Researchers discover method to significantly extend quantum battery lifespan
Researchers at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT University) and Australia’s Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) have developed a way to extend the lifetime of Dicke quantum batteries by up to 1,000 times, while maintaining their fast-charging properties enabled by superradiance.
AGL acquires virtual power plant from Tesla in Australia
Australian Gas Light Co. (AGL) has purchased 100% of a public housing virtual power plant (VPP) in South Australia from Tesla, with plans to integrate it with its VPP network on the east coast.
Australian researchers say non-financial barriers limit home battery adoption
A new study from Curtin University in Australia has shown that Australian households are hesitant to adopt home batteries due to significant non-financial barriers, despite growing affordability from government rebates.
Neara calls for smarter grid to cut delays in Australia transmission
Jack Curtis, co-founder of Australia-based grid software firm Neara, says upgrading existing transmission networks could unlock capacity faster and with lower risk than new projects backed by the country’s AUD 2.1 billion (USD 1.4 billion) budget allocation for long-distance lines.
Australia approves 250 MW agrivoltaic solar farm in Tasmania
Australia’s federal government has approved a 250 MW agrivoltaic solar farm in Tasmania, following a 20-day review. The landowner-led project is designed to minimize environmental impact and integrate solar generation with agricultural use.
New platform enhances grid integration, real-time geospatial metering
Singapore-based EDMI, a subsidiary of Japan’s Osaki Electric, has launched NEOS Solution, a next-generation electricity grid platform designed to orchestrate distributed energy resources (DER) and enable real-time meter monitoring during blackouts.
Cost of living, government rebates accelerate Australia’s solar and battery booms
Recent studies forecast Australia is on the precipice of a rooftop solar and household battery boom, predicting record breaking installation numbers driven by falling battery and solar module prices, government rebates and cost-of-living pressures.
Australia sets new grid rules to speed up renewable connections
Australia’s energy market regulator will implement new grid access standards in August 2025 to streamline and cut costs for renewable energy connections.
Australian researchers develop stable, high-current density water flow battery
Engineers at Monash University have a developed a next-generation water-based battery suitable for application in residential use and compatible with rooftop solar in real time.
New biodiversity toolkit helps solar farm developers fast-track projects
Australia’s Thesium has launched a new product designed to help solar farm developers de-risk and accelerate their projects, which includes a credit feasibility analysis and board-ready stakeholder documentation.
