The Renewable Energy Bill allows for the Energy Minister to declare specified transmission, renewable energy or storage projects a Priority Energy Project (PEP). Once declared a PEP, further changes introduce...
The NSW Government released a Consultation Paper on Data Centres on 27 March 2026 that outlines five key principles to balance the growth of the data centre sector with the...
The New South Wales Government has declared two large-scale pumped hydro energy storage projects as Critical State Significant Infrastructure (CSSI), highlighting their strategic importance to the National Electricity Market (NEM).
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the transition to renewable energy sources are emerging sectors already shifting the landscape for investors, employers, and the public on a global scale. While the pace...
In recent months there has been media coverage of foreign investors experiencing difficulty in securing Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) approval to acquire energy infrastructure, in particular local electricity projects.
Pumped hydro making waves in Australia – the role of pumped hydro energy storage in Australia’s energy future
In this article we examine what the increased investment into the clean energy economy could potentially mean for the Australian energy transition M&A market.
As the energy industry continues to undergo a substantial shift towards sustainable and renewable sources, insurers find themselves navigating new terrain, filled with novel challenges and increased risks. Renewable energy...
As foreshadowed in our previous article, new mandatory climate reporting came into effect on 1 January 2025. Despite the Coalition's vow to repeal the new laws if it wins the...
The NSW Government has announced its Renewable Energy Planning Framework which will form a key part of the development assessment process renewable energy projects and associated infrastructure in NSW.
The solar industry is on the rise as solar energy continues to grow as a major contributor to electricity supply in Australia. According to the Clean Energy Australia 2024 Report,...
In the vastness of Australia's landscape, remote communities have traditionally had difficulty maintaining a supply of reliable and sustainable energy. Those communities who are literally 'off the grid' have typically...