Solar power stories
Nearly 40% of firms have delayed growth plans as volatile power costs and supply fears squeeze investment across Australia and New Zealand.
Pilot flow battery systems are set for Australia as Allegro gains manufacturing scale for long-duration storage demanded by grids and data centres.
External equity is being sought to fund a 700 MW Philippine renewable pipeline after Kaffee Energy completed its Wayu acquisition.
Rising AI and cloud demand is set to push power spending toward USD $70.94 billion by 2034, as operators race to avoid outages.
Tighter queue rules could speed grid access for legitimate projects, but risk pushing more data centre operators towards pricier off-grid power.
Households facing outages could gain quieter backup power as VTOMAN adds two LiFePO4 stations with fast recharge and UPS support.
Rising grid bottlenecks are clouding returns for developers and lenders as renewable power is increasingly held back across India.
Residents fear fast-tracked solar farms could reshape the Mackenzie District without local say, prompting calls for pushback and compensation.
The Government says large schools could save about NZD $8000 a year as solar panels are fitted over three years.
Visitors at the Melbourne 4x4 Show can pre-order a new portable power unit for AUD $299 as Jackery targets campers, caravanners and creators.
Higher module costs are expected to squeeze developers as India races past its annual solar installation record and tightens local sourcing rules.
The proposed 250 MW facility could bring fresh jobs and new renewable generation to Taranaki, but it still needs consent, finance and tenants.
Higher renewable output and the Manawa Energy purchase lifted annual earnings, while Contact Energy eyes new demand from a proposed Taranaki data centre.
The move should cut electricity bills and emissions, with Oxford Area School among 500 schools to get rooftop panels over three years.
The charity expects lower power bills after linking rooftop solar at more than 30 sites to demand across its NSW network.
The 13,609 square metre Murarrie hub has set a national precedent for industrial sites, earning the top WELL rating for occupant health.
Australian households are cutting bills by up to 80% after taking low-interest loans for solar, batteries and electric appliances.
The top-up will lower borrowing costs for small firms buying solar, batteries and electric vehicles as energy bills and inflation bite.
Rising battery uptake is turning household power use into a daily task, with Australians shifting appliance use to cut bills and grid reliance.
The indoor ski venue expects the project to cut grid electricity use by about 30 per cent while trimming operating costs in summer.
