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Grid Storage

NSW fast-tracks grid battery projects across three renewable zones

25 May 2026

State planners have approved a new wave of large battery systems to stabilise evening demand and support renewable generation in New South Wales.

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Solar

Queensland launches new solar manufacturing precinct near Gladstone

24 May 2026

Wind

Victoria confirms port upgrades for offshore wind construction pipeline

23 May 2026

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Hydrogen

South Australia moves hydrogen hub into front-end engineering phase

22 May 2026

The state-backed hydrogen hub has entered FEED, with a focus on export pathways and industrial offtake in steel and chemicals.

Smart Grid

Western Australia expands renewable microgrids at remote mining sites

21 May 2026

Operators are adding solar, batteries and control systems to reduce diesel dependence and improve reliability in off-grid operations.

Hydro

Tasmania accelerates hydro modernisation to firm mainland interconnector flows

20 May 2026

Major turbine and control upgrades are underway to improve flexible output and seasonal energy balancing.

Electricity

National market operator reports strong summer performance from commercial demand response

19 May 2026

Demand response programs helped lower peak stress events during recent high-temperature periods across the NEM.

Energy Policy

ACT expands incentives for commercial building electrification upgrades

18 May 2026

New finance support is targeting heat pumps, building controls and efficient electric hot-water systems.

Renewables

NT deploys solar-plus-storage packages for remote community networks

17 May 2026

The Northern Territory is rolling out modular systems to improve reliability and lower diesel consumption in isolated communities.

Clean Transport

NSW opens new high-speed EV charging corridor on major freight route

16 May 2026

The corridor upgrade adds higher-capacity charging hubs designed for both passenger vehicles and light commercial fleets.

Networks

Queensland approves major transmission connector for renewable zones

15 May 2026

A new high-voltage link is expected to improve transfer capacity and reduce curtailment for large renewable projects.

Grid Storage

Victoria confirms second round of community battery grants

14 May 2026

Councils and distribution partners will co-fund additional neighbourhood batteries to support local resilience and rooftop solar uptake.

Electricity

South Australia expands grid-forming inverter program for renewables

13 May 2026

New procurement rounds will add advanced inverter capability to improve system strength and support higher renewable penetration.

Energy Policy

NSW opens round two of industrial electrification funding

12 May 2026

Manufacturing and food-processing sites can apply for support to replace gas equipment with electric alternatives.

Wind

WA starts offshore wind survey campaign along southern coast

11 May 2026

Marine and geotechnical studies are underway to inform planning decisions for future offshore wind zones.

Hydro

Queensland confirms pumped hydro connection package for staged delivery

13 May 2026

A coordinated network package will support transmission and connection works tied to the next pumped hydro milestone.

Grid Storage

Victoria scales virtual power plant program for household batteries

12 May 2026

The next phase broadens participation for households and small businesses to provide peak support services.