Latest Renewable Power News

High Peak Royalties finalises the sale of its geothermal subsidiary Torrens Energy to Northstar Energy, gaining significant equity and royalty interests while advancing South Australia's clean energy ambitions.

Champion Iron Limited has announced a conditional cash tender offer to acquire Norwegian iron ore producer Rana Gruber for approximately US$289 million, backed by key financial partners La Caisse and Scotiabank. The deal aims to expand Champion’s high-grade iron ore portfolio and strengthen its position in the green steel supply chain.

Rio Tinto has completed due diligence on Calix’s Zesty Green Iron Demonstration Project, unlocking an initial $3 million investment and moving the venture closer to commercial reality.

Pilot Energy has sold its option to lease a solar development site to Strike Energy, a move prompted by recent government policy changes excluding blue hydrogen from key tax incentives.

Sparc Hydrogen has reached a pivotal milestone with sustained hydrogen generation at its Roseworthy pilot plant, advancing its innovative photocatalytic water splitting technology towards commercialisation.

Vulcan Energy Resources has locked in a €2.2 billion financing package to fully fund Phase One of its Lionheart lithium and renewable energy project in Germany, marking a pivotal move from development to construction. The project aims to supply Europe with low-carbon lithium for electric vehicle batteries alongside renewable power and heat.

Synertec has secured a pivotal contract to supply its zero-emission Powerhouse system to Shell QGC’s Coal Seam Gas operations in Queensland, marking a significant step in industrial decarbonisation.

1414 Degrees advances its Aurora Energy Precinct with conditional approval for a major battery storage system and ongoing thermal energy storage development.

Bayan Mining has secured US Bureau of Land Management approval for its Desert Star Project in California, paving the way for field activities and a planned drilling program in 2026. The project’s proximity to major rare earth and gold mines underscores its strategic potential.

Lynas Rare Earths delivered record quarterly sales revenue of A$200.2 million in Q1 FY26, bolstered by a successful $932 million equity raise and strategic partnerships aimed at securing critical rare earth supply chains outside China.

Critical Minerals Group (ASX – CMG) reports significant progress in vanadium flow battery technology deployment, international supply chain engagements, and mine feasibility studies, positioning itself at the forefront of Australia’s renewable energy storage future.

NH3 Clean Energy has secured key government approval that streamlines regulatory processes for its WAH2 low-emissions ammonia project, keeping it on track for first production by 2026. This milestone underscores growing state support for decarbonisation initiatives in Western Australia’s strategic industrial zones.