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Meridian Energy's April 2026 operating report highlights robust hydro inflows and retail sales growth while electricity futures prices continue to decline.

Delorean Corporation has banked a $5.76 million cash refund from the Australian Government’s FY2025 R&D Tax Incentive, underpinning its bioenergy infrastructure growth. Another refund linked to FY2026 expenditure is anticipated next year.

Contact Energy is set for a leadership shift as Chair Rob McDonald retires after eight transformative years, handing the reins to director Jon Macdonald, whose governance experience promises continuity amid ongoing renewable expansion.

Frontier Energy has appointed Jamie Cullen as Executive Chair and is closing in on binding senior debt terms to fund its Waroona Renewable Energy Project, while finalising contracts with tier one suppliers and divesting a non-core asset.

Delorean Corporation reported solid progress in Q3 FY2026, including a positive Final Investment Decision for its NSW1 Horsley Park bioenergy facility backed by $30.5 million in grants, alongside ongoing construction at its flagship SA1 Salisbury project.

MPR Australia has no ongoing operations following its $19 million asset sale and is weighing shareholder returns against new business acquisitions amid legacy claims.

Fortescue Ltd has greenlit a US$680 million expansion of its Pilbara renewable energy infrastructure, aiming to deliver 200MW of additional capacity by 2028 to meet rising industrial and data centre demand while advancing its Real Zero by 2030 emissions target.

Mercury has lifted its FY2026 EBITDAF guidance by 5%, citing better-than-expected renewable generation from hydro and new assets. The upgrade signals disciplined portfolio management but remains sensitive to hydrological variability.

Meridian Energy's March 2026 report reveals robust retail sales growth and healthy hydro storage despite falling electricity futures prices, prompting a downward revision of FY26 capital expenditure guidance.

Delorean Corporation has approved the Final Investment Decision for its 100% owned NSW1 Horsley Park Bioenergy Facility, supported by $30.5 million in grants. Construction is planned to start in Q3 2026, pending the securing of $31.6 million in additional funding.

ClearVue Technologies has achieved a key international certification for its innovative solar panels and is deepening its strategic alliance with Helios Power, setting the stage for expanded commercial deployment in the building-integrated photovoltaics market.

Frontier Energy has secured indicative senior debt terms worth around $220 million for its Waroona Renewable Energy Project, moving closer to finalising financing and supply contracts. The company is also considering mezzanine financing to optimise its funding structure.