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Tasmanian agrisolar farm gets go-ahead after 20-day approvals process

The federal government has given the go-ahead to a new 250 MW, landowner-led agrivoltaic solar farm in Tasmania, which has been designed to have minimal environmental impact and underwent a 20-day approvals process.
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Two utility-scale solar projects reach $130 million financial close

European Energy has successfully reached financial close on a long-term portfolio financing package over $130 million to support the development and construction of two utility-scale solar projects based in Victoria and New South Wales.
Markets & Policy

Solar-to-hydrogen efficiency boosted by CSIRO breakthrough technology

Researchers at the CSIRO have proven a new full thermochemical hydrogen production cycle - from solar input to hydrogen output - has the potential to achieve a solar-to-hydrogen efficiency of higher than 20%, 5% more than many existing systems.
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Three months shaved off Capacity Investment Scheme tender wait times

The federal Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen has announced the time taken to finalise tenders for the Capacity Investment Scheme will be reduced from nine months to six by cutting the two stage process to one.
Manufacturing

Trina Solar reveals 841 W perovskite-silicon tandem PV module prototype

China’s Trina Solar has unveiled a perovskite‑silicon tandem solar module prototype delivering 841 W and 27.1% efficiency, based on 210 mm tandem cells.
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US residential solar on the brink of collapse

United States residential solar is on a downturn and it may soon get worse. In a shock for the industry, the latest draft of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act excludes residential solar lease providers from the Investment Tax Credit.
Manufacturing

Australian manufacturer strikes 15 MW solar panel export deal

Australian PV panel manufacturer Tindo Solar has expanded its export market, locking in a new $8.4 million deal to supply 15 MW of solar modules for large-scale renewable energy projects in Vietnam.
Markets & Policy

Enel X launches first in 95 MW VPP solution planned for NSW

Enel X launched the first of three separate virtual power plants that will deliver a combined 95 MW capacity of demand response to help support and accelerate the renewable energy transition in New South Wales.

Press Releases

State Budget lays foundations with poles and wires Made in WA

The Western Australia state government is diversifying it's economy and securing the poles and wires needed to deliver its energy transition with a $20 million investment as part of the 2025-26 Budget.

Ace Green Recycling and Enecell announce strategic battery recycling agreement

Ace Green Recycling, Inc. , a leading provider of sustainable battery recycling technology solutions, has announced its signing of a collaboration agreement with The Owens Group (WA) Pty Ltd, known as Enecell, a leading lead battery recycler based in Perth, Australia, to advance sustainable battery recycling opportunities in Australia.

EnergyAustralia and EDF Power Solutions Australia partner on Lake Lyell Pumped Hydro Project

EnergyAustralia today announced it had formed a strategic partnership with EDF power solutions Australia, to codevelop and deliver the Lake Lyell Pumped Hydro Energy Storage project in Lithgow.

Magellan Power’s Karri home battery system earns Australian made certification

Magellan Power, a leading Western Australian manufacturer of high-reliability power systems since 1991, proudly announces that its Karri Home Battery System has been awarded the Australian Made certification by the Australian Made Campaign Limited.

Opinion & Analysis

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2025: A landmark year for solar energy

The IEA-PVPS 2025 Snapshot of Global PV Markets reveals a pivotal moment for solar power: global PV capacity surpassed 2.2 TW, with more than 600 GW installed in 2024 alone. As module prices fell due to oversupply, installation volumes continued to grow, highlighting both the strength and volatility of the global PV industry.

Australia firms as global renewable energy pathfinder

Australia is tracking towards 75% electricity from solar and wind in 2030, which makes it a global energy transition pathfinder. Pathfinders are important because they learn to solve new problems and disprove misinformation and disinformation.

Virtual power plants to serve as cornerstone of Australia’s energy future

As we all reflect on the recent elections in both Western Australia and federally, one clear winner is the future of virtual power plants as a clean energy cornerstone across Australia.

Building workforce crucial for clean energy future

Australia’s energy system is changing. While there’s been a lot of talk about the size and scale of the task before us, there’s been little conversation about who – in a very practical sense – will build the energy system of the future.

Solar panel recycling plan urges repair, reuse first

Australia’s rooftop solar industry has renewed calls for a mandatory recycling scheme to deal with the growing problem of solar panel waste. Only about 10% of panels are currently recycled. The rest are stockpiled, sent overseas or dumped in landfill.

North-south switcheroo as solar conditions swing opposite directions over autumn 2025

Autumn has fast emerged as a volatile and uncertain time in the National Electricity Market as unpredictable weather patterns often deliver a mixed bag of renewable energy outcomes. As the energy transition trundles on, this seasonal variability is likely to remain a defining feature.

Markets & Policy

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Ace Power lands approval for WA solar, battery project

Renewable energy developer Ace Power’s plan to build a 200 MW solar farm and 200 MW battery energy storage system in Western Australia’s Wheatbelt region is a step closer to realisation after the hybrid project was awarded development approval by the state government.

Philippines reveals timeline for 10 GW renewables auction

The Philippines government has kicked off its fourth green energy auction (GEA-4), targeting more than 10 GW of solar and wind capacity.

Metlen refinances 420 MW Australian solar portfolio

Greek renewables and resources company Metelen Energy and Metals has refinanced a portfolio of seven solar farms spread across New South Wales and Queensland in a $460 million deal.

Australian rooftop solar sharing pioneer eyes European expansion

Australian rooftop solar sharing technology developer Allume Energy has closed a $10.4 million investment round, the proceeds of which will be used to accelerate the company’s international expansion into the United Kingdom and European markets.

Atmos names Genus to lead Merredin battery build

Perth-based contractor GenusPlus Group has been tapped to design and build the 400 MWh Merredin battery energy storage system being developed in Western Australia’s central Wheatbelt region.

UQ research targets connection challenges for hybrid plants

Researchers at the University of Queensland are leading a project aiming to improve how hybrid renewable power plants – typically including solar and/or wind, along with battery energy storage – connect into Australia’s electricity grid.

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Glass-free, coloured PV modules for building rooftop retrofits, facades

Researchers from Swiss and Austrian institutions have demonstrated a novel design for a glass-free, structurally robust silicon PV module. With a weight below 6 kg/m2, the targeted application is older buildings with weak roof structure.

Amazon’s $20 billion investment to support three new solar farms

Cloud computing giant Amazon will invest $20 billion over the next five years to expand its data centre network in Australia with the funding to also support the development of three new solar farms with more than 250 MW capacity.

Neoen begins commissioning process for 350 MW solar plant in NSW

One of Australia’s largest solar projects has been energised with developer Neoen confirming that its 350 MW Culcairn Solar Farm in the New South Wales Riverina Murray region has entered the commissioning phase.

Rooftop PV may ‘unintentionally’ exacerbate urban heat

New research from Hong Kong confirms that rooftop PV systems could raise daytime temperatures in urban environments. The scientists explained that although their findings highlight important urban resilience considerations, they should not detract from the broader benefits of PV systems for energy sustainability and carbon reduction.

Real-time rewards for flexible assets assured by AEMO reform

The Australian Energy Market Operator’s frequency performance payments reform future proofs the national electricity market setting real-time incentives for fast and flexible assets like batteries.

Cost-of-living and government rebates accelerate solar and battery booms

Recent studies forecast Australia is on the precipice of a rooftop solar and household battery boom, predicting record breaking installation numbers driven by falling battery and solar module prices, government rebates and cost-of-living pressures.

Technology

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Adelaide researchers boost zinc-iodine battery performance

Researchers at the University of Adelaide have developed a new dry electrode fabrication strategy for aqueous zinc-iodine batteries they say delivers cathodes with more than double the performance of iodine and lithium-ion batteries.

New cooling gel could raise PV module efficiency by 12%

An international research team has developed a hydrogel composite that absorbs moisture in solar modules overnight and facilitates evaporative cooling throughout daylight hours. The system has undergone lab tests and outdoor experiments on two continents.

Top solar modules in reliability, quality and performance testing

The Renewable Energy Test Center has released its 2025 PV Module Index, assessing solar module reliability, quality, and performance across industry benchmarks. The report highlights manufacturers that meet high standards in long-term durability and energy yield.

Australia’s large scale energy transition likened to Suez Canal

Siemens Energy Australia Managing Director Sam Morillon likens the energy transition of Australia to having the spirit of Suez, an ambitious, globally significant 19th century canal building project, and sees potential for a nationwide master grid at scale here, that includes Western Australia.

Voltavate to power up battery tech with Artesian backing

Australian battery tech startup Voltavate has secured $850,000 in an oversubscribed pre-seed funding round led by $1.22 billion global alternative investment management firm Artesian.

Report reveals Sydney potential for 21 GW renewable energy zone

A new report calls for mandated solar installations on all new residential and industrial buildings in Sydney to help transform the city into an urban renewable energy zone capable of generating three quarters of its annual energy needs.

Manufacturing

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Global solar tracker shipments reach 111 GW in 2024

The United States continues to dominate the solar tracker market, with Nextracker securing the top spot globally in 2024.

Longi unveils 700 W back-contact PV panel with world record silicon solar cell

Chinese solar manufacturer Longi has unveiled a new PV module with 25.9% efficiency, produced using both low- and high-temperature passivation techniques.

Advocacy group calls for national CER body to boost participation in the NEM

A new report commissioned by Energy Consumers Australia is calling for the establishment of an independent national consumer energy resources body with adequate powers to boost participation in the national electricity market.

Kardinia Energy rolls out printed solar for Coldplay concert

Australian printed solar tech company Kardinia Energy and globally acclaimed rock band Coldplay have together delivered one of the largest live-event deployments of mobile solar while providing a high-profile test for organic, ink-based photovoltaics.

JinkoSolar takes top spot on WoodMac’s list of PV module manufacturers

JinkoSolar led global PV module shipments in 2024, followed by JA Solar, Longi, Canadian Solar and Trina Solar, according to Wood Mackenzie. The research firm notes a growing shift toward full vertical integration among top manufacturers.

Brisbane apartment building gets solar and electric vehicle charger upgrade

A feasability study for a Brisbane 55-unit residential apartment building to install rooftop solar and electric vehicle charging stations, completed by New South Wales-based solar comparison business Solar Choice, has resulted in the installation of 40 kW system, with room for future expansion.

Energy Storage

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Queensland’s biggest battery reaches operational milestone

Queensland’s biggest battery energy storage system has officially commenced operations with renewables developer Neoen announcing it has completed construction and commissioning of the first stage of its Western Downs Battery.

Fluence secures state backing to grow Australian operation

United States-based energy storage tech giant Fluence Energy has announced an expansion of its Australian headquarters in Melbourne after locking in a “tailored investment” provided by the Victorian government.

ACEnergy secures connection approval for 250 MW battery

Australian-owned renewables developer ACEnergy has received connection approval for a four-hour capacity grid-forming battery energy storage project to be built in northwest Victoria.

Sungrow unveils PowerTitan 3.0 battery with 684 Ah cell

Sungrow has launched the PowerTitan 3.0 battery energy storage system, built around a 684 Ah cell and a fully liquid-cooled silicon carbide power conversion system.

NSW pairs increased VPP incentive with national battery rebate

The New South Wales government has ended its home battery installation rebate, announcing it will instead provide up to $1,500 to households and small businesses that install a battery energy storage system and connect it to a virtual power plant.

Deakin puts peer-to-peer trading of excess solar to test

Researchers at Deakin University have launched a first-of-its-kind project exploring how Australian households and small businesses with solar and or battery systems can sell their excess clean energy to others without the technology.

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