Navigating the ACCC’s New Merger Control Regime: Key Considerations for Renewable Energy Developers and Joint Ventures
The introduction of Australia’s new mandatory merger control regime, effective 1 January 2026, marks a fundamental shift in the regulatory landscape for renewable energy transactions.[1] For developers, investors and JV participants, the implications go well beyond headline M&A deals, impacting project-level joint-ventures, step-ups in shareholdings and contingent milestone funding structures. This article examines three critical […]
Stacking Carbon Credits with Renewable Energy Projects in Australia: Can Land Sequestration and Solar Projects Co-Exist?
Overview The concept of “stacking” carbon credits has gained increasing attention as developers seek to maximise land value, diversify revenue streams and enhance ESG outcomes. In Australia, this issue is particularly relevant for renewable energy developers – especially proponents of large-scale solar farms – who are exploring whether generation assets can be co-located with land-based […]
Macroeconomic Trends in Australia’s Renewable Energy Transition
Australia’s renewable energy transition in 2025 is being shaped by a complex interplay of global macroeconomic forces, trade policies, and shifting investment patterns. Australia’s abundant renewable resources, combined with growing global demand for clean energy and green commodities, positions the domestic industry well for future market participation. This article considers the primary economic headwinds in […]
New Energy Bulletin: Australia’s first mandatory battery stewardship scheme – what you need to know
On 20 February 2026, the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) published the Product Lifecycle Responsibility Regulation 2026 (the Regulation), made under the Product Lifecycle Responsibility Act 2025 (NSW) (the Act).1 The Regulation establishes Australia’s first mandatory product stewardship scheme for batteries and will come into effect on 1 October 2026. Product stewardship means taking responsibility […]
