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Octopus Australia is proud to announce a significant milestone in the development of Blind Creek Solar Farm and Battery, with the project receiving critical grid connection approval.

Octopus Australia has today announced the successful financial close and commencement of construction of its 80MW Fulham Solar Farm and 128MWh Battery project, valued at over $300m.

Octopus Australia is pleased to announce a significant milestone for its Blackstone Battery, with the project receiving planning approval from the Ipswich City Council.

Octopus Australia is pleased to announce that it has successfully obtained approval for the Generator Performance Standards (GPS) at Fulham Hybrid Battery project, a 128MWh DC-coupled battery and 80MW Solar Farm.

Octopus Australia is pleased to announce the successful acquisition of an additional 28,000 hectares of land near Deniliquin, NSW, for the development of the new 1GW Merino Wind Farm. This land is adjacent to the 400MW Saltbush (formerly Hay Plains) Wind Farm also owned by Octopus.

In response to Octopus Australia’s growth of assets, which now amasses $8.8bn in development assets and over $1.1bn in operating assets, Octopus Australia has restructured its senior leadership team.

Australia's Cheaper Home Batteries Program commenced on 1 July 2025, offering households, small businesses and community organisations an upfront rebate of approximately 30% on eligible battery installations. Discover more news from the month in our latest Renewable Energy Market Update.

Australia’s electricity sector is experiencing one of the most significant transformations in its history, driven by the shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources. Learn more about Australia's electricity evolution in our latest article.

In May 2025, the Victorian Government unveiled a comprehensive $4.3 billion transmission plan aimed at transforming the state's energy infrastructure to support its ambitious renewable energy targets. Discover more news from the month in our latest Renewable Energy Market Update.

Last month, the Australian Government released its Federal Budget, outlining plans to promote an Australian green metals industry as well as to stimulate investment in renewable projects through a $2 billion commitment to the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC). Discover more news from the month in our latest Renewable Energy Market Update.

In what will hopefully be one of many positive energy and climate commitments made in the lead up to the 2025 Federal Election, reports suggest that the Albanese Labor government is set to strengthen financial support for household batteries and other residential efficiency measures. Discover more news from the month in our latest Renewable Energy Market Update.

A report from the Climate Council revealed that less than 1 in 10 Australians know the scale of renewable energy’s contribution to the energy mix – which last year was around 40%. Discover more news from the month in our latest Renewable Energy Market Update.