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Octopus Australia is committed to creating real and lasting change for our stakeholders including investors, communities and the environment. Watch our latest video to hear from our Stakeholder Engagement Manager, Matt Moncrieff, and Co-Managing Director of Renewables Australia, Sonia Teitel, on how we are fostering meaningful community relationships.

Our Co-Managing Director of Renewables Australia, Darren Brown, sits down with Livewire’s Chris Conway for an installment of the Rules of Investing podcast. Darren shares his unique perspectives gained from his experience in both fossil fuels and renewables, providing valuable insights into the energy sector’s evolution, the transformative changes taking place, and the opportunities for investors in Australia's renewable energy market.

During the month of September, Queensland large scale solar hit a record 34% of total generation, at the same time coal output hit a record low in terms of absolute generation. Discover more news from the month in our latest Renewable Energy Market Update.

Our August 2024 Renewable Energy Market Update covers the outlook for renewables in Q3 and includes key findings from the Australian Energy Market Operator’s Electricity Statement of Opportunity Report.

At Octopus Australia, we’re harnessing capital and expertise to accelerate Australia’s energy transition. Watch our video to hear from our CEO, Sam Reynolds, on how we are mobilising the capital needed in the energy sector.

Our July 2024 Renewable Energy Market Update includes key highlights from the Australian Energy Market Operator’s and Australian Energy Regulator’s Q2 2024 energy market reports and the record-breaking renewable energy output experienced during the month.

Our June 2024 Renewable Energy Market Update includes key points from AEMO's Integrated System Plan and details of submissions from the government's first Capacity Investment Scheme tender round.

Our May 2024 Renewable Energy Market Update includes highlights for the renewable energy sector from the Federal Government's 2024-25 budget, key takeaways from the latest CSIRO GenCost Report and details of the extension of Eraring Power Station.

Our April 2024 Renewable Energy Market Update includes key insights from the AEMO and AER Q1 Quarterly Reports, the Government's announcement of first tender rounds under the expanded CIS and Australia's plan to increase capability in green manufacturing and technology.

Hear our Director of Energy Markets and Analytics, Brent Collyer, shed some light on the outlook for Australia's energy market and explore how integrated renewable energy assets will play a pivotal role in bridging the gap left by decommissioned coal plants. Our Head of Wholesale, Campbell Ross, also provides an update on our OASIS product.

Discover the latest trends and insights in the Australian renewable energy market. Our March 2024 update covers the release of sheep for grazing at Darlington Point Solar farm and key insights from the Federal Government CIS design paper and the CEC 2024 annual report.

Discover the latest trends and insights in the Australian renewable energy market. Our February 2024 update covers the recent storm driven chaos in Victoria’s electricity system, Australia’s new fuel emission standards and how Power Purchase Agreements have experienced a strong start in 2024.

Watch our CEO, Sam Reynolds chat to Zenith's Head of Responsible Investment and Sustainability, Dugald Higgins, about our OREO Fund and find out what makes our approach to renewable energy investment unique.

Discover the latest trends and insights in the Australian renewable energy market with Octopus Investments. Our January 2024 update covers the AEMO's 2024 draft Integrated System Plan, findings from the CSRIO's draft GenCost report and NEM's lower than expected volatility across December and the new year.

Discover the latest trends and insights in the Australian renewable energy market with Octopus Investments. Our December 2023 update covers commitments at COP 28, transmission upgrades and battery storage construction.

Discover the latest trends and insights in the Australian renewable energy market with Octopus Investments. Our November 2023 update covers the latest developments in solar, wind, and hydroelectric power, as well as the regulatory landscape and investment opportunities.

Rooftop solar drives more renewables records as spring continues Carrying on a theme from our last two updates, more renewables records were…

Yet more NEM records fall under favourable spring weather  Records continue to fall in the NEM, with favourable spring weather driving high…

Renewable energy records continue to tumble  Coming off the back of a record breaking FY23, which saw Solar, Wind and Hydro account for…

Retailers Mojo Power and QEnergy Collapse  Ongoing high prices and volatility in wholesale markets have claimed the demise of a further…

Liddell Power Station retires in NSW On the 28th of April, the final unit of the Liddell Power station was turned off, marking the end of 52-years…

Brookfield buys Origin  Brookfield Asset Management has agreed to buy Origin Energy for $18.7 billion. The offer was fully endorsed by the…

Sun cable entering into administration. What happened and why?  Sun cable announced that it was entering voluntary administration, potentially…

With investors signalling decarbonisation as THE key investment theme over the next few decades, it was great to feature in Livewire’s recent series that delved deeper into the state of play, and the opportunity that exists.

Dennis Freedman, head of investment and development, Octopus Investments Australia, discusses the opportunity renewables present for Australian investors.

The term Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) appears to be the buzz word of the day. But what exactly is a REZ, and as an educated investor, why should you care?

Large-scale power cuts caused by ageing coalfired utilities are just one of several reasons why Octopus Investments Australia is prepping its new $100 million fund to launch by the end of this year.

Industry insiders have figured out, is that Australia’s energy system is transitioning faster than most predicted. Find out more here.

Australia’s predestined shift from hydrocarbons to renewable energy is set to have a profound impact in the fight against climate change at what is a critical inflexion point

LIVEWIRE EXCLUSIVE Livewire Markets FOLLOW CONTACT The announcement that Victoria’s Yallourn power station, a coal-fired plant that currently provides up to 20% of the state’s energy needs, will be closing in 2028, four years earlier than previously planned, emphasises not only the appeal of alternative energy solutions but also the urgency to implement the solutions fast.