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Industry intelligence from across the value chain

Policy developments, market analysis, investment signals, and project milestones - curated for Australia's advanced materials and battery sector.

The shape of PPAs is changing – from volume to value. Are you positioned to capture the premium in emerging NEM value pools?
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The shape of PPAs is changing – from volume to value. Are you positioned to capture the premium in emerging NEM value pools?

The shape of PPAs is changing – from volume to value. Are you positioned to capture the premium in emerging NEM value pools?

8 Oct 2026External
Tesla Supplier Reports Record Earnings From EV And Energy Storage Batteries
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Tesla Supplier Reports Record Earnings From EV And Energy Storage Batteries

Tesla Supplier Reports Record Earnings From EV And Energy Storage Batteries

8 Oct 2026External
GMG Announces 48% Increase in Energy Density, Doubling of Cycle Life and 94% Energy Efficiency for 6 Minute Fast Charge
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GMG Announces 48% Increase in Energy Density, Doubling of Cycle Life and 94% Energy Efficiency for 6 Minute Fast Charge

GMG Announces 48% Increase in Energy Density, Doubling of Cycle Life and 94% Energy Efficiency for 6 Minute Fast Charge

8 Oct 2026External
One in six new Mercedes passenger cars worldwide now fully electric
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One in six new Mercedes passenger cars worldwide now fully electric

One in six new Mercedes passenger cars worldwide now fully electric

8 Oct 2026External
Traton R&D chief: ‘Are we considering LFP? Yes, absolutely’
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Traton R&D chief: ‘Are we considering LFP? Yes, absolutely’

Traton R&D chief: ‘Are we considering LFP? Yes, absolutely’

8 Oct 2026External
South Korea picks solar, battery and EVs as key sectors in US$747 billion Green Industrial Plan
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South Korea picks solar, battery and EVs as key sectors in US$747 billion Green Industrial Plan

South Korea picks solar, battery and EVs as key sectors in US$747 billion Green Industrial Plan

8 Oct 2026External
Global BESS failure rates declined 99% between 2018 and 2025
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Global BESS failure rates declined 99% between 2018 and 2025

Global BESS failure rates declined 99% between 2018 and 2025

8 Oct 2026External
NMG Develops Low-carbon-Footprint Anode Material Coating Process in Collaboration with McGill University
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NMG Develops Low-carbon-Footprint Anode Material Coating Process in Collaboration with McGill University

NMG Develops Low-carbon-Footprint Anode Material Coating Process in Collaboration with McGill University

8 Oct 2026External
Advanced manufacturing takes centre stage as Aerotropolis investment reaches $34.6B
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Advanced manufacturing takes centre stage as Aerotropolis investment reaches $34.6B

Advanced manufacturing takes centre stage as Aerotropolis investment reaches $34.6B

8 Oct 2026External
Electrification could limit 1.5 degree overshoot
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Electrification could limit 1.5 degree overshoot

Electrification could limit 1.5 degree overshoot

8 Oct 2026External
Charged by Delta-Q Adds Sodium-Ion Battery Compatibility for Material Handling, Robotics, and Cold-Storage Equipment Through Acculon Energy Partnership
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Charged by Delta-Q Adds Sodium-Ion Battery Compatibility for Material Handling, Robotics, and Cold-Storage Equipment Through Acculon Energy Partnership

Charged by Delta-Q Adds Sodium-Ion Battery Compatibility for Material Handling, Robotics, and Cold-Storage Equipment Through Acculon Energy Partnership

8 Oct 2026External
New battery chemistry could help lithium-sulfur batteries store more energy
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New battery chemistry could help lithium-sulfur batteries store more energy

New battery chemistry could help lithium-sulfur batteries store more energy

8 Oct 2026External
‘It’s very counterintuitive’: The quantum batteries that upend the rules of charging
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‘It’s very counterintuitive’: The quantum batteries that upend the rules of charging

‘It’s very counterintuitive’: The quantum batteries that upend the rules of charging

8 Oct 2026External
Novacium Delivers First Batch of Prototype Batteries to STAT with Twice the Energy Capacity of Batteries Currently in Service
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Novacium Delivers First Batch of Prototype Batteries to STAT with Twice the Energy Capacity of Batteries Currently in Service

Novacium Delivers First Batch of Prototype Batteries to STAT with Twice the Energy Capacity of Batteries Currently in Service

8 Oct 2026External
The great big solar soak: Batteries are starting to drive up midday electricity prices
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The great big solar soak: Batteries are starting to drive up midday electricity prices

The great big solar soak: Batteries are starting to drive up midday electricity prices

8 Oct 2026External
Australian researchers set new efficiency record for perovskites, hope secret molecule can solve stability issues
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Australian researchers set new efficiency record for perovskites, hope secret molecule can solve stability issues

Australian researchers set new efficiency record for perovskites, hope secret molecule can solve stability issues

8 Oct 2026External
Australia: Eku Energy locks community deals for 2.76GWh Queensland BESS duo as Valo wins 1.6GWh contract
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Australia: Eku Energy locks community deals for 2.76GWh Queensland BESS duo as Valo wins 1.6GWh contract

Australia: Eku Energy locks community deals for 2.76GWh Queensland BESS duo as Valo wins 1.6GWh contract

8 Oct 2026External
Rooftop solar smashes output records in two states, as home batteries dull grid impact in sunny Spring
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Rooftop solar smashes output records in two states, as home batteries dull grid impact in sunny Spring

Rooftop solar smashes output records in two states, as home batteries dull grid impact in sunny Spring

8 Oct 2026External
The Driven Podcast: EVs outsell petrol again as Hyundai scraps Ioniq 3 Australian launch
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The Driven Podcast: EVs outsell petrol again as Hyundai scraps Ioniq 3 Australian launch

The Driven Podcast: EVs outsell petrol again as Hyundai scraps Ioniq 3 Australian launch

7 Oct 2026External
Investment giant seeks to add five-hour battery alongside panels and sheep at existing solar farm
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Investment giant seeks to add five-hour battery alongside panels and sheep at existing solar farm

Investment giant seeks to add five-hour battery alongside panels and sheep at existing solar farm

7 Oct 2026External
1 In 4 New Mercedes Cars Sold Last Quarter Had A Plug
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1 In 4 New Mercedes Cars Sold Last Quarter Had A Plug

1 In 4 New Mercedes Cars Sold Last Quarter Had A Plug

7 Oct 2026External
Octopus launches discounted public charging scheme for EV fleets
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Octopus launches discounted public charging scheme for EV fleets

Octopus launches discounted public charging scheme for EV fleets

7 Oct 2026External
Chinese ESS shipments still growing strongly but financial performance starting to diverge
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Chinese ESS shipments still growing strongly but financial performance starting to diverge

Chinese ESS shipments still growing strongly but financial performance starting to diverge

7 Oct 2026External
Winduction to charge electric buses – using tyres
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Winduction to charge electric buses – using tyres

Winduction to charge electric buses – using tyres

7 Oct 2026External
Hithium’s ∞Cell N785Ah vs CATL, HiNa, and its own LFP range: a sodium-ion comparison for BESS
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Hithium’s ∞Cell N785Ah vs CATL, HiNa, and its own LFP range: a sodium-ion comparison for BESS

Hithium’s ∞Cell N785Ah vs CATL, HiNa, and its own LFP range: a sodium-ion comparison for BESS

7 Oct 2026External
Believ to install over 600 EV charging points across Ayrshire
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Believ to install over 600 EV charging points across Ayrshire

Believ to install over 600 EV charging points across Ayrshire

7 Oct 2026External
Fraunhofer opens research centre in Braunschweig
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Fraunhofer opens research centre in Braunschweig

Fraunhofer opens research centre in Braunschweig

7 Oct 2026External
EDF Power Solutions Australia refers 800MWh wind-plus-storage site to EPBC Act
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EDF Power Solutions Australia refers 800MWh wind-plus-storage site to EPBC Act

EDF Power Solutions Australia refers 800MWh wind-plus-storage site to EPBC Act

7 Oct 2026External
Yindjibarndi Energy Corporation lodges DA for 1,500MW hybrid project in Western Australia
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Yindjibarndi Energy Corporation lodges DA for 1,500MW hybrid project in Western Australia

Yindjibarndi Energy Corporation lodges DA for 1,500MW hybrid project in Western Australia

7 Oct 2026External
Gentailers attack network EV charging plan
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Gentailers attack network EV charging plan

Gentailers attack network EV charging plan

7 Oct 2026External
Rooftop installs rise on back of battery rebate scheme
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Rooftop installs rise on back of battery rebate scheme

Rooftop installs rise on back of battery rebate scheme

7 Oct 2026External
Electrifying big apartment buildings is complex, but huge cost savings from ditching gas justify the pain
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Electrifying big apartment buildings is complex, but huge cost savings from ditching gas justify the pain

Electrifying big apartment buildings is complex, but huge cost savings from ditching gas justify the pain

7 Oct 2026External
e-Storage to deliver 200 MWh BESS for OX2 in NSW
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e-Storage to deliver 200 MWh BESS for OX2 in NSW

e-Storage to deliver 200 MWh BESS for OX2 in NSW

7 Oct 2026External
Utility solar power hits record high in first month of Spring, as gas generation falls to new low
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Utility solar power hits record high in first month of Spring, as gas generation falls to new low

Utility solar power hits record high in first month of Spring, as gas generation falls to new low

7 Oct 2026External
Sydney Composites backs rapid heat transfer technology to boost manufacturing output
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Sydney Composites backs rapid heat transfer technology to boost manufacturing output

Sydney Composites backs rapid heat transfer technology to boost manufacturing output

7 Oct 2026External
Synchronous condensers essential in push for renewables
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Synchronous condensers essential in push for renewables

Synchronous condensers essential in push for renewables

6 Oct 2026External
Canadian Solar’s e-STORAGE to deliver 200MWh BESS for Australian solar-plus-storage site
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Canadian Solar’s e-STORAGE to deliver 200MWh BESS for Australian solar-plus-storage site

Canadian Solar’s e-STORAGE to deliver 200MWh BESS for Australian solar-plus-storage site

6 Oct 2026External
Atmos Renewables closes financing on 1.6GWh Capacity Investment Scheme-backed battery storage system in Australia
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Atmos Renewables closes financing on 1.6GWh Capacity Investment Scheme-backed battery storage system in Australia

Atmos Renewables closes financing on 1.6GWh Capacity Investment Scheme-backed battery storage system in Australia

6 Oct 2026External
“Monumental”: Key renewable energy road routes get $1.28 billion injection from NSW, federal governments
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“Monumental”: Key renewable energy road routes get $1.28 billion injection from NSW, federal governments

“Monumental”: Key renewable energy road routes get $1.28 billion injection from NSW, federal governments

6 Oct 2026External
Horizon advances solar and battery solution to power remote WA town
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Horizon advances solar and battery solution to power remote WA town

Horizon advances solar and battery solution to power remote WA town

6 Oct 2026External
Construction begins on wind farm and big battery to power huge mine and push state closer to 100 pct renewables
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Construction begins on wind farm and big battery to power huge mine and push state closer to 100 pct renewables

Construction begins on wind farm and big battery to power huge mine and push state closer to 100 pct renewables

6 Oct 2026External
Owner of state’s biggest wind farm wants to add an even bigger facility next door, with a very big battery
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Owner of state’s biggest wind farm wants to add an even bigger facility next door, with a very big battery

Owner of state’s biggest wind farm wants to add an even bigger facility next door, with a very big battery

6 Oct 2026External
Keep on truckin' to electrify
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Keep on truckin' to electrify

Keep on truckin' to electrify

6 Oct 2026External
Researchers explore potential of lithium-sulphur batteries
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Researchers explore potential of lithium-sulphur batteries

Researchers explore potential of lithium-sulphur batteries

6 Oct 2026External
Valo’s Steve Merrick on why accurate state of charge estimation remains energy storage’s ‘unsolved problem’
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Valo’s Steve Merrick on why accurate state of charge estimation remains energy storage’s ‘unsolved problem’

Valo’s Steve Merrick on why accurate state of charge estimation remains energy storage’s ‘unsolved problem’

6 Oct 2026External
Fraunhofer expands South Korean battery research partnership
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Fraunhofer expands South Korean battery research partnership

Fraunhofer expands South Korean battery research partnership

6 Oct 2026External
Build your BESS against future energy scenarios, not today’s price curves – IPP
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Build your BESS against future energy scenarios, not today’s price curves – IPP

Build your BESS against future energy scenarios, not today’s price curves – IPP

6 Oct 2026External
Mixed stock market listing fortunes for energy storage technology firms ESS Inc, ZincFive and InoBat
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Mixed stock market listing fortunes for energy storage technology firms ESS Inc, ZincFive and InoBat

Mixed stock market listing fortunes for energy storage technology firms ESS Inc, ZincFive and InoBat

6 Oct 2026External
French energy giant seeks federal green tick for wind farm and big battery in hotly contested REZ
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French energy giant seeks federal green tick for wind farm and big battery in hotly contested REZ

French energy giant seeks federal green tick for wind farm and big battery in hotly contested REZ

6 Oct 2026External
Lucid Production Plunges As The EV Maker Tries To Clear Inventory
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Lucid Production Plunges As The EV Maker Tries To Clear Inventory

Lucid Production Plunges As The EV Maker Tries To Clear Inventory

6 Oct 2026External

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