Member News

What’s New from Our Members

Discover the latest news, innovations and industry developments from Smart Energy Council members across Australia’s renewable energy sector. From new projects and partnerships to technology, investment and business milestones, explore what our members are achieving across the smart energy industry.

I Want Energy Marks 18 Years in Tasmania’s Renewable Energy Industry

Fronius introduces Reserva battery promotion as household storage demand grows

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Supply Partners appointed Australian distributor for SAJ energy storage solutions

VoltX Energy customers - Mick from Bangor and Bill from Punchbowl

VoltX Energy highlights barriers to home battery uptake among older Australians

Amber reflects on Australia’s home battery boom as installations pass 500,000

FoxESS joins industry in marking Australia’s 500,000 home battery milestone

Australian Renewable Energy Industry Unites to Power 25 Children’s Centres Across South East Asia

Batteries on wheels: Amber’s July 2026 V2X fleet update

Fox ESS Launches POWER BEAST to Simplify C&I Energy Storage Deployment

State Electricity Commission of Victoria and Energy Dome to develop Victoria’s first long-duration battery project at new innovation precinct

Sigenergy Cuts Battery Costs With $1,000-a-9kWh Module Discount, Stacking With Federal Rebate for Savings of Upto $10,000

Powering the Pacific: Smart Commercial Energy’s Morere Village Project highlights renewable energy’s role in transforming remote communities

Share your story with the clean energy industry

Have news to share?

Smart Energy Council members may have the opportunity to share company news, project milestones, partnerships, industry achievements and other relevant updates with our smart energy community, depending on their membership level.

If you have a story you’d like us to consider for Member News, send your submission to marketing@smartenergy.org.au with the information and assets outlined below.

What to submit

Please include:

  • Headline: A clear title for your news story.
  • Article: Up to 800 words, supplied as editable text. (word format preffered)
  • Image(s): One high-resolution landscape hero image, minimum 1200×800 px, supplied as a JPG or PNG. You can attach other images to be used in the article.
  • Link: A link to your website, media release or further information, where relevant.
  • Media Contact: Name and email address of the person we can place as media contact in the end.

What we feature

Member News is designed to showcase meaningful company and industry developments, including new projects, major partnerships, business milestones, research, investment, appointments and other achievements relevant to Australia’s renewable energy industry.

Submission Guidelines

Member News opportunities and frequency of publication may vary depending on your Smart Energy Council membership level. Please check your membership benefits or contact our membership team to confirm what is included in your membership.

Please note: Member News is not a product promotion or advertising channel. We do not publish product advertisements, sales promotions, special offers or other primarily commercial promotional content.

All submissions are subject to editorial review. The Smart Energy Council reserves the right to edit submissions for length, clarity, style and relevance, and submission does not guarantee publication.

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Sector Scope

  • Local manufacturers
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Policy Scope

  • Supply Chain
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  • Manufacturing Incentives
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Technology Scope

  • Solar
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Policy Scope

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