Sophie Vorrath

The China-based home battery maker that dominated Australia's rebate-fuelled boom has unveiled its latest offering – and this time it might not need a jacket to get through Melbourne winters.

Australian solar innovator 5B has landed a new order for 70 MW of its pre-assembled, rapid-deploying solar to supply the shape-shifting Aurora Energy Precinct in South Australia.

The world's largest battery-electric ship, a 130-metre vessel made in Australian by Incat Tasmania, has officially started ferrying passengers – including cars and buses – between Argentina and Uruguay in South America.

First wind project to join NSW grid in 2.5 years notches up another major milestone, with construction and energisation of its substation now complete.

All 18 of the concrete turbine foundations have been poured at the first wind farm to begin construction in Australia this year, paving the way for the delivery of turbine parts.

Households and businesses affected by the staged decommissioning of a private gas WA network can get up to $2,000 towards going electric, but can opt for bottled gas, too.

State says it plans to be the first to legalise plug-in solar and battery installations, a potential game-changer for renters and apartment dwellers.

State says it plans to be the first to legalise plug-in solar and battery installations, a potential game-changer for renters and apartment dwellers.

China battery giant reveals it has been selected as the tech partner for a major new Australian project, and sees huge interest in sodium ion technology.

China battery giant reveals it has been selected as the tech partner for a major new Australian project, and sees huge interest in sodium ion technology.