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The grid is changing rapidly, battery storage durations are getting longer, and chemistries are changing too.

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Allowing balcony or plug in solar will make it easier to access cheaper, cleaner electricity without owning the roof.

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Industry expert Claire Elkin on why Australia is missing out on global capital to fund its green energy transition. Plus: WA's big new renewable target, and all the news from All Energy.

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MELBOURNE, Australia, 28 October 2026 — Fox ESS (Fox) showcases Power Beast, G-Max Plus, Power Cube, AirGate and FoxCloud 2.0 at Booth N123, All Energy Australia on 28–29 October. Fox brand ambassador, Australian swimming legend Ian Thorpe joined mascot Maimai in welcoming guests. From Residential Leadership to Rebate-Ready C&I Solutions In August, Fox joined the […]

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Join our experts to explore how expanded rebates could unlock an 80 GW market and reshape Australia’s energy grid.

The post Webinar: Supersizing Australia’s solar rooftops and battery storage appeared first on Renew Economy.

Australia is home to 163 operational data centres with almost 100 more in the national pipeline, an industry update shows.

The post Almost 100 new data centres in the works, adding more than 2 GW of demand by 2030, market update finds appeared first on Renew Economy.

One of Australia's leading wind farm developers is considering the most powerful turbines seen in the country for a 1.2 GW project near steel city of Whyalla.

The post Australia’s most powerful turbines – up to 9.5 MW – mooted for giant wind project outside steel city appeared first on Renew Economy.

Almost three decades after its inception, the NEM has a rare chance to re-link the markets its designers envisioned.

The post Re-linking the NEM: could fungible ESEM ‘bulk energy’ contracts be bankable? appeared first on Renew Economy.

Every fraction of a degree matters and increases risks to people, communities and ecosystems.

The post Crossing 1.5°C is a call to urgent action appeared first on Renew Economy.

Australia's appeal to potential international offshore wind farm investors won't last forever, All Energy conference hears.

The post “Tipping point”: Australia’s appeal to global offshore wind farm investors hangs in the balance, conference hears appeared first on Renew Economy.

Bruce Hardy from the Energy Futures Foundation on the fast track to electric transport, and Snowy seeks to explain away its latest cost blowout and delays.

The post Fast lane to electric, and Snowy blowouts | Energy Insiders appeared first on Renew Economy.

A strong state target for renewables sends the message that WA is a stable market. Investors are ready and waiting, with over 10 GW of projects with development approval in the pipeline.

The post WA renewable energy target sends investors the signal they need – at a critical time appeared first on Renew Economy.

Online rating tool that ranks renewable energy developers and transmission companies against seven key criteria, including engagement and conduct, goes live.

The post Ratings system designed to restore trust in wind and solar developers goes live, with first batch scoring well appeared first on Renew Economy.

Polling by Squadron Energy finds higher support than expected in western Victoria and central NSW, as renewable developers begin to use activist playbook.

The post “Anti-renewables populism is the largest unpriced risk:” But poll data shows support is growing, even in hot zones appeared first on Renew Economy.

Contracting for huge pumped hydro project has reportedly been suspended by the state treasurer and energy minister in light of cost blowouts of Snowy 2.0.

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Even now, with $12 billion sunk, stopping Snowy 2.0 may be the least-worst decision. It needs a rigorous cost-benefit analysis, but will one be done?

The post Snowy 2.0: The potentially $50 billion shambles that really needs a proper cost-benefit analysis appeared first on Renew Economy.

Electricity market rule changes could see data centres forced to power down to assist grid stability.

The post Data centres without sufficient firm power could be switched off under Bowen rule change proposal appeared first on Renew Economy.

New battery project is competing for a sweet spot on the Queensland grid, between an "accommodation village," a substation, and two other battery proposals.

The post Coal giant seeks green tick for another very large, four-hour battery to the north of a very small town appeared first on Renew Economy.

We talk to the developers of one of Australia's biggest, privately-owned non-mining microgrids, that will power a massive almond farm and slash diesel use by 90 pct. Plus news of the week.

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Researchers estimate output from solar farms in worst bushfires would have fallen by up to 70 pct within 50 km of hotspots, and 40 pct in regions more than 150km away.

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