Storage Fox ESS has introduced the Power Cube, a home battery system featuring integrated heating to maintain performance in cold Australian winters. The launch follows a period of rapid market growth, with installations tripling between February and April.
Markets Infolink forecasts global solar PV demand will decline by 13% to 26% in 2026 as China’s market cools following policy shifts. The slowdown highlights a growing mismatch between massive manufacturing capacity and slowing demand, triggering price volatility across the supply chain.
Policy Rep. Rob Menendez introduced the Socket Full of Sunshine Act, mandating state utility commissions to evaluate plug-in solar rules. The bill pairs regulatory requirements with a $1,000 rebate for low-income households to boost affordable access.
Policy European Energy has secured 30-year agreements with four First Nations groups to advance major solar and battery projects in Queensland. The deals cover Australia’s first gigawatt-scale solar farm, which includes a power purchase agreement with Rio Tinto.
Policy The Justice Department has asked a federal court to send back the construction permit for the New England Wind project, joining a broader effort to reconsider approvals for East Coast wind farms. Critics argue the moves create uncertainty for operational and proposed projects, while developers defend the validity of existing permits.
Wind Bellevue Gold’s off-grid mine in Western Australia averaged a 75 per cent renewable energy share during winter, driven by a 51 MW wind and solar system. The facility ran 155 consecutive hours on 100 per cent renewables in May, supporting its claim as the world’s first net zero scope 1 and 2 emissions gold mine.
Storage The National Electricity Market connection queue has grown to 80.9 GW, exceeding current capacity, with batteries comprising 55% of the pipeline. Recent approvals and commissioning milestones highlight a shift toward longer-duration storage to manage rising demand and retiring generation.
Solar The Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center has activated a 4,696-panel solar array spanning 3.5 acres of its rooftop. The system, which came online in June 2026, is designed to offset up to 50% of the resort’s purchased electricity.
Solar Sunsure Energy has secured a long-term captive power agreement with SPR Auto Technologies and SPR Takahata Precision India for 21 MWp of solar capacity. The deal, supported by battery storage in Rajasthan, helps SPR meet its 2030 renewable energy targets.
Solar PV Hardware USA is adding 34,200 square feet to its Houston facility, increasing storage capacity by 42%. The expansion aims to reduce supply chain reliance and cut emissions through pre-assembled tracker production.
Solar SolarEdge’s Nexis IslandDER meter collar has received approval from PG&E and SDG&E, streamlining residential solar and storage interconnection. The device, developed with ConnectDER, uses digital ethernet to link inverters, with further utility testing and nationwide availability scheduled for 2026.
Policy Following the largest lithium-ion battery cleanup in history, regulators issued thousands of citations for safety documentation failures. New California legislation aims to close compliance gaps in energy storage operations.
Storage Budderfly has announced a $500 million initiative to build 150 MW of municipal virtual power plants across 100 U.S. cities. The program utilizes solar and storage to reduce energy costs without requiring upfront taxpayer capital.
Finance The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development is leading a syndicate to finance a 1.2 GW solar plant and 600 MWh battery storage facility in Minya, Egypt. The project, backed by a 25-year power purchase agreement, is set to become the largest solar installation in Africa upon completion in 2027.
Solar Lightsource bp has identified four construction innovations that could reduce direct installation costs for gigawatt-scale solar farms by approximately 22%. The company plans to validate these methods through trials in Australia and the United States within the next 18 months.
Storage CATL has introduced a dual-battery architecture for electric heavy-duty trucks that extends usable capacity through a fixed backup unit. The company’s QIJI Energy division aims to build 900 battery-swapping stations by the end of 2026 to support this rollout.
Markets Waaree Renewable Technologies saw its solar EPC revenue fall sharply in Q2 FY27, while Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy reported a decline in consolidated sales despite growth in domestic EPC. Industry leaders attribute the volatility to the implementation of ALMM List-II and the ongoing transition to higher-cost compliant modules.
Policy Sumitomo Electric Industries has launched the UK’s first high-voltage direct current subsea cable manufacturing facility at the Port of Nigg. The £350 million investment creates over 200 direct jobs and positions Scotland as a key hub for offshore wind infrastructure.
Policy The New York Public Service Commission greenlit two district heating projects worth $111.5 million, marking the state's first utility-scale thermal networks. While advocates praised the move as a blueprint for decarbonization, others criticized the rejection of nine additional proposals.
Policy New Mexico achieved its 2030 renewable energy milestone in 2024, driven by utility-scale expansion and federal incentives. The state’s primary utility, PNM, is now moving to replace coal assets with wind, solar, and battery storage to meet rising demand.
Markets Grauer & Weil India and RENA Technologies have signed an MoU to establish a joint venture for manufacturing solar wet chemical equipment in India. The partnership aims to begin operations by early 2027, addressing the current reliance on imports from Germany and China.
Markets Laura Sartore of Ecoprogetti argues that the era of small-scale solar manufacturing is ending, with 1 GW to 3 GW now the ideal capacity range for sustainable investment. She contrasts Europe's cluster-based model with India's aggressive industrial policy, noting that global supply chains are increasingly turning to protectionism.
Markets Emerging economies have allocated over $235 billion to Chinese clean-tech imports since early 2024, with solar systems representing a significant portion. Meanwhile, Bangladesh’s Rooppur nuclear plant has reached criticality, signaling a diversification of energy sources in the Global South.
Solar With over 4 million Australian homes now equipped with solar, industry leaders warn that the "no maintenance" myth is leading to premature system failure and waste. Solar Shine Australia is pushing for better consumer education ahead of next week's All Energy Australia conference in Melbourne.
Policy The Snowy 2.0 hydroelectric project has seen its cost reset to $12 billion, with contractors citing adverse geological conditions that slowed tunnel boring. Critics argue the initial investigation relied on widely spaced boreholes, leaving engineers to navigate the unknown in rock conditions far more complex than standard urban tunnelling.
Storage Combining solar and battery storage from different manufacturers creates safety risks due to lack of coordination between independent power sources. Engineers must ensure Power Control Systems can manage total output to prevent overloading shared electrical infrastructure.
Storage Arena is offering up to $75 million for a 30 MW / 360 MWh Rondo Energy heat battery at Rio Tinto’s Yarwun alumina refinery in Queensland: $3.6 million for a FEED study due in 2027, $38 million for deployment after a final investment decision, and $33.3 million in conditional contingency support.
Policy Stanwell has asked CEO Michael O’Rourke, a 28-year veteran who led the company since 2021, to step down, citing a need for a “fresh approach”. COO James Oliver is acting CEO. The move follows new CEOs at CS Energy, Powerlink and Energy Queensland under the LNP government.
Storage GreenPoint Energy has announced it will hire 75 former Whyalla Steelworks employees for its Koolunga battery storage project near Brinkworth. The 200-megawatt facility, built by GenusPlus, is scheduled to begin operations in early 2028.
Solar EDPR Australia’s 4.99 MW solar and battery proposal near Old Adaminaby has drawn strong community resistance, with residents citing the cumulative impact of nearby Snowy 2.0. The developer argues the project’s sub-5 MW scale and manual glare controls address key concerns, but opponents maintain it alters the area’s rural character.
Finance LGI has acquired the Brigalow and Chinchilla solar farms for $22 million, a price roughly 30 percent of new build costs. The move highlights opportunities for capital-rich buyers in the distressed renewable asset market.
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