Rooftop solar and home batteries are transforming Australia’s energy landscape, empowering households and challenging the fossil fuel lobby’s dominance.

Neoen’s Culcairn solar farm in New South Wales begins operations, featuring 350 MW capacity and plans for a large battery installation.

April saw unprecedented growth in home battery installations, driven by a rush to secure rebates before federal changes, doubling rooftop solar growth.

Genex Power will construct the 2 GW Bulli Creek solar project in phases due to negative pricing in the electricity market, ensuring full project delivery.

Flow Power has secured a 5-year PPA to supply renewable energy to Soilco, enhancing sustainability and reducing emissions at its recycling facility.

Atmos Renewables and Nomad Energy gain approval for a $335 million solar and battery hybrid project in Merredin, Western Australia, set to begin construction in 2027.

Western Australia’s isolated grid is on track to achieve 80% renewable energy by 2030, showcasing successful transition strategies despite challenges faced by the main grid.

April saw Queensland lead in wind and battery energy generation, while gas production hit a two-decade low, according to Rystad Energy data.

Australian researchers are using AI to enhance solar recycling, aiming for efficient, non-toxic methods to recover valuable materials from retired solar panels.

The federal environment overseer has approved two significant battery projects in South Australia and Queensland, enhancing renewable energy infrastructure.

Six wind farms, two solar hybrids, and seven-hour batteries secure major renewable energy tenders in Western Australia, marking a significant investment in clean energy.

Home battery installations in Australia are skyrocketing, with 360,000 units installed, reducing energy costs and transforming the energy landscape.