Rural Australian communities are hosting the clean energy boom. Are they getting a fair say?
Australia’s transition to clean energy is happening at pace, with regional areas front and centre. Rural communities are being asked to host the wind farms, solar panels and transmission lines to power our biggest cities – sometimes hundreds of kilometres away.
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Three minute battery cell health check could transform recycling and second-life potential
Researchers at UNSW, Sydney have developed a battery health test that is 95.5% faster than existing testing, over 80% cheaper, and has the potential to both increase second-life battery use and keep significant battery waste from landfill.
12 hours ago
Predicting power output from artistic BIPV pixel by pixel
Researchers have developed a model linking artwork colors to power output and potential hot-spot risks in colored BIPV arrays. Simulations of 50 masterpieces show how selectively darkening bright pixels can improve electrical performance.
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Australia’s data centre pipeline provides food for thought
There is no shortage of opinion about data centres right now: where they should go, how they should be powered and what they will do to the grid. The industry has the potential to drive new renewable energy demand but could also trigger grid strains if the rollout is not well managed. Here’s a closer look at the numbers and some signals Australia’s development pipeline shows as of October 2026.
Nov 10, 2026
What solar installers should ask before handing back office to AI
Ask a solar and battery installer what eats their week and it’s rarely the roof. It’s everything either side of it, so it’s no surprise installers are being pitched AI to alleviate the issue. But like any product, AI deserves scrutiny and there are some key questions that can help determine if it is right for your operation.
Nov 09, 2026
As grid complexity grows, Australia’s transmission networks face a widening operational capability gap
Australia’s electricity transmission networks are being asked to manage a power system that is changing faster than the operational tools and processes used to run them – and the industry has formally acknowledged the problem.
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Australia’s data centre pipeline provides food for thought
There is no shortage of opinion about data centres right now: where they should go, how they should be powered and what they will do to the grid. The industry has the potential to drive new renewable energy demand but could also trigger grid strains if the rollout is not well managed. Here’s a closer look at the numbers and some signals Australia’s development pipeline shows as of October 2026.
S-5! presents height-adjustable mounting system for PV modules on metal roofs
S-5! has introduced the PVKIT 3.0, a rail-less mounting system for solar panels on metal roofs, available with an optional 50 mm riser for wiring and power electronics. The system features non-penetrating attachments and accommodates PV module frames ranging from 25 mm to 35 mm, depending on the configuration.
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Ausgrid energy mapping tool backs C&I community power network trial
Ausgrid has released a digital energy mapping tool to complement its Community Power Network trial and shows where new solar, battery and energy projects would work best, based on detailed connection and curtailment data.
Nov 11, 2026
AVL lands $15 million for relocatable vanadium electrolyte production plant
Australian Vanadium Limited has secured $15 million in state government funding to establish a relocatable vanadium electrolyte manufacturing facility that will support large-scale battery installations in Western Australia.
Nov 10, 2026
SunDrive targets space applications with copper solar cell tech
SunDrive Solar, the developer of unique copper-based PV technology, has joined forces with Sydney-based space hardware and software manufacturer Space Machines Company to develop Australian-made solar arrays for spacecraft.
Nov 09, 2026
S-5! presents height-adjustable mounting system for PV modules on metal roofs
S-5! has introduced the PVKIT 3.0, a rail-less mounting system for solar panels on metal roofs, available with an optional 50 mm riser for wiring and power electronics. The system features non-penetrating attachments and accommodates PV module frames ranging from 25 mm to 35 mm, depending on the configuration.
Nov 08, 2026
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Rural Australian communities are hosting the clean energy boom. Are they getting a fair say?
Australia’s transition to clean energy is happening at pace, with regional areas front and centre. Rural communities are being asked to host the wind farms, solar panels and transmission lines to power our biggest cities – sometimes hundreds of kilometres away.
7 hours ago
Federal government cancels panel recycling pilot, considers ‘next steps’
The Australian government is considering ‘next steps’ for procuring a National Solar Panel Recycling Pilot administrator after cancelling the search on the same day an ongoing six month suspension of the procurement was also lifted.
Nov 12, 2026
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Rural Australian communities are hosting the clean energy boom. Are they getting a fair say?
Australia’s transition to clean energy is happening at pace, with regional areas front and centre. Rural communities are being asked to host the wind farms, solar panels and transmission lines to power our biggest cities – sometimes hundreds of kilometres away.
7 hours ago
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Ammonia corrosion resistance testing preps panels for 4.7 MW agrivoltaic project
TCL Solar has conducted ammonia corrosion resistance testing on TOPCon modules it supplied for an agrivoltaic dairy project in New Zealand where approximatley 700 cattle graze under the 8-hectare installation.
Nov 12, 2026
Recurrent wins federal approval for NSW solar and battery project
Recurrent Energy’s plans to build a 350 MW solar farm and 600 MWh battery in New South Wales have cleared another regulatory hurdle with the federal government’s environmental watchdog providing the tick of approval for the project.
Nov 10, 2026
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Three minute battery cell health check could transform recycling and second-life potential
Researchers at UNSW, Sydney have developed a battery health test that is 95.5% faster than existing testing, over 80% cheaper, and has the potential to both increase second-life battery use and keep significant battery waste from landfill.
12 hours ago
Predicting power output from artistic BIPV pixel by pixel
Researchers have developed a model linking artwork colors to power output and potential hot-spot risks in colored BIPV arrays. Simulations of 50 masterpieces show how selectively darkening bright pixels can improve electrical performance.
15 hours ago
Tongwei unveils 26.03%-efficient TOPCon solar cell with high sheet resistance
The solar cell was fabricated using a low-cost photoresist-based etching process to create a selective emitter with a sheet resistance of up to 1,600 Ω/sq in non-contacted regions, reducing recombination losses while maintaining effective electrical contacts. The TOPCon device achieved a certified power conversion efficiency of 26.03% and an open-circuit voltage of 746.5 mV.
Nov 10, 2026
Australia’s data centre pipeline provides food for thought
There is no shortage of opinion about data centres right now: where they should go, how they should be powered and what they will do to the grid. The industry has the potential to drive new renewable energy demand but could also trigger grid strains if the rollout is not well managed. Here’s a closer look at the numbers and some signals Australia’s development pipeline shows as of October 2026.
Nov 10, 2026
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