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Elements Green lands connection approval for hybrid project

Renewables developer Elements Green says the start of construction for what it describes as Australia’s largest hybrid solar and storage project to date is now within reach after receiving the tick of approval for grid connection.
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WoodMac tips Australia to fall short of 82% renewables goal

Global analytics firm Wood Mackenzie predicts Australia will fall well short of its target of 82% renewable generation by 2030 due to grid connection delays, inadequate investment and moves from some state governments to scale back their clean energy amb...
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NSW solar and storage project gets state planning approval

A 90 MW solar farm and 360 MWh battery storage project proposed for northern New South Wales has secured planning approval as the state government continues to transition the electricity sector from coal and gas-fired power to renewable energy.
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Bali launches rooftop solar acceleration program

The Indonesian province of Bali plans to scale up rooftop solar installations across government buildings, public facilities, and businesses to reduce dependence on fossil-based electricity.
Technology

Smartbox presents 100% autonomous cleaning robot

Spanish robotics manufacturer Smartbox has launched an autonomous solar panel-cleaning robot that comes with two plug-and-play batteries, each with 4.5 hours of battery life, and is capable of cleaning up to 4,000 panels in 10 hours.
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Clean energy future outlined in draft Victorian 2025 transmission plan

The Victorian government has released its draft 2025 transmission plan, which sets out the proposed renewable energy zones and transmission projects the state will need to deliver power to the state by 2040.
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AGL commissions Australia’s first heterojunction technology solar farm

An AGL and Risen Energy collaboration has seen Australia’s first utitily-scale solar farm using Heterojunction technology commissioned in southern New South Wales to power an almond orchard's farming operation of over 700,000 trees.
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Off-grid solar street lighting delivers control of energy assets for local council

Melbourne-based off-grid public solar lighting provider Leadsun has collaborated with a New South Wales local council to install off-grid public solar street lighting in a new residential development.

Press Releases

Bolstering Victoria’s energy safety regulator

The Allan Labor Government is making energy efficient appliances cheaper for Victorian families and cracking down on energy safety breaches to keep Victorian homes, businesses and workers safe.

AEVA launches 1300 help line for EV drivers

Electric vehicle consumer group, the Australian Electric Vehicle Association (AEVA) has launched a 1300 help line for its members.

Greens secure inquiry into unlocking full potential of electric vehicles

The Victorian Greens have successfully secured a parliamentary inquiry to investigate how the state can unlock the full potential of electric vehicles to power homes and the grid.

Turnium Technology secures clean energy projects with Global Power Generation Australia

Turnium Technology Group has secured over $562,867 to provide network design and management of two new solar farms, and to expand the on-site engineering team provided by Claratti to Global Power Generation Australia.

Opinion & Analysis

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Drivers hedge bets with charger drama holding EV uptake back

Range anxiety has long been seen as the main obstacle stopping drivers from going electric. But range isn’t the real issue. The average range of a new electric vehicle is more than 450 km, and top models offer more than 700 km per charge. By contrast, the average car is driven about 33 km per day in Australia as of 2020.

Australia’s renewables future secured with Labor win

An emphatic election victory for the incumbent Labor government means Australia’s rapid shift to renewable energy will continue.

Harnessing the power of agrivoltaics: the future of sustainable land use

With the increasing pressure to decarbonise the energy system while preserving arable land and biodiversity, agrivoltaics is quickly becoming a vital pathway towards sustainable development. A new report from the IEA PVPS Task 13 lays out a compelling vision for how solar energy and agriculture can not only coexist but thrive together.

The rising energy demand from data centres: a global perspective

In recent years, the world has experienced a significant surge in the number of data centres, resulting in a rise in energy demand, posing both challenges and opportunities for the global energy sector.

How robotics is reshaping solar module installation

With module sizes increasing, labour shortages worsening and workplace safety risks escalating, automation is a necessity.

Data sharing vital to maximising benefits of EV batteries

Around the world, more and more electric vehicles are hitting the road. Last year, more than 17 million battery-electric and hybrid vehicles were sold. Early forecasts suggest this year’s figure might reach 20 million. Nearly 20% of all cars sold today are electric.

Markets & Policy

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Review beckons US investors to Australia’s clean energy market growth

American commercial real estate services and investment firm CBRE has released research analysis about Australia’s renewable energy market, finding government backing and increased investment have driven strong market growth.

EcoJoule reels in $3 million from Clean Energy Finance Corporation

Queensland voltage control specialist EcoJoule Energy has received a $3 million commitment from the Clean Energy Finance Corporation as part of its $15 million capital raise.

Elgin secures connection approval for hybrid solar and battery project

Renewables developer Elgin Energy says it has secured connection agreement with the Australian Energy Market Operator for a 150 MW solar farm and 250 MWh battery energy storage system being developed in regional Victoria.

Powertech warns skills shortage poses threat to energy transition

Western Australian engineering outfit Powertech has called for targeted government funding and focused training schemes to combat a looming workforce crisis that it says threatens Australia’s renewable energy industry growth plans.

Halocell partners with UQ to advance world-record solar tech

New South Wales-based perovskite cell producer Halocell Energy is partnering with University of Queensland researchers to accelerate the commercial production of lead-free solar panels based on record-breaking tin-halide PV cell technology.

SunDrive strikes China pact to scale up copper PV technology

Australian PV innovator SunDrive Solar says it has struck an agreement with two of China’s biggest solar equipment manufacturers to help launch its copper electrode technology onto the global market.

Installations

New biodiversity toolkit helps solar farm developers fast-track projects

New South Wales-based biodiversity offset provider Thesium has launched a new product designed to help solar farm developers de-risk and accelerate their projects, which includes a credit feasibility analysis and board-ready stakeholder documentation.

How to assess bifacial PV system performance on sloped terrains

Scientists have developed a precursor formulation for different PV simulation tools that can help calculate the expected performance of solar farms deployed on hilly slopes. Validation tests against an experimental setup showed an error of less than 3%.

South Australian solar installer convicted for false claims

An electrician in South Australia has been convicted and fined for providing false or misleading documents in the small-scale renewable energy scheme.

Ergon plans ‘Queensland first’ microgrid in state’s far north

Queensland government-owned utility Ergon Energy has announced it will build the state’s first network-connected microgrid as it investigates how to best utilise distributed energy resources, such as rooftop solar, and improve the reliability of electricity supply in edge-of-grid communities.

ClearVue does manufacturing and distribution deal for NZ

ClearVue Technologies has entered the New Zealand market through an exclusive manufacturing and distribution agreement for its solar glass and building integrated PV technology with Viridian Glass, the nation’s largest glass fabricator.

Fiji seeking consultants for 10 MW of solar

A company in Fiji has launched a tender for a consulting firm to carry out a feasibility study for a proposed 10 MW ground-mounted solar plant. The deadline for applications is May 30.

Technology

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Novel Australian technology to fuel 70 GW green hydrogen energy hub

Western Australia's green fuels developer InterContinental Energy has announced its revolutionary cost cutting nodel hydrogen production system, which allows for the scaling of giga-scale production and is the mainstay of the proposed 70 GW Western Green Energy Hub.

Three-year field test shows TOPCon, HJT solar module reliability in desert areas

A three-year field experiment comparing the performance and reliability of passivated emitter and rear cell, tunnel oxide passivated contact, and silicon heterojunction solar modules in desert climates found that HJT modules exhibited the highest degradation, while TOPCon modules showed the lowest degradation.

Sofar releases two new C&I energy storage solutions

Chinese storage manufacturer Sofar has released a flexible energy storage system for small and medium-sized commercial and industrial users, as well as a storage cabinet for AC-coupled scenarios.

Sunport Power launches lightweight n-type glass module with 22.5% efficiency

The Chinese manufacturer told pv magazine that high production costs and low module prices influenced its decision to change its well-known metal wrap through technology out for mass produced N-type technology for its latest product.

Concentrated solar plant turns to plastic mirrors to power clean heat

South Australia researchers will team with industry partners to build a concentrated solar thermal plant in New South Wales featuring lightweight plastic mirrors that incorporate an aluminium-silica reflective coating to produce industrial heat or electricity.

Researchers warn of ‘hidden contaminants’ that could increase TOPCon, HJT solar module humidity-induced degradation

Australian researchers have identified five contaminants that could increase damp heat-induced degradation in TOPCon and heterojunction cells and modules. Their analysis has shown these contaminants could originate from improper handling during cell or module processing.

Manufacturing

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Gstar launches solar cell, module production in Philippines

Gstar has completed the first phase of its factory in the Philippines, set to produce 1 GW of solar modules and 1.5 GW of solar cells. The Singapore-based solar manufacturer says a planned second phase will take its solar module nameplate capacity to 2 GW.

Aiko unveils back-contact solar module with ‘fully intelligent integration’

Chinese solar cell and module maker Aiko has unveiled its new intelligent solar module series, Navigator. Based on the company’s N-type, all-back-contact technology, Navigator promises a 3% to 5% boost in annual energy yield and lower operating costs.

US-based SEG Solar launches cell production in Indonesia

United States-headquartered PV module manufacturer SEG Solar has successfully commissioned a solar cell factory in Indonesia with the first N-type cell produced at the facility having rolled off the production line.

Longi launches all-black back contact solar panel series

The EcoLife series brings Longi’s back contact technology to the residential solar market with panels that reportedly offer quicker system payback and reduced power degradation over time.

Powin introduces 6.26 MWh Pod Max containerised battery

Energy storage specialist Powin has launched Pod Max, a 6.26 MWh containerised lithium-ferro-phosphate battery system that delivers 25% more energy density than its standard 5 MWh product. The liquid-cooled unit targets grid-scale applications.

Canadian Solar debuts 660 W TOPCon solar panel with 24.4% efficiency

The new products are available in seven versions with power output ranging from 630 W to 660 W and power conversion efficiency spanning from 23.3% to 24.4%.

Energy Storage

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Genex reaches construction milestone on 2 GWh pumped hydro project

Construction of the 2 GWh Kidston pumped storage hydro project being developed in northern Queensland has reached a key milestone with the successful installation of the initial spiral case in the underground powerhouse.

Victoria fast tracks approval for 700 MWh battery project

The Victorian government has fast tracked the approval of what is to be one of the state’s biggest battery energy storage systems as it seeks to accelerate the development of projects to support its renewable energy ambitions.

NSW targets 1 GW of energy storage with latest tender

New South Wales has launched a new tender seeking 1 GW of long-duration energy storage projects that are each able to continuously dispatch power for at least eight hours at their registered capacity.

Remote community microgrid to remove 1.2 million litres of diesel

Further reducing their reliance on diesel fuel and pre-paid power cards, the remote Northern Territory community of Borroloola in the state’s Gulf Country is building a microgrid called the Ngardara Project, to enable affordable, reliable power for it’s residents.

AGL adds 1.4 GW of pumped hydro projects to pipeline

Australian energy giant AGL has added two pumped hydro projects with a combined capacity of almost 1.4 GW, each with 10 hours of energy storage, to its development pipeline as it works to transition its energy portfolio from coal-fired power generation to backed-up renewables.

Pacific expands east coast presence with NSW hybrid power system

Western Australian-headquartered Pacific Energy says it will design and deliver a hybrid power system featuring a 10.6 MW solar farm as part of plans to power a critical minerals project in remote New South Wales with up to 100% renewable energy.

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