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Renewables, focused on developing wind, solar, and energy storage projects in Australia, with a target of delivering 6 GW over the next decade. The Newcastle-based

Australia, a subsidiary of the Philippine group Ayala’s ACEN Corp, has submitted a proposal for a significant renewable energy project in New South Wales.

to produce "one of the most prominent renewable digital mining service in Australia." "There is a fast development popular for digital mining in Europe and also

a new deal to provide Neoen's Western Downs Green Power Hub in Queensland, Australia. Getting 400 MW (A/C) with nearly 90 SMA skids, Western Downs will certainly

in New South Wales is nearing completion and will soon supply electricity to Australia’s National Electricity Market. The project, in the Riverina region, is

to spend part of the funds on expanding its circulation organization in Australia and various other nations along with its US roofing and also planetary system

Australian renewables producer Austrom Hydrogen has secured land near the Port of Gladstone, Queensland, for an ambitious project that could feature a 3.6 GW solar-powered hydrogen facility. The project, Pacific Solar Hydrogen, will join the growing group of gigawatt-scale green hydrogen project announcements across Australia. Pacific Solar Hydrogen – planned for the North Callide region, 70 km from Gladstone – has begun initial environmental impact studies and irradiance monitoring. The developers are currently liaising with key industry stakeholders to streamline the development process. The company said its key strategic decision was to "place priority on securing enough suitable land to be able to generate enough in-house solar power and battery support to supply all the energy necessary for the large-scale hydrogen facility". While this marks an important milestone, the next, even bigger step is to secure finance and offtake deals. In the coming period, Austrom Hydrogen says it will explore partner opportunities both domestically and internationally. Its ultimate goal is to generate green hydrogen for export. "The technology for generating hydrogen more efficiently is evolving rapidly as is the demand for commercially produced quantities of green-powered hydrogen production," said Austrom Hydrogen Director Tonny Jorgensen. "Along with contributing significantly to Australia's export market and economy, this project will provide thousands of jobs, boosting regional economies and help foreign industry partners achieve their green hydrogen targets." Hydrogen hotspots The company said that the Pacific Solar Hydrogen project is ideally positioned, with close proximity to the existing power grid and the Port of Gladstone, which is becoming Queensland's green hydrogen mecca. The traditional coal and gas hub of Gladstone has been selected to host two major projects – a gigawatt-scale green hydrogen and ammonia development and a gas injection facility to blend renewable hydrogen into its natural gas network. These projects could make it the first entire city in the nation to be on a blend of natural gas and hydrogen. The latest project announcement comes only days after the oversubscribed funding round run by the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) unmistakably showed that many companies are now ready to start building large-scale renewable hydrogen projects across a range of industries and end-users. Far outstripping the available funding of AU$70 million ($48.8 million), the funding round attracted 36 expressions of interest from prospective developers, representing more than AU$1 billion in total grant funding and covering almost 500 MW in proposed capacity. Another newcomer to the green hydrogen scene, Perth-based Infinite Blue Energy (IBE) recently unveiled a plan to deliver Australia's first green hydrogen baseload power plant. It will initially focus on providing 1,000 MW of green hydrogen using solar, wind and hydrogen fuel cells for 24/7 electricity supply. In April, the same company announced plans for the first of many green hydrogen projects in Western Australia, after securing an initial AU$300 million investment for the first phase of construction. Other companies that have announced gigawatt-scale plans in Western Australia include BP Australia, which is looking to develop around 1.5 GW of greenfield solar and wind projects. Siemens also aims to produce green hydrogen for local industry and export to Asia from up to 5 GW of wind and solar capacity. Another mega-project underway in Western Australia is the Asian Renewable Energy Hub (AREH), which could feature up to 15 GW of solar and wind capacity to supply local energy users in the Pilbara region. There are also plans to develop a green hydrogen manufacturing hub for domestic use and export to Asia. Recently, AREH moved forward after being recommended for environmental approval.

Australia experienced a 64% decline in investment in large-scale solar and wind projects in the first half of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, according to BloombergNEF. The drop, from $1.6 billion to $556 million, is attributed to grid limitations and planning approval delays. No new wind projects reached financial close, a situation last seen in 2021.The BloombergNEF report emphasizes the need for Australia to accelerate its renewable energy transition to meet clean energy targets, as the industry faces significant challenges. The slowdown in investment highlights the strong headwinds impacting project implementation. Why did Australia's large-scale solar investment drop 64% in early 2025? Grid congestion and capacity issues have limited the ability to connect new solar projects to the network. Lengthy and complex planning and approval processes have delayed project timelines. Uncertainty in government policy and regulatory frameworks has deterred investor confidence. Rising costs of materials and labor have increased project expenses, impacting financial viability. Competition for land and resources has intensified, complicating project development. Changes in global supply chains and trade policies have affected the availability of solar components. Financial market volatility has made securing funding more challenging for large-scale projects. Shifts in energy demand and market dynamics have influenced investment priorities. Environmental and community opposition has led to additional hurdles in project approvals.

(MOU) to establish the viability of lithium-ion cell manufacturing in Western Australia (WA). Naturally, such a possibility would be a terrific increase for

French renewables developer Neoen has been given the green light by the South Australian state government. Located around 23 km southeast of Port Pirie and 3 km north

3 gigawatts (GW) of long-duration energy storage capacity in New South Wales, Australia. This initiative aims to enhance the region's energy infrastructure by

rapid solar as well as wind penetrations rise to 52% last year, while in South Australia utility-scale and rooftop solar had the ability to supply the equivalent to

services agreement to manage the 100MW Merredin Solar Farm in Western Australia. The Merredin Solar Farm is the initial Australian project to be

FRV to supply PV power created from the 90MW Sebastopol Solar Farm in the Australian state of New South Wales, Australia. The 90MW plant, situated 16km

14.7 GW rooftop solar is currently the second biggest generator by capacity in Australia, according to the Australian Energy Council's (AEC) latest Quarterly