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In 2025, renewables made up 55.5% of Spain’s energy mix, continuing into January 2026, with wind and solar leading sources.

The UK’s renewable energy auction secured 14.7 GW capacity, featuring record solar projects and the largest onshore wind farm in a decade.

Eku Energy’s Williamsdale battery will support local charities with rooftop solar and storage systems through a $500,000 community benefit initiative.

Renewable energy advocates warn that proposed network tariff changes will disproportionately impact solar and battery owners, low-income households, and energy-efficient consumers.

The Miriam Vale solar-battery project in Queensland was withdrawn due to community opposition and new state planning regulations affecting its development.

The Miriam Vale solar-battery project in Queensland was withdrawn by Private Energy Partners due to community opposition and new state planning regulations.

A 70 GW renewable energy hub in Western Australia partners with Asian firms to advance its first 6 GW stage, aiming for significant green hydrogen production.

Australia’s home battery registrations fell 17% in January 2026, marking the first decline since the rebate introduction in July 2025.

Australia’s first large-scale solar-battery hybrid facility begins supplying power during evening peak hours, signaling a transformative shift in the electricity grid.

Australia’s wind and solar farms generated 20% more energy in January 2026, with significant contributions from Western Australia and New South Wales.

The Independent Planning Commission canceled a public meeting on the Burroway solar project due to no speaker registrations, despite receiving over 80 written objections.

The Quorn Park facility combines solar and battery technology, reshaping Australia’s electricity grid and enabling power supply during peak evening demand.