The sheer scale and duration of pumped hydro energy storage projects leave them vulnerable to inflationary pressures, material shortages and labour constraints, especially in the current global climate. ...

Reforming the regulatory framework that underpins our electricity system is a key aspect of Australia's energy transition, but the scale and pace of change can seem overwhelming. ...

The first-of-its-kind project, which reached financial close last week, will deliver at least 4.5 gigawatts of new network capacity by 2028, which could represent around 25-30% of NSW's total ...

Interest in pumped hydro energy storage (PHES) continues to grow as the need for affordable, long-term, firm and weather-independent dispatchable electricity becomes increasingly critical to Australia's energy transition. However, its high upfront capital costs and complex planning, procurement. ...

'Statutory severance' provisions have a significant impact on the application of tax laws to owners of built infrastructure. The New South Wales Court of Appeal's recent decision in Conexa Sydney Hold ...

In our latest update, we examine the progress of new and existing rule change requests to the AEMC across the month of February and take a closer look at the AER's revised TNSP ring-fencing guidelines. ...

Within hours of his inauguration on 20 January 2025, President Trump signed almost 100 executive orders and issued several memorandums and announcements. ...

Australia's favourable natural geographical landscape and abundance of retiring mine sites provide a unique opportunity for pumped hydro energy storage to play a key role in driving the energy transition in this country. ...

An opportunity for Australian businesses to lead the global energy transition ...

Utility-scale batteries reached new heights in 2024, achieving several industry firsts. Milestones include the first project-financed virtual offtake agreement and long-term energy service agreement, coupled with inventive approaches to revenue stack structuring. ...