I Squared launches ANZA Power with US$300 million backing for Australia-New Zealand clean energy
I Squared Capital has launched ANZA Power, a new IPP aiming to deliver reliable and sustainable energy across Australia & New Zealand.
Australia’s pumped hydro pipeline swells with 2.15GW of new EPBC Act applications
Two pumped hydro energy storage (PHES) projects have been submitted for approval under Australia’s Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act.
BlackRock-backed Akaysha Energy weighs funding options for battery storage expansion
BlackRock-backed developer Akaysha Energy is reportedly considering options to raise additional funds, including selling a minority stake, to support the expansion of its battery energy storage operations.
Australia: ASL unveils dual-track LTESA strategy as solar-battery hybrids reshape NSW energy market
ASL has launched a consultation on a new Hybrid Generation LTESA product alongside its 2026 NSW Consumer Trustee Investment Priorities.
Battery storage costs fall 11-16% as Australia’s CSIRO maps least-cost route to net zero
While coal and gas power plants grapple with cost increases, Australia’s battery storage sector delivers a different story, with costs plummeting across all durations.
Australia’s battery storage fleet ‘facing challenges in extreme heatwave conditions’
Javier Savolainen of Wärtsilä explains how Australia’s battery storage and pumped hydro fleet have been impacted by the current heatwave.
Gamuda lands ECI contract for 2,400MWh Mortlake solar-plus-storage site in Australia
Yanara has appointed Gamuda Australia as the project delivery partner for the early contractor involvement (ECI) phase of the Mortlake Energy Hub in Victoria.
1.2GWh of energy storage submitted for EPBC Act approval across Australia
Three battery energy storage system (BESS) developments across Australia have been submitted to the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act, representing a combined capacity of 1,220MWh.
Western Australia prioritises long-duration energy storage in latest clean energy funding round
Western Australia has launched the fourth round of its Clean Energy Innovation Grants programme, prioritising long-duration energy storage.
Australia’s 1,770MWh Eraring Battery 1 commences commercial operations
Origin Energy has announced the commercial commencement of the 1,770MWh Eraring Battery 1 in New South Wales, Australia.
