EV charger security warning: Hyundai Australia says some AI-enabled vehicle-to-grid smart chargers can “hack” EVs not designed to discharge back to the grid, repeatedly trying until built-in protections are bypassed—raising risks of battery damage, house fires, and warranty/insurance complications. Battery storage momentum: South Australia has awarded 1.3GW+ of battery storage in its first Firm Energy Reliability Mechanism tender, while NSW regulators and grid operator approvals move Australia’s first 8-hour BESS toward full operations—another sign the storage build is shifting from pilots to system-scale delivery. Data centres driving demand: Bloomberg reports Mitsui is seeking LNG investments to meet power needs from data centres, underlining how AI load growth is reshaping fuel and grid planning. Geopolitics and energy prices: Reports of a tentative US-Iran ceasefire extension and possible Strait of Hormuz shipping lift oil sentiment, while markets stay cautious pending US approval. COP31 climate diplomacy: Türkiye and Australia outline COP31 priorities at an OECD event, focusing on clean energy transition, low-carbon industry, resilient cities and sustainable agriculture. Solar manufacturing spotlight: Tindo details its Adelaide solar factory and TOPCon module production, positioning Australia-made panels for local climate extremes.