AGL seeks federal approval for 2,000MWh battery storage system in Queensland, Australia
Australian energy giant AGL has submitted its 500MW/2,000MWh Tuckeroo Battery project for federal environmental approval.
‘You need to be co-located with battery storage’: Wärtsilä sees DC-coupling as essential for Australia’s solar future
ESN Premium speaks with Neha Sinha of Wärtsilä Energy Storage, about DC-coupled solar-battery hybrids in Australia.
Australia’s home battery rebate processes ‘8,000 applications weekly’ as storage capacity surges
Australia’s Cheaper Home Batteries Program processes 8,000 applications per week, according to Carl Binning of the Clean Energy Regulator.
Building trust through action: How social license will shape the future of energy storage
Marie Cullen, head of procurement at Fluence Australia, explains how social licensing could become a key component for the future of energy storage developments.
Victoria approves 2,200MWh of battery storage through streamlined pathway in Australia
The Victoria government in Australia has approved a 300MW/1,200MWh BESS in Gippsland and a 332MW solar PV power plant with integrated storage in the state’s northeast region.
Battery energy storage deployment in Australia’s NEM surges 150% year-on-year, says AEMO
Battery storage capacity in Australia’s National Electricity Market (NEM) expanded by 2,936MW/6,482MWh over the 12 months leading to the end of Q3 2025.
‘Silver buckshot, not a silver bullet’: the rally cry for Australia’s energy storage strategy
A “silver buckshot, not a silver bullet” has emerged as the rallying cry for Australia’s energy storage, said Paul Hunyor of Wollemi Capital.
Eku Energy, LP Renewables propose 1,600MWh Belah BESS in Queensland, Australia
Developer Eku Energy and LP Renewables have announced plans for the 400MW/1,600MWh Belah battery energy storage system in Queensland, Australia.
Australia’s EPBC Act overhaul promises streamlined approvals as industry voices mixed support
The Australian Parliament has received the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act reform bills, marking the government’s latest attempt to overhaul environmental legislation that has faced criticism for delaying renewable energy projects and contributing to biodiversity decline.
Australia: Victoria’s home battery programme delivers 20,000 installations as federal scheme takes over
Victoria’s home battery energy storage programme has supported the installation of approximately 20,000 residential energy storage systems, doubling its original target of 10,000 units, according to the state’s climate action minister, Lily D’Ambrosio.
