Australia’s grid officially flips the script as renewables outpace fossil fuels for a full quarter. From the $432 million Hydrogen Headstart win for Orica to the record 5 TWh generated in a single month, we break down the breakthroughs and bottlenecks of the 2026 transition. Plus, we look at the new SRES suspension and the race for domestic panel manufacturing.

Australia’s energy transition enters a new phase of industrial scale. From the 26 GW Pilbara Green Hydrogen Hub moving to full local ownership to the record-shattering 266% surge in battery discharge , the grid is rewriting its own rules. We break down the AEMO 2026 Integrated System Plan , the high-stakes race to refill the Iona gas storage , and the upcoming August offshore wind auction in Victoria.

Australia’s energy transition enters a new phase of industrial scale. From the 26 GW Pilbara Green Hydrogen Hub moving to full local ownership to the record-shattering 266% surge in battery discharge , the grid is rewriting its own rules. We break down the AEMO 2026 Integrated System Plan , the high-stakes race to refill the Iona gas storage , and the upcoming August offshore wind auction in Victoria.

Australia’s rooftop solar officially eclipses the nation’s coal fleet, leading to the landmark Solar Sharer free electricity mandate. We break down bp’s strategic exit from the Pilbara’s 26 GW hydrogen hub, the VNI West farmer blockade in Victoria, and the record-shattering $3.3 billion investment quarter that’s reshaping the grid.

Australia’s energy grid prepares for a massive home battery boom as the Clean Energy Regulator forecasts 12 GWh of new storage for 2026. From the landmark three hours of free solar mandate to the groundbreaking of Victoria’s state-owned wind farm , we break down the policies and projects reshaping the National Electricity Market. Plus, a look at the natural hydrogen hunt in the Otway Basin.

Australia’s energy transition reaches a fever pitch as Fortescue hits a $1 billion electrification run rate , swapping diesel for sun and wind. From the $150 price pinch on household bills to the federal green light for a contested Tasmania wind farm, we break down the shifts in the 2026 landscape. Plus, we look at why AEMO is sounding the alarm on southern gas storage.

Australia’s grid reaches a historic tipping point as renewables officially overtake fossil fuels for a full quarter. From Aula Energy’s 1 GW portfolio acquisition to the green light for the AUD 1.9 billion Wooderson Solar-Plus-Storage project, we break down the massive investments securing our energy future. Plus, we look at the Solar Sharer rollout and the race for "natural" hydrogen in the Otway Basin.

Australia’s solar sector is a victim of its own success, with record installations triggering a "documentation crisis" for regulators. From the federal approval of the massive Tarong West Wind Farm to the ACCC’s warning of an 8 PJ gas shortfall , we break down the shifts in the 2026 energy landscape. Plus, we look at TotalEnergies’ 1 GW sell-off and the new Community Solar Banks program.

Australia's energy transition reaches a fever pitch this February. From Octopus Australia's A$20 billion pipeline expansion to the staggering 7 TWh of renewable energy "thrown away" last year, we analyze the critical need for storage. Plus, the Goulburn River Solar Farm reaches a major milestone and South Australia breaks ground on its Hydrogen Jobs Plan .

Australia’s energy transition takes a pragmatic turn this week. From EnergyAustralia’s Hallett battery reaching financial close to a major hydrogen policy shift in South Australia , we analyze the moves shaping the grid. We cover the first 2 GW offshore wind auction in Victoria, the 50% renewable milestone , and the latest testing at the $190 million Quorn Park Solar Hybrid .

Australia’s energy grid hits a historic tipping point as renewables officially overtake fossil fuels in the National Electricity Market. We dive into the $1 billion Solar Sunshot program, the surge in offshore wind permits , and why the draft 2026 ISP is scaling back wind in favor of "solar-plus-storage" dominance.

Australia officially locks in an ambitious 62–70% emissions cut by 2035 , setting a new pace for the energy transition. We explore the $1.3 billion solar-plus-storage project hitting Queensland, the market buzz surrounding the Zen Energy portfolio sale , and why AEMO's 2026 Reserve Capacity Cycle is the key date for energy investors this March.

Australia’s energy transition reaches new heights this week. From a world-first seawater hydrogen breakthrough in Adelaide to the submission of the massive 450 MW Wooderson Solar project, the push for 82% renewables is accelerating. We break down the AEMO 2026 ISP targets, the expanded 40 GW Capacity Investment Scheme , and why researchers are calling ocean water the "infinite fuel."

Australia’s energy transition enters a new phase of intelligence and scale. From the world’s first AI-controlled wind turbine grid-connecting in the Pilbara to the final feasibility licenses for 4 GW of offshore wind in WA, we look at how data and the coast are powering our future. Plus, we break down the $24.7 million solar recycling plan and the new "Solar Sharer" free electricity window .

Australia's largest coal plant, Eraring , secures a two-year extension to 2029 to safeguard the grid, while the Cheaper Home Batteries program hits a massive 200,000-installation milestone. We analyze the ACCC’s 24 PJ gas surplus forecast, the groundbreaking of Fortescue’s Nullagine wind farm , and the first steel towers of Project EnergyConnect finally standing tall.

Australia tackles the "solar waste mountain" with a landmark $24.7 million recycling pilot , while a new market powerhouse, Anza Power , enters with a massive 1.4 GW solar and storage pipeline. We cover Fortescue’s first wind farm groundbreaking, the 90% completion of EnergyConnect , and the new 16 GW stretch target for NSW.

Australia’s energy transition takes a household turn as the government mandates three hours of free solar electricity for smart meter users. From ConocoPhillips’ double gas discovery offshore Victoria to the 288 MW Palmer Wind Farm hitting financial close, we break down the record-breaking solar summer and the "year of reckoning" for green hydrogen.

Australia's energy transition hits a historic tipping point as renewables supply 50% of grid power for a full quarter. From rooftop solar saving the day during record heatwaves to a $1.2 billion Critical Minerals Reserve securing our hydrogen future, we dive into the projects and policies defining the second week of 2026.

Australia enters 2026 with a major reality check. From the completion of Project EnergyConnect's steel backbone to a massive 40 GW Capacity Investment Scheme boost, the focus has shifted to "firming" the grid. We explore AEMO’s new 2026 Integrated System Plan , the $2/kg hydrogen tax victory, and why the "duck curve" is making coal plants more fragile than ever.

As we close out 2025, Australia's main grid hits a massive 51% renewable milestone , while the Federal Government's REMP report reveals a surging resources pipeline. However, a "utility-scale slowdown" in new commitments is raising eyebrows. We cover the first offshore wind campaign in Victoria, the $2/kg Hydrogen Tax Incentive , and a critical gas warning from Western Australia.