s first publicly owned...
By RenewEconomy
News•Feb 26, 2026
Long-Distance Objectors and Whale Worries Send Another Two Wind Farms Into State Planning Purgatory
Two of the four projects selected for New South Wales’ South West Renewable Energy Zone have been sent to the Independent Planning Commission after a wave of long‑distance objections. Spark Renewables’ 1.2 GW Dinawan wind project received 86 objections, while BayWa RE’s...
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News•Feb 26, 2026
Pressure Mounts for Mandatory Disclosure of Home Energy Efficiency Ratings
The Royal Automobile Association is urging South Australia to require energy‑efficiency ratings on every home at sale or lease. Around 70% of the state’s housing stock predates the 2003 minimum standards, leaving the average Australian home at a meagre 1.7‑star...
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News•Feb 26, 2026
“Do It Once, Do It Well:” Battery Installers Warned Not to Cut Corners as Rebate Demand Notches Up
Australia’s Cheaper Home Batteries rebate has topped 235,000 installations, approaching the 250,000 mark and roughly 6 GWh of storage. Demand is set to spike before the May 1, 2026 deadline when the rebate shifts to a tiered model that sharply reduces discounts for...
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News•Feb 26, 2026
Wind Farm Barnaby Loves to Hate Sent to IPC with 550 Objections, but Even More Submissions in Support
The 730 MW Winterbourne wind farm in New South Wales has been referred to the Independent Planning Commission after attracting over 550 public objections and 770 supportive submissions, giving it a 56 % approval rate among 1,371 total entries. The project, championed...
By RenewEconomy
News•Feb 25, 2026
Hawthorn FC Names Anker SOLIX as Official Home Battery Partner
Hawthorn Football Club announced a premier partnership with Anker SOLIX, naming the global home‑battery leader its Proud Official Home Battery Partner. The deal coincides with Australia’s Cheaper Home Batteries Program, which offers rebates to spur residential energy‑storage adoption. Hawthorn members will...
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News•Feb 25, 2026
Legend of Australian Renewables John Grimes to Resign as SEC CEO, Take on Regional Role
John Grimes, who has led the Smart Energy Council (SEC) for nearly two decades, announced his retirement effective May 15. He will transition to become chief executive of the newly formed Renewable Energy Council Asia Pacific (RECAP), a regional partner...
By RenewEconomy
Deals•Feb 22, 2026
Aula Energy Acquires Lightsource Bp’s 1 GW Australian Solar and Storage Portfolio
Aula Energy, the renewables arm of Macquarie, announced the acquisition of Lightsource bp’s five solar farms and associated battery storage options, totaling about 1 GW of operational PV capacity in Australia. The deal adds the first operating fleet for Aula in the...
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Deals•Feb 20, 2026
Magellan Power Raises A$15 Million Strategic Investment From Viburnin Funds
Perth‑based energy storage specialist Magellan Power announced a strategic investment from Viburnum Funds, which took a minority stake worth A$15 million. The funding will support Magellan’s expansion, including local manufacturing of its Karri home‑battery and community‑scale storage systems. The deal was...
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