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International partners plan floating solar for Australia

Singapore-headquartered Canopy Power has teamed with Norwegian floating PV specialist Ocean Sun aiming to accelerate the deployment of floating solar technology across Australia's water bodies.
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Amp reaches financial close on South Australian battery

Canadian developer Amp Energy has achieved financial close on the first stage of its 250 MW / 500 MWh Bungama battery energy storage and 339 MW (dc) solar project being built near Port Pirie in South Australia.
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South Australia leads international rooftop solar cost rankings

A new study of residential solar installation costs reveals South Australia has the lowest costs nationally while even Australia’s most expensive states are about three times cheaper than those in the United States and Canada.
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Aiko launches new rooftop solar panel with 24.3% efficiency

Aiko has launched what it claims is the highest-efficiency residential rooftop solar panel available in Australia, a 480 W panel featuring a power conversion efficiency of 24.3%.
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Enphase posts 42% revenue decline in 2024

Solar inverter maker Enphase Energy says full-year revenue fell 42% as the residential solar market slumped, but margins improved and United States manufacturing expanded significantly.
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Potentia nurtures asset portfolio with 1 GW of new acquisitions

Sydney-headquartered clean energy developer Potentia Energy has acquired over 1 GW of Australian renewable assets in agreements with CVC Dif and Cbus Super.
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Canadian miner acquires European arm of Halocell

Canadian silica mining company Homerun Resources has acquired Halocell Europe, a subsidiary of Australian perovskite solar cell manufacturer Halocell Energy, for the commercialisation of perovskite solar.
Markets & Policy

Australian grid-scale battery storage earns $69.5M in Q4, 2024

Net revenue for Australian grid-connected battery energy storage systems more than doubled in year-on-year comparisons of the final quarter.

Press Releases

CSIRO’s new graphite R&D grants to supercharge SME battery innovation

Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, has launched a new research and development grant opportunity to accelerate the growth of the domestic battery industry and open up export opportunities, especially in the United States of America.

Essential Grants to energise community projects

Grants of up to $15,000 are available for community projects that provide a positive social and environmental impact across regional, rural and remote New South Wales.

Charging ahead on EV infrastructure

More than one in three drivers are thinking about buying an electric vehicle in the next five years, and the Albanese Government is accelerating the rollout of public chargers to meet this growing demand.

BrightNight announces key appointments to drive growth in Australia

BrightNight, the next-generation global renewable power producer, is pleased to announce the appointment of Brian Morris as Chief Commercial Officer and Katie Barnett as Chief Financial Officer of its Australia platform.

Opinion & Analysis

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Keeping up with curtailment: A little? too much? or much ado about nothing?

I recently came across an article about renewable curtailment that sparked a significant amount of online discussion, stating that a total of 4.5 TWh of energy was curtailed in Australia's National Electricity Market in 2024.

Top 5 global inverter trends to watch in 2025

Challenges and innovations drive solar and energy storage inverter industry forward in 2025.

Future energy systems must compensate rooftop solar generation fairly

The most important energy cost is not what a corporation pays to produce or generate it, but what a consumer pays to buy it. That’s why the delivered cost of rooftop solar and batteries – and the other benefits these technologies provide to the system – need to be factored in when making investment decisions.

Solar gains across Australia defy seasonal cloud forecast

Solcast, a DNV company, reports that Australia’s summer has been much sunnier than expected so far, with localised weather events only bringing brief disruptions.

PV module prices at crossroads

Martin Schachinger, founder of pvXchange.com, said PV module prices will depend on national and international demand trends in the coming months, with outcomes ranging from increases to stagnation or further declines. Almost anything is possible, but nothing is certain.

Nuclear risks depriving millions of Australians the promise of their solar investment

Australia’s energy future is at a critical juncture. With one of the highest rates of rooftop solar saturation globally, the nation has embraced renewable energy in a way that reflects both environmental commitment and practical economics. Yet, this progress could be undermined by a potential turn to nuclear power – a choice that risks sidelining the investments made by millions of Australians in clean energy. 

Markets & Policy

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EDP Renewables plans multiple solar and storage sites for inland city

Plans to build three “town-scale” solar plants and battery energy storage systems in the central western New South Wales city of Orange have been submitted to the local council by the Australian arm of Singapore-headquartered developer EDP Renewables.

NSW solar farms lead way for large-scale generation

Solar farms in New South Wales led the way for Australia’s utility scale PV energy output in January, generating 929 GWh of renewable electricity to drive all Australian large-scale PV and wind generation up 12% on the same time last year.

Ampyr Energy takes control of 1 GWh big battery project

Renewables developer Ampyr Australia plans to fast track the development of a 1 GWh battery energy storage system in central New South Wales after buying out former project partner Shell Energy.

Victorian startup to step up production of lightweight electric motor tech

Victorian startup Kite Magnetics plans to accelerate the development and production of its lightweight electric motor technology with a new advanced manufacturing facility to be established in Melbourne.

Queensland ends support for 3 GW green hydrogen project

Plans to develop a 2.88 GW green hydrogen production facility near Gladstone on the central Queensland coast are in serious doubt after the state government announced it will not commit funding to the $12.4 billion project.

Modo Energy forecasts big future for NEM battery fleet

Australia’s grid-scale battery fleet is forecast to grow rapidly in the next three years with market analytics platform Modo Energy revealing 16.8 GW / 42.8 GWh of battery energy storage projects are in the pipeline in the National Electricity Market through to 2027.

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SUMEC Helios rooftop solar system powers Sydney highrise

The New South Wales government’s Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water will soon move into an Sydney CBD newest and all electric highrise, which features 28 SUMEC Helios rooftop solar modules.

Pacific pushes ahead with solar and batteries for off-grid system

A 26 MW hybrid power system being constructed at a remote New South Wales mine site has knocked out another milestone with developer Pacific Energy confirming the power conversion units are all in place and about 50% of the solar farm electrical works have been completed.

ACEN proposes agrisolar project in New England renewable energy zone

Acen Australia is proposing to develop a 320 MW agrisolar and 1,400 MWac two-hour battery storage system project in the New England renewable energy zone with a potential lifespan of 50 years.

Pressurised water cleaning can improve solar generation efficiency by 10%

Researchers in China have investigated the dust-scaling process and various water-based cleaning methods to optimise maintenance strategies for enhanced safety and efficiency in solar systems.

Potentia backs Cohuna upgrade to deliver improved solar farm

Rebranded renewables developer Potentia Energy expects an “improved” Cohuna Solar Farm will recommence generating in the coming weeks after a more than 10-month hiatus that has allowed for an extensive upgrade of the Victorian renewable power plant.

Leapting rolls out PV module-mounting robot in Australia

Leapting will soon deploy a solar module-mounting robot at an Australian project, saying the automatic installation speed of the AI-driven machine can reach one panel per minute, delivering an estimated 30% reduction in installation costs on utility scale solar projects.

Technology

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Breakthrough research boosts Li-ion battery stability, efficiency and density

South Korean scientists have developed a breakthrough lithium-ion battery technology by modifying the LNMO cathodes that enhances stability and efficiency, boosts battery lifespan, and energy density of Li-ion batteries.

Thermal storage beats hydrogen, electrification on industrial costs

A new study in Germany shows the advantages of thermal energy storage in the decarbonisation of industrial processes, including in Australia. The researchers noted clear cost advantages and high potential for flexibility in the power grid.

202 MW New Zealand agrisolar project reaches financial close

The Harmony Energy and First Renewables joint venture have approved the final investment and successfully completed financial close on the 202 MW Tauhei Solar Farm on Aotearoa New Zealand’s North Island.

Planets align for Australia’s first live DER integration into wholesale markets

Manager of Western Australia’s South West Interconnected System Western Power has been allocated $20.8 million from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency for its Project Jupiter, which for the first time in Australia will integrate a live distributed energy resources marketplace with wholesale markets.

Testing shows BIPV using patterned glass performs better than expected

Scientists have compared conventional PV modules to self-made BIPV panels with thicker, patterned glass. They tested them both under standard conditions and outdoors under Korean summer conditions. Yield was found to be only 0.5% lower in the textured BIPV module.

Solar pioneer Andrew Blakers AO named on Australia Day honours list

A co-inventor of the passivated emitter and rear cell silicon solar cell technology, Professor Andrew Blakers, has been appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia on the 2025 Australia Day Honours list.

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Fronius presents new inverters for C&I projects

The Austrian manufacturer said its new Argeno inverter features an efficiency of 99.1%, a European efficiency of 98.7%, and a rated AC power output of 125 kW.

Scientists build 23.2%-efficient lead-tin perovskite solar cell with improved lifetime

The researchers built the cell with a hole transport layer (HTL) based on PEDOT:PSS and were reportedly able to reduce the losses caused by this compound with the utilisation of a thiocyanate additive. The champion lab-sized device achieved an open circuit voltage of 0.875 V, a short circuit current density of 31.84 mA cm−2, and a fill factor of 83.23%.

Anker backs Solix energy storage system for Australian conditions

Chinese electronics manufacturer Anker has declared its Solix X1 AC-couple energy storage system perfectly suited for Australia’s diverse geography and climate conditions.

UNSW team scores world record with kesterite solar cell

Researchers at the University of New South Wales have broken the energy efficiency world record for a kesterite solar cell, a technology that is being explored as a potential long-term improvement for silicon-based PV technology.

Wood Mackenzie tips solar growth to stagnate in 2025

Wood Mackenzie’s latest report forecasts that 493 GW (DC) of solar will be added throughout the world this year, compared to 495 GW in 2024. Solar module prices are expected to rise this year as manufacturers aim to recover profit losses from the past two years.

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

Wood Mackenzie says that JinkoSolar has taken first place on its list of solar panel manufacturers. The report confirms the dominance of the TOPCon technology but also notes that heterojunction and back contact panel manufacturers are increasing their production share.

Energy Storage

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TotalEnergies seeks green tick for 320 MW solar and battery project

French energy company TotalEnergies is seeking Australian government approval to develop a 320 MW solar farm and 320 MW / 780 MWh battery energy storage system in the New England region of New South Wales.

Future clean energy investments stalled by outdated national electricity market

Clean Energy Investor Group research finds the national electricity market is an outdated design – built for an era of coal and gas – and hinders investment in modern large-scale energy projects like wind, solar, and batteries.

Pumped hydro energy storage potential equates to 2 trillion EV batteries: study

A new paper co-authored by Australian National University Professor Andrew Blakers discusses the potential for long-duration pumped hydro energy stations built on non-river locations, which, with batteries, can solve world’s energy storage needs.

Distributed solar on a roll breaking output records nationwide in Q4

Like a gift that keeps on giving across Australia’s electricity markets, distributed solar has punched yet again above its weight to break records in the close out of 2024, according to a new report from the Australian Energy Market Operator.

Communities hit by outages get solar powered energy hubs for backup

Solar powered energy hubs are ready to help keep the lights on for 24 Victorian communities as part of a $7.5 million state government program to build energy resilience when faced with prolonged outage.

Vena flicks switch on ‘benchmark’ solar and storage facility

Vena Energy is claiming a milestone for the Australian power market with the successful commissioning of a 41.5 MW battery energy storage system as part its Tailem Bend 2 solar-plus-storage project in South Australia.

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