Daily Energy News Podcast | Australia's $49M Electrolyser Factory & The Pilbara Mining Truck Clash

 In today's episode for Friday, 18 September 2026, ARENA commits $49 million to Wollongong spinout Hysata to construct a commercial electrolyser manufacturing facility in Port Kembla, delivering sovereign production for green hydrogen hardware. In the National Electricity Market, Flow Power breaks ground on the 100 MW Bennetts Creek battery in the Latrobe Valley while flagging a 1.2 GWh expansion, as New South Wales confirms 100% delivery of its 2023 firming tender with 3 GWh of big batteries now operational. Meanwhile, Canberra officially legislates the expansion of the Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme up to 1 MW, Ausgrid launches a $13.2 million trial sharing commercial rooftop solar with 32,000 renters, and mining giants BHP and Fortescue clash over the operational viability of 240-tonne battery-electric haul trucks. Proudly brought to you by EServices4U—from commercial solar and battery storage modeling to Single Line Diagram audits, EServices4U is your trusted partner in technical energy compliance. Visit eservices4u.com.au today.