Latest Battery Storage News

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Mainfreight Limited’s 2026 Annual Report reveals a 2.8% rise in revenue to NZ$5.38 billion, while profit before tax slipped 8.5% to NZ$351 million. The integrated logistics group is investing heavily in property and technology, advancing sustainability despite regional profit challenges.
Victor Sage
Victor Sage
30 June 2026
HMC Capital has cleared key regulatory hurdles and locked in a $603 million investment from KKR, trimming its stake in the energy platform now rebranded as Illuma Energy. The deal paves the way for expanded battery storage projects and underpins a targeted development milestone in 2026.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
26 June 2026
Contact Energy's May 2026 report reveals increased mass market electricity and gas sales alongside reduced generation costs and robust hydro storage levels. The company continues to invest heavily in renewable projects amid mixed wholesale price trends.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
16 June 2026
1414 Degrees has cleared a key technical hurdle at its Aurora Energy Precinct in South Australia, moving its Stage 1 battery storage project into commercial transmission negotiations amid strong interest from major data centre players.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
15 June 2026
X2M Connect has partnered with Resi Ventures to deploy its AI-driven platform in regional Australian data centres, starting with a major integrated precinct near Ballarat. The collaboration targets the surging demand for edge computing and sustainable energy management across regional infrastructure.
Sophie Babbage
Sophie Babbage
11 June 2026
Tasmea Limited is set to acquire Maxim Group for up to A$254 million, bolstering its presence in Victoria and accelerating exposure to high-growth sectors like Data Centres, BESS, and Infrastructure. The deal promises immediate EPS accretion of around 31% and positions Tasmea as one of the largest electrical contractors on the ASX.
Victor Sage
Victor Sage
2 June 2026
Monadelphous has landed $120 million worth of new contracts spanning resources and renewable energy, including a key battery storage project for Fortescue and expanded services for Rio Tinto.
Victor Sage
Victor Sage
22 May 2026
Synertec has secured a non-binding Letter of Intent with a top Australian energy operator to kick off a multi-million dollar operational technology upgrade, signalling momentum in its energy tech pipeline.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
19 May 2026
Elevra Lithium's updated scoping study for its North American Lithium mine expansion reveals a faster ramp-up to 338 ktpa spodumene concentrate with stable costs and a significant increase in project value.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
12 May 2026
AGL Energy tightens its FY26 earnings outlook, buoyed by strong operational performance and strategic investments in batteries and gas peaking assets amid rising electricity demand driven by data centres and electrification.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
6 May 2026
Synertec Corporation has signed a non-binding MoU with Hitachi Energy to jointly develop battery energy storage systems and microgrid solutions targeting Australia’s booming energy and data centre sectors.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
5 May 2026
Ore Resources (ASX: OR3) has kicked off a 3,000m reverse circulation drilling campaign at its Coolgardie Lithium Projects, targeting strike extensions and infill at the Big Red and Potoroo pegmatites. The program follows strong historical lithium intercepts and promising metallurgical testwork, with results due in June 2026.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
5 May 2026