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Rooftop Solar Output Surges
Source: news.com.au
Title: “Rooftop solar output surges 20 per cent”
Published: April 27, 2025
Australia’s rooftop solar energy production increased by 20% between December 2024 and February 2025, totaling 10,592 GWh. This growth is attributed to favorable weather conditions and a rise in solar panel installations. New South Wales led with a 25.4% increase, followed by Victoria (23.1%) and South Australia (22.5%). Currently, over one-third of Australian households have rooftop solar panels, contributing to a record 46% of the electricity market being supplied by renewable sources in the last quarter of 2024.
Major Solar Projects Advance
Source: The Courier Mail
Title: “Stanwell set to plug into massive $500m solar farm”
Published: April 26, 2025
The $500 million Aldoga Solar Farm in Queensland has been completed seven months ahead of schedule. The 480MWp facility has begun exporting electricity to the National Electricity Market. Under a Power Purchase Agreement, Stanwell will acquire 100% of the solar farm’s output to supply clean energy to its commercial and industrial customers.
Source: The Guardian
Title: “Rio Tinto’s solar power and battery purchase for Gladstone aluminium operations praised as ‘right direction'”
Published: March 13, 2025
Additionally, Rio Tinto has entered into 20-year agreements with Edify Energy to purchase 90% of the solar power and battery storage capacity generated by the Smoky Creek and Guthrie’s Gap solar stations in Queensland. This move aims to reduce the company’s reliance on traditional energy sources and is expected to cover 80% of the Boyne smelter’s electricity needs, reducing its direct emissions by 70%.
Government Initiatives and Policies
Source: Daily Telegraph
Title: “Albo’s power pledge to save Aussies $2300”
Published: April 8, 2025
The Albanese government has pledged to cut the cost of home batteries by 30% through the Cheaper Home Batteries Program, set to launch on July 1, 2025. This initiative aims to reduce energy bills by promoting battery installation alongside rooftop solar systems. Households with existing solar could save up to $1,100 annually, while those installing both solar and batteries may save up to $2,300.
Source: Reuters
Title: “Where do Australia’s political parties stand on energy policy?”
Published: April 24, 2025
In the upcoming federal election, energy policy is a key issue. The Labor party aims for 82% renewable energy by 2030 and net-zero emissions by 2050, committing $2.3 billion for household solar battery subsidies and $2 billion for clean energy technology. The Liberal-National coalition proposes building seven nuclear power plants to replace coal-fired stations, although nuclear energy is currently banned in Australia.
Advances in Battery Storage
Source: wikipedia.org
Title: “Battery energy storage system”
Published: April 28, 2025
Australia is investing in large-scale battery storage projects to support its renewable energy goals. Notably, the Collie Synergy and Collie Neoen projects in Western Australia are each set to provide 2,000 MWh of storage capacity. These developments are crucial for managing energy supply and demand, especially as solar and wind power generation increases.