East-west vertical PV as antidote for soiling in desert regions
New research shows that east-west-oriented vertical PV installations can significantly help reduce soiling in desert environments. The scientists found that PV power generation can be up to 9% higher in vertical systems compared to conventional arrays.
Kiwi developer adds 84 GWh per year to portfolio with double solar farm buyout
New Zealand-headquartered solar farm developer Lodestone Energy has bagged two large-scale solar sites on the country’s north island, in an ongoing expansion of the company’s multiple energy project portfolio.
Horizon Power signs first Indigenous land use agreement for future energy project
Western Australia energy provider Horizon Power has signed its first Indigenous Land Use Agreement with the Nyul Nyul people of Beagle Bay in the Kimberley, for the development of a future energy system.
PV module fault detection tech based on deep learning of electroluminescence
The novel technique is based on the VarifocalNet deep-learning object detection framework, which was reportedly tweaked to achieve quicker and more accurate results. Compared to other such methods, the new approach was found to be the most accurate and third quickest.
Atess releases 100 kW / 150 kW commercial inverters
Atess Power says it has developed 100 kW / 150 kW commercial inverters with two maximum power point trackers, a 600 V to 900 V battery voltage range, and 10 milliseconds on/off grid transfer capability.
Rooftop solar shapes as game-changer for NZ electricity market mess
Wholesale prices in the New Zealand electricity market have soared over recent weeks, climbing as high as $910 (NZD 1,000) per MWh. North Island pulp and paper plants have temporarily closed down because of the spike in costs.
Top End microgrid developer eyes large-scale plans with Indian steelmaker
Western Australian renewables developer Generators and Off Grid Energy has landed a deal with an Indian steel company to jointly develop large-scale solar and battery energy storage systems in northern Australia.
Victoria’s future energy plan includes 7.6 GW additional solar by 2035
In the next decade, the Victorian government’s four pillar energy plan will seek to add a minimum of 6.3 GW of rooftop solar, 1.2 GW of large distributed solar up to 30 MW, and 3 GW of utility solar.
Queensland technology trial to model live renewable energy ecosystems
Brisbane-based renewables solutions company Sunshine Hydro has joined forces with the Central Queensland University to develop and trial technology that orchestrates long-duration storage and renewable energy ecosystems with implication for sustainable fuel production.
Miner’s path to ‘green’ gold production energised by completed 26 MW solar farm
Independent Australian power producer Zenith Energy has completed the final stage of a 26 MW solar farm component of an 88 MW hybrid power station under construction at the remote Western Australia Bellevue Gold mine site.
