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Australia sees record surge in solar, wind and battery projects Australia’s energy market operator says the past financial year was the best yet for the completion of large-scale renewable energy projects in the country, with a record 9.1 GW of new generation and storage capacity reaching full output.
David Carroll
Jul 20, 2026
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Australian farmers call for on-farm electricification and clean tech support A new report released by clean energy advocacy group Farmers for Climate Action outlines a roadmap to help the agricultural sector accelerate the shift from imported fuel dependence to locally produced, lower-cost, more resilient energy systems.
Ev Foley
Jun 15, 2026
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Age of electrification exposing Australia’s weakest link Australia spent more than a decade thinking about how it could increase the supply of renewable energy in the grid to displace our reliance on fossil fuel electricity. In that time, renewable energy in the National Electricity Market has grown from 15% in 2015 to a record 46.5% in 2026.
Ana Duran
Jun 06, 2026
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Australia installs 435 MW of residential rooftop PV in April Ahead of the introduction of home battery rebate reductions on May 1, April was a bumper month for residential rooftop solar uptake in Australia, up 30% on the month prior.
Ev Foley
Jun 05, 2026
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Queensland opens funding call for solar, wind, storage projects The government of Queensland in Australia is calling for industry proposals to deliver new solar, wind and battery storage projects with the backing of an AUD 200 million ($144 million) fund.
David Carroll
Jun 04, 2026
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Scale key to viable polysilicon production in Australia, study finds A UNSW-ARENA report finds Australia could compete in premium polysilicon markets by leveraging low-cost renewable energy, strong ESG credentials, and access to raw materials, despite China’s current low-price oversupply.
Emiliano Bellini
Jun 01, 2026