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South Australia seeks proposals for solar, wind, and storage projects across 11,000 square kilometers, aiming to support renewable energy for 500,000 homes.

Local councils are opposing large-scale solar developments on irrigated farmland, balancing renewable energy growth with agricultural land protection.

New tariffs reward New Zealanders for exporting rooftop solar energy during peak demand, enhancing distributed energy resources and encouraging solar adoption.

Flow Power has scrapped the Springdale solar project due to missed planning permit deadlines and lack of battery integration, despite initial approval and community support.

Australia’s wind and solar farms generated 4.7 TWh of renewable energy in March, with Queensland leading in production and batteries outperforming gas.

Banana Shire Council introduces a $100,000 annual road maintenance fee for renewable energy developers to address road damage during construction.

Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy reports financial losses due to PV module failures in an Australian project, impacting generation and margins.

The IPC has approved Spark Renewable’s Dinawan solar and battery project, overcoming over 50 public objections and ensuring energy security.

Harmony Gold and Aggreko partner for Australia’s biggest off-grid hybrid renewables facility at Eva copper mine, targeting net zero emissions by 2035.

Australia’s rooftop solar installations surged to a record 341.6 MW in March, fueled by the growing popularity of home battery systems.

The Edify Green Hydrogen Project in Queensland has been withdrawn from federal environmental approvals after two and a half years in the queue.

South Australia anticipates a doubling of peak electricity demand due to industrial growth and its 100% renewable energy grid.