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FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Startup Clean Energy Funding

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has opened funding for Launchpad, a new $30 million program designed to help early-stage startups with grants for developing technologies […]

Central North Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) will not proceed

The Victorian government’s renewable energy zone coordinator Vic Grid has announced the Central North Renewable Energy Zone will not proceed. The decision is as a result […]

Solar Panel Recycling Scheme: Consultation Open

The NSW Environment Protection Agency is consulting on a proposal to introduce Australia’s first mandatory solar panel recycling scheme, aiming to ensure solar panel materials are […]

Low Carbon Liquid Fuels Uptake: Consultation Open

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is seeking feedback on a conceptual framework for a mechanism to increase the uptake of […]

Domestic Renewable Gas Industry: Consultation Open

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is consulting on consideration for a national policy to support the development of a domestic […]

Carbon Abatement Contract Register: Data Added

On 1 July 2026, the Clean Energy Regulator (CER) opened applications for the permanent exit arrangement for fixed-delivery carbon abatement contracts. To support market transparency and help […]

NSW Batteries for Businesses Incentive

The NSW Climate and Department of Energy Action has opened the batteries for businesses incentive. Businesses can access a discount on installing a battery, with larger […]

Renewable Projects Eligible for Carbon Credits under Paris Agreement

Renewable power projects can now seek credits under the Paris Agreement’s carbon market, after the UN Body overseeing the mechanism adopted a new methodology for grid connected renewable electricity. This decision reflects the supervisory body’s focus on building […]

New Finance Focusses on Mid-scale Renewable Energy Assets

The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) has committed $100 million to the delivery of mid-scale renewable energy assets, financing the development of up to 16 hybrid […]

Large-scale Renewable Energy Data Published

The Clean Energy Regulator has released the July 2026 Large-scale renewable energy data. The monthly data tracks investment in large-scale renewable energy generation technologies supported through the Large-scale […]

100 kilowatt Solar Systems Now Eligible for Small-scale Technology Certificates

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has expanded solar photovoltaic (PV) eligibility under the Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme (SRES). The SRES changes apply […]

Solar Water Heaters Technology Certificates Eligibility: New Register Published

The Clean Energy Regulator has published a new version of the register of solar water heaters. The register lists solar water heaters and air source heat pump […]

Ultra Low-Cost Solar White Paper: Published

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has published the Recent Advances in Ultra Low-Cost Solar report. The report provides a 2026 update on progress since the […]

Anchor tenant sought for Advanced Manufacturing Facility

The WA Department of Energy and Economic Diversification has committed up to $55 million to support an anchor tenant to establish an advanced manufacturing facility at […]

Clean Energy Regulator Q1 Quarterly Carbon Market Report Published

The Clean Energy Regulator (CER) has published its Q1 Quarterly Carbon Market Report (QCMR). The QCMR report consolidates information across the national carbon markets that the […]

Renewable Energy Developer Rating Scheme

The Developer Rating Scheme (DRS), for renewable energy developers and transmission companies, is open. The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water commissioned […]

NSW Geothermal Prospectivity Modelling and Analysis: Report Available

In response to interest in geothermal exploration, new modelling and analysis of NSW geothermal prospectivity by the Geological Survey of NSW (GSNSW) provides reports that includes […]

First Renewable Energy Guarantee of Origin (REGO) certificates approved

The Clean Energy Regulator has approved the first Renewable Energy Guarantee of Origin (REGO) certificates. The REGO was launched as part of the Guarantee of Origin (GO) […]

WA Government to Establish $1.4 billion Clean Energy Fund & Declare Priority Projects

The WA Government intends to establish a $1.4 billion Clean Energy Fund to support projects that help decarbonise the State. The fund, which will be detailed […]

Clean Energy Regulator Highlights Changes to Solar Home Battery Rebates from 1 May 2026

The rebate for solar home batteries is changing from 1 May 2026. The Clean Energy Regulator (CER) has highlighted that the existing rebate is only available […]

Clean Energy Finance Corporation Commits $100 million for Discounted EV Finance

The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) is committing $100 million to help individuals and local businesses switch to electric vehicles (EVs), with discounted finance for new […]

Clean Energy Regulator Permanently Suspends Registration Under Renewable Energy Act

The Clean Energy Regulator (CER) has recently permanently suspended the registration of a company as a registered person under the Renewable Energy (Electricity) Act 2000 as they […]

CSIRO and Indian Institute of Science Steelmaking trial cuts emission using agricultural waste

Researchers from Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, and the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have conducted a world-first trial that has successfully demonstrated a viable approach to cut […]

Offshore Renewable Energy Impacts to Whales – Research

As a way to inform best practice, the International Whaling Commission (IWC) is seeking research proposals to help understand how offshore renewable energy might affect migratory […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: $80 million available for Renewable Gas and Industry Emission Reductions

Grant applications are open for the Renewable Gas Production Program and Low Emissions Industry Program. The NSW Government has made $80 million available to help mining […]

NSW Government gives green light to Green Hydrogen and Ammonia Plant

A green hydrogen and ammonia plant in Moree, powered by renewable energy, has been given the green light by the NSW Government. The Good Earth Green […]

Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) funding for studies on Thermal Energy Storage Technology

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) is providing up to $3.25 million in funding under its Industrial Transformation Stream (ITS) to MGA Thermal for up to […]

Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) funding for copper production pilot

Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) is providing up to $5 million in funding under its Advancing Renewables Program (ARP) to Queensland startup Banksia Minerals to support […]

$3 million upgrade of CSIRO Renewable Energy Integration Facility

CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, will undertake a $3 million upgrade of its Renewable Energy Integration Facility (REIF) at its Energy Centre in Newcastle, with funding […]

CSIRO Report Addresses Energy Transition Opportunities

The CSIRO State of Energy Transition Technologies Report addresses energy transition opportunities and identifies RD&D opportunities to accelerate the development of low emissions technologies tailored to […]

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