Jun 3, 2026 – 5.00amMore solar farms will begin construction in Australia in 2026 than any previous year on record as the power demands of big corporates and the growth of batteries promise to turn around a prolonged investment slump holding back the energy transition.The revival of solar investment has been led by mining giants Fortescue and Rio Tinto, which have backed several massive solar projects on Australia’s east and west coasts this year to supply mines and metals smelters with green energy.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles