Australia

Coal-fired Eraring Power Station retirement postponed to 2027

Started in 1984, the plant is initially targeted for closure as early as August 2025.

Ausgrid deploys 3rd community battery in New South Wales

The 535 kWh project is located in North Epping.

Australian government allocates $9.2b to boost renewable energy sector

The amount forms part of the $15.1b Future Made in Australia package.

Queensland invests $295.3m to expand Stanwell mega battery

The project is expected to be completed by mid-2027.

Australia launches 1.7 GW RE tender in Victoria and Tasmania

This is the country’s largest tender for the month of May.

CIP unveils Southerly Ten platform for offshore wind development in Australia

It also bagged two licences for projects that could deliver 4.4 GW of electricity.

Neoen to Develop Stage 2 of Australia’s Collie Battery project

The project is expected to start operation in Q4 2025.

Alinta Energy and JERA Nex collaborate on Spinifex Offshore Wind Farm development

It will be developed in the Southern Ocean Region Declared Area in South West Victoria.

Queensland gov’t invests $3.6m in solar panel recycling initiative

Over 20 projects are being built in the state, whilst another 170 are in the pipeline.

Ark Energy pulls out wind proposal from federal environmental assessment

The project approval has been pending for almost three years.

Australia launches largest renewable energy tender

The first auction is scheduled for late May.