Daily Briefing

Monday 27 July 2026

Shared Sector Insights Group briefing. 3 energy policy, market, grid, funding, and project signals monitored.

Federal Policy & Regulation

Published 24 July 2026

Federal government winds down Climate Active certification program

The Australian Government announced on 24 July 2026 that it is closing the Climate Active certification program, which provided voluntary carbon-neutral certification to businesses and products. Why it matters: Companies holding Climate Active certification face loss of a recognised carbon-neutral label, requiring developers and corporates to reassess carbon claims and offsetting strategies under alternative frameworks.

Industry & Market

PV Magazine Australia↗

Published 24 July 2026

Ark Energy reaches FID on A$1.3 billion NSW solar and battery project

Ark Energy has reached a final investment decision on its Richmond Valley 435 MW solar farm and 275 MW / 2,200 MWh long-duration battery storage project in northern New South Wales, targeting operations by January 2029. Why it matters: Developers and grid operators gain a confirmed large-scale long-duration storage project entering construction in NSW, reducing supply-side uncertainty for firming capacity in the state.

State & Territory

PV Magazine Australia↗

Published 24 July 2026

Western Australia begins construction on Clean Energy Link North transmission lines

Early-stage construction has commenced on Western Australia's Clean Energy Link North project, comprising two new transmission lines designed to connect over 1 GW of renewable energy from the state's mid-west region to Perth. Why it matters: Renewable energy developers targeting Western Australia's mid-west now have confirmed construction commencement, establishing a firm timeline for grid access to over 1 GW of new capacity.

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