Hydro Tasmania has launched an open call for proposals from new wind and solar projects across the state to increase the amount of electricity available to the Tasmanian grid. The utility is seeking a commercial offtake arrangement with one or more projects capable of supplying up to 1,500 GWh of power each year. The deadline for submission of expressions of interest is December 5, 2025.
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Australia’s Minister for Climate Change and Energy has announced the results of Tender 4 under the Capacity Investment Scheme (CIS), which aims to support the national renewable energy target of 82 per cent. A total of 20 projects were selected with a cumulative capacity of 6.6 GW, exceeding the initial plan of 6 GW. Of these, 12 hybrid projects integrating wind or solar with battery storage contribute over 3,500 MW.
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ACEN Australia’s 900 MW Robbins Island Wind project has received approval from the federal government after more than eight years of assessment across all government levels. The project is expected to contribute over $30 million each year to the Tasmanian economy. Additionally, the associated transmission line is undergoing a separate approvals process, which is expected to conclude in 2026.
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EDF has successfully completed its first Kangaroo senior bond issuance in Australia, raising AUD 1 billion through two tranches. The issuance included AUD 500 million with a 10-year maturity carrying a 5.636 per cent fixed coupon, and another AUD 500 million with a 20-year maturity at a 6.627 per cent fixed coupon. The bonds are expected to be rated BBB by S&P, Baa1 by Moody’s, and BBB+ by Fitch.
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Atmos Renewables has acquired a majority stake in the 316 MW Hornsdale wind farm in South Australia from Neoen.The company previously held minority interests across the three stages of the project and will assume full ownership and control following the transaction. Reportedly, the settlement is expected in the latter half of 2025, subject to customary conditions precedent. The wind farm has been operational since 2017.
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APG Asset Management (APG) has formed a partnership with Octopus Australia and intends to invest over AUD 1 billion in OASIS, which is Octopus Australia’s flagship renewable energy platform. The partnership will speed up Octopus Australia’s growing pipeline of utility-scale solar, wind, and battery storage projects. Furthermore, APG has joined the existing investors in Octopus Australia platform.
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Envision Energy and FERA Australia have inked an agreement to develop large-scale hybrid renewable energy projects across Australia’s National Electricity Market (NEM). The projects will have the potential to deliver upto 1 GW of wind generation capacity and 1.5 GWh of battery energy storage. The partnership between Envision Energy and FERA Australia will launch with a pilot project in Victoria
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The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has launched a AUD 60 million funding round for research and development (R&D). The R&D is to discover innovative solutions for ultra low-cost solar. The funding reflects ARENA’s ambition for innovation in solar PV and will focus on six areas across two streams. The first stream covers cells and modules, while the second stream covers balance of systems, operation and maintenance.
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The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has awarded up to AUD 432 million in grant funding to Orica’s Hunter Valley hydrogen hub. The hydrogen hub will receive the funding as the second recipient of ARENA’s Hydrogen Headstart Program. The hub will produce renewable hydrogen using a 50 MW electrolyser powered by renewable electricity. Furthermore, the hydrogen produced will replace natural gas in Orica’s ammonia production process.
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Gamuda Bhd (Gamuda) has inked an agreement with the Downie family to co-develop a portfolio of large-scale renewable energy projects in Central Tasmania, Australia. Under the agreement, Gamuda will take an unspecified equity stake in the portfolio. The portfolio has a combined capacity of 600 MW of wind and solar energy and up to 600 MW of battery storage. Reportedly, the project costs have not been disclosed.
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Metlen Energy and Metals (METLEN) has reached financial close on a refinancing of all its operating and under-construction assets in Australia. Furthermore, the financial close was reached with lenders, namely Deutsche Bank, Intesa Sanpaolo (IMI CIB Division), and Westpac Banking Corporation. Once operational, the solar portfolio will produce renewable energy of almost 1 TWh annually.
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European Energy has inked PPA with Amazon Australia to supply renewable electricity from solar parks in Australia. The agreement covers the Mokoan Solar Park and Winton North Solar Park in Victoria, as well as the Bullyard Solar Park in Queensland. The Mokoan Solar Park is already operational, while the Winton North Solar Park and Bullyard Solar Park are in the pre-construction procurement phase.
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Origin Energy has reached a significant milestone in the development of its 1.5 GW Yanco Delta wind farm by securing full transmission access rights totalling 1,460 MW from Australian EnergyCo. The latter is the statutory authority responsible for leading the development of the renewable energy zone (REZ) and associated transmission network infrastructure in New South Wales (NSW), Australia. The wind farm is set to be developed on a vast 33,000-hectare site located 10 km north-west of Jerilderie in southern NSW.
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ACEN Australia has concluded AUD 750 million portfolio debt financing for its operating renewable assets, along with financing for its new projects in Australia. This transaction will aid the financing of the company’s near-complete 400 MW Stubbo solar project in NSW. Furthermore, this transaction was supported by a group of 11 Australian and international lenders. Morgan Stanley and Macquarie Capital acted as joint financial advisors for the transaction.
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Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) through its CI Energy Transition Fund I (ETF I) has secured AUD 814 million for the Murchison green hydrogen project in Western Australia. This financing has been secured through the Australian Government’s Hydrogen Headstart program. This green hydrogen project will produce approximately 1.8 million tonnes of green ammonia annually. It is located 20 km north of Kalbarri in the mid-west region .
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Ark Energy has inked a supply contract with Hanwha Energy for its Richmond Valley Solar & BESS project in New South Wales. This contract focuses on manufacturing, delivery, and installation of a lithium iron phosphate battery with a 275 MW power capacity and an energy storage capacity of up to 2,200 MWh over eight hours. Furthermore, under this contract, Hanwha Energy will provide Ark Energy with a complete BESS solution, including batteries and inverters.
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Eku Energy has secured a NSW long duration storage long-term energy service agreement from AEMO Services. The agreement is for a 100 MW/ 800 MWh Griffith battery energy storage system (BESS) in Yoogali, within the Griffith local government area (LGA) of New South Wales. The project will provide an eight-hour-duration storage capacity to store excess renewable energy and dispatch it during periods of high demand.
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Akaysha Energy has inked a long-term offtake agreement with Gunvor Group for its large-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) project. The agreement includes a risk-hedging offtake product known as a battery revenue swap agreement which will ensure revenue certainty for the project. The project is currently under construction and is expected to begin operations by 2026. It will be able to charge from excess solar generation and store enough energy to power approximately 200,000 homes for up to two hours.
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Pacific Green has inked binding documents to sell 100 per cent of its shares in the Limestone Coast North Energy Park to Intera Renewables. This transaction is valued at $ 293 million. The Limestone Coast North Energy Park is a 250 MW/ 500 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) project located at the Limestone Coast region of South Australia. Furthermore, as part of this transaction, Pacific Green will be retained to manage the project’s construction until it reaches commercial operations.
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Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), through its Copenhagen Infrastructure V (CI V) fund, has commenced construction of the 240 MW/960 MWh Summerfield battery in Australia. This decision follows the financial investment decision made in September 2024. The project is situated in South Australia near existing transmission infrastructure. Furthermore, Summerfield has entered into a 10-year offtake agreement with Origin Energy.
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