Australia
Energy Vault acquires Stoney Creek Battery Energy Storage System
The acquisition was first announced in March 2025.
Akaysha Energy commences construction of $200m Brendale BESS
This will start operation in 2026.
FRV reaches financial close for 250 MW/500 MWh Aussie battery project
This will bring the company’s portfolio to 1.4 GW.
AGL bags approval for Pottinger Energy Park
This will benefit over 800,000 homes.
Australia’s Marinus Link Stage 1 reaches final investment decision
Construction of the first stage will start in 2026.
AGL reaches FID for 500 MW Tomago Battery Project
The project will commence operations in 2027.
Ark Energy seeks green light for Bowmans Creek Wind Farm BESS
This has a power capacity of up to 250 MW.
Australia raises target for Capacity Investment Scheme
The additional 8 GW will be for generation and energy storage.
CleanPeak and KKR ink $324.68m deal for new distributed energy platform
This will close in H2 2025.
Six consortia eye operating New England REZ network
The winning bidder will cover the project’s design to maintenance.
NSW calls bids for 500 MW of energy capacity
Projects that can supply energy during peak period will be prioritised.
Western Australia announces $342m renewable energy investment
This will boost the state's efforts to phase out coal by 2030.
AEMO prepares Aussie power grid for more renewables
The plan states 29 priority actions for the year.
Over 4 GW of new energy capacity hits full output in Australia
Latest numbers were double the year prior.
DP Energy to develop 1.4 GW wind farm in Australia
The project will be supported by a battery energy storage system.
NSW approves $81.4m bioenergy project
This will divert up to 150,000 tonnes of organic waste from landfill annually.
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