australia

Lightsource has started construction on Queensland's 380MWdc Lower Wonga solar and 281MW/843MWh battery project.

Naturgy's Global Power Generation (GPG) has commissioned two utility-scale solar PV power plants in Australia, totalling 360MW.

The Western Australian government has allocated AU$17.8 million (US$12.7 million) in its 2026-27 State Budget to build the state's capacity to recycle solar modules and embedded batteries, under its Remade in WA programme.

Frontier Energy has secured firm commitments for an AU$110 million equity raising for the 132MW first stage of its Waroona project in WA.

Australian NEM solar generation fell 21.2% to 3,038GWh in May 2026, while a sharp mid-month pricing spike reversed April's stabilisation trend.

Australia's utility-scale solar PV and wind assets generated a combined 4.6TWh in May 2026, up 10% from 4.2TWh recorded in May 2025, according to data published by Rystad Energy senior analyst David Dixon on LinkedIn.

NSW will provide AU$225 million in new funding to support domestic manufacturing of low-carbon products and renewable energy components.

The Victorian government in Australia has formally declared five onshore REZ and a dedicated shoreline zone for offshore wind infrastructure.

BHP and Yindjibarndi Energy Corporation (YEC) will assess potential large-scale energy solutions for iron ore operations in Western Australia's Pilbara region.

Melbourne-based developer Enervest has delivered what is claimed to be one of Australia's largest floating solar installations, built to offset the energy costs of pumping drinking water in regional Victoria.