Australian energy company AGL has referred a 500MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) in Queensland to the federal government under Australia’s Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act.

960MWh Summerfield BESS in South Australia enters commissioning, while Gotion starts building the 843MWh Lower Wonga project in Queensland.

ASL has set a target of 1,500MW of new firming infrastructure in NSW by the end of May 2033 and opened a consultation on the tender.

DLA Piper finds merchant BESS appeal splits Japan, Singapore and Australia, with regulatory certainty, grid access and returns shaping investor views.

The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) has remade two revenue determinations for the Waratah Super Battery in New South Wales.

Australians installed 276,011 home battery storage systems in the first half of 2026, 52% more than in the previous six months.

Mint Renewables has received planning approval for an 800MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) near Kojonup in Western Australia.

Marinus Link held a sod turning ceremony in North West Tasmania to mark the start of expanded construction.

Eku Energy has signed CBAs with Gladstone Regional Council and Western Downs Regional Council for two BESS projects in Queensland.

EDF Power Solutions Australia has referred a wind-plus-storage project featuring an 800MWh BESS for assessment under Australia’s EPBC Act.