Gravitational energy storage trials set for decommissioned mine in Australia
Australian energy storage company Green Gravity and mining business Wollongong Resources have signed an agreement to deploy gravitational energy storage trials at a decommissioned coal mine.
Increasing crystalline silicon solar cell efficiency with caesium bromide
A new collaborative study between six universities, including three in Australia, has demonstrated how caesium bromide can significantly improve the efficiency of crystalline silicon solar cells.
Hydrostor advances compressed air storage project in Australia
Hydrostor, a Canadian long-duration energy storage developer, has secured AUD 82.6 million ($54.7 million) in funding to support its 200 MW Silver City Energy Storage Centre project in Australia.
Australia opens funding round for solar supply chain
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has launched the second funding round of the AUD 1 billion ($652.7 million) Solar Sunshot program, releasing AUD 150 million dollars to stimulate the commercial domestic manufacture of critical segments of the solar supply chain.
Central-West Orana renewable zone draws community backlash in Australia
An Australian state parliamentary report says residents near the Central-West Orana renewable energy zone in New South Wales face negative social and economic impacts, despite a AUD 128 million ($83 million) community benefit program.
Emeroo battery secures first approval under South Australia clean energy law
Potentia Energy’s 900 MWh Emeroo battery in South Australia is the first battery energy storage system (BESS) approved under the state’s Hydrogen and Renewable Energy Act.
Peer-to-peer solar trading boosts returns, say Australian researchers
Australian researchers have found that households can trade surplus solar power with neighbors through peer-to-peer energy sharing, a model that could stabilize the grid and deliver better returns than retail feed-in tariffs.
Battery maker Energy Renaissance enters administration in Australia
Lithium ion battery maker Energy Renaissance has gone into administration in Australia after a key investor pulled out of a planned funding round, leaving the company in a cash crisis.
AEMO sees 229 TWh of renewables in Australia by 2035
The Australian Energy Market Operator’s (AEMO) 2025 electricity statement of opportunities 10-year report finds investments needed to maintain reliability in the national electricity market are well on track.
Researchers secure tech to recover silver from retired solar panels
Macquarie University researchers have developed a process to extract silver from retired solar panels. They are working with Lithium Universe to reuse the metal in electronics and solar manufacturing.
