Industry News

by George Monbiot on March 13, 2026 at 6:00 am

The war on Iran has put fossil-fuel prices centre stage, but don’t believe those who tout ‘maximising the North Sea’ as our salvationThese are burning, smoking lies. As oil and gas prices soar, thanks to the US and Israel’s attack on Iran, the UK’s opponents of climate policy become even shriller. Rightwing politicians, Tufton Street junktanks and the billionaire press tell us our energy security will be enhanced and our bills will fall if we abandon net zero […]

by David Leitch on March 13, 2026 at 2:48 am

One state in Australia remains particularly vulnerable to global oil shocks because it hasn't built the replacement capacity for coal. Batteries will help – and much more wind. The post Why an oil crisis is bad news for Australia’s biggest coal state – and how to break the cycle appeared first on Renew Economy. […]

by Energy Insiders Podcast on March 13, 2026 at 2:15 am

David Hochschild, the head of the California Energy Commission, on how the world's fourth biggest economy is moving away from fossil fuels, despite Trump. Plus: News of the week. The post Energy Insiders Podcast: How the world’s fourth biggest economy plans to reach 100 pct clean energy appeared first on Renew Economy. […]

by Alan Pears on March 13, 2026 at 1:58 am

Fifty years of cheap gas and electricity and intensive marketing have distorted perceptions. Every element of our electricity market is now being challenged by reality. The post When will the energy sector understand the National Energy Objective? When will governments enforce its intent? appeared first on Renew Economy. […]

by Giles Parkinson on March 13, 2026 at 1:42 am

Australian Energy Market Operator says its system and market operation functions should not be separated amid an in-depth review of its governance arrangements. The post “It is paramount:” AEMO says system and market operator functions must be kept together appeared first on Renew Economy. […]

by Rachel Williamson on March 13, 2026 at 1:32 am

The Clean Energy Council has approved a new PV module with around 25 per cent more generating capacity than most of its competitors – promising more power over less rooftop space. The post Powerful new rooftop solar panel promises system sizes “previously out of reach” appeared first on Renew Economy. […]

by Renew Economy Editors on March 13, 2026 at 1:21 am

An in-depth webinar exploring the next phase of residential battery storage in Australia, brought to you by GoodWe. The post Webinar: The new era of home energy storage in Australia appeared first on Renew Economy. […]

by Sophie Vorrath on March 13, 2026 at 1:15 am

Huge wind project that survived LNP's perilous project call-in process kicks off full federal environmental assessment, with novel plan for battery with every turbine. The post A battery with every turbine: Huge wind project seeks federal green tick with novel storage plan appeared first on Renew Economy. […]

by Joshua S Hill on March 13, 2026 at 12:31 am

A potentially game-changing offshore wind turbine installation solution is set to make its way to Australia with help from local renewables outfit Energy Estate. The post Offshore wind installation tech promises to change logistics game, cut reliance on deep-water ports appeared first on Renew Economy. […]

by Sophie Vorrath on March 12, 2026 at 9:09 pm

Western Australia is preparing to hit go on a set of rule changes for rooftop solar and battery systems to help stabilise the grid and make it more attractive for households to join virtual power plants. The post New rules loom for home solar and batteries, as world’s biggest isolated grid tackles “unique challenge” appeared first on Renew Economy. […]

by Diana DiGangi on March 12, 2026 at 4:41 pm

The bill allows Virginia residents to plug in a “small portable solar generation device” with a maximum power output of 1,200 watts. […]

by JP Casey on March 12, 2026 at 4:28 pm

PV Talk: 'The US is entering a pivotal moment for domestic solar manufacturing,' Swift Solar CEO Joel Jean told PV Tech Premium this week. […]

by Jonathan Touriño Jacobo on March 12, 2026 at 3:54 pm

Primergy, launched by Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners, has secured a US$760 million refinancing for its Gemini Solar and Storage Project in Clark County, Nevada. […]

by JP Casey on March 12, 2026 at 3:01 pm

Perovskite-silicon tandem cell manufacturer Swift Solar has acquired manufacturing assets formerly belonging to Meyer Burger. […]

by Ethan Howland on March 12, 2026 at 1:42 pm

While other grid operators are set to follow suit this year, the Midcontinent and New York grid operators don't plan to adopt the more precise line ratings until 2028. […]