Australia paving way for global solar energy adoption
All of the leading countries for per capita solar and wind generation are in Europe except for Australia, which is generating more solar electricity per capita than any other country. Per capita, it is also a leading producer of wind energy.
Feds roll out funding programs aimed at accelerating EV uptake
The federal government has followed the release of its first electric vehicle strategy with a flurry of funding commitments designed to drive an increase in the number of zero-emission cars on Australian roads and in turn decarbonise the nation’s transport system.
US Inflation Reduction Act triggers plans for 46 factories, says industry group
Since the passage of the US Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) last August, the utility-scale clean power sector has announced USD 150 billion ($223b) in funding, 46 new manufacturing facilities, and nearly 20,000 new jobs, according to the American Clean Power Association.
Australia finally has an EV strategy. How does it stack up?
Australia’s first National Electric Vehicle Strategy, released this week, details the government’s long-awaited plans to accelerate the adoption of these vehicles.
Origin commits $600 million to build Eraring big battery
Origin Energy will “within weeks” begin building the first stage of a planned 700 MW/2,800 MWh grid-connected battery energy storage system being developed at the site of Australia’s largest coal-fired power plant that is set to be shut down in less than 28 months.
ACEN issues works packages for 400 MW solar project
Construction of the 400 MW Stubbo Solar Farm being built near Dubbo in the New South Wales central west is scheduled to start next month with developer ACEN Australia launching the tender process for a suite of works packages associated with the $800 million PV project.
Sydney start-up secures $23 million to accelerate clean lithium technology
Australian start-up Novalith Technologies has raised $23 million to accelerate the development of its novel lithium extraction process that uses carbonated water in place of sulfuric acid to isolate and extract battery grade lithium from resource deposits.
Plug-and-play PV system for garden fences
German PV product supplier Green Akku says that its new PV system can be vertically attached to fences. It reportedly generates more solar power, even in winter.
Agrivoltaics for grape farms
Researchers in Hong Kong have designed an agrivoltaic system that uses blockchain tech and smart contracts to reduce uncertainties between PV system operators and grape farmers. The proposed system uses rainwater to clean solar panels and provide irrigation.
‘Implausible assumptions’ in Australia’s decarbonisation modelling leads investors to develop 1.5°C pathway
Australia needs to inspire a $421 billion (USD 282 billion) investment, accelerate coal closures and significantly speed up our renewable rollout to realise 1.5°C Paris agreement climate targets, according to modelling from an investor group.
