Lithium battery recycling study awarded share in $1 million electrification grant
The New South Wales Electrification and Energy Systems Network has awarded over $1 million in seed funding for groundbreaking projects focused on reducing carbon emissions through electrification.
Solar panel degradation under watchful eye of UNSW researchers
Daylight photoluminescence images of crystalline silicon solar panels in utility-scale arrays have been found by researchers to contain unique information about voltage variations between panels, including from degradation.
Indonesian think tank says nation at crossroads with energy transition
Indonesian clean energy policy think tank, the Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR), said 2025 will be a pivotal year for Indonesia’s energy transition, as the nation has fallen behind targets in recent years.
Shift to 2 kV voltage in solar projects tipped to gain traction
Amid record-low prices for solar modules, the focus of cost reduction for utility-scale solar projects is shifting to non-module balance-of-system (BoS) expenses. A transition from 1.5 kV voltage to 2 kV in solar projects is expected to gain traction through 2030.
Energy generation dominated by renewables in a nuclear future: report
The Opposition has released its nuclear energy plan modelling concluding nuclear power is up to 44% cheaper than current government scenarious but assumes renewable generation would continue to dominate in the future alongside it.
PV Hardware’s new solar tracker withstands winds up to 238 km/h
Spain-headquartered solar tracker company PV Hardware has developed a tracker product able to withstand severe cyclonic winds up to 238 km/h, as well as a fixed tilt system which can withstand winds up to 288 km/h.
GoodWe releases three-phase high-voltage hybrid inverter in Australia
China’s solar inverter manufacturer GoodWe has released its ET G2 Series 6-15 kW three-phase high-voltage hybrid inverter in Australia and New Zealand.
Plico virtual power plant activates 2,500 home batteries to counter WA heatwave
Western Australia’s clean energy solutions company Plico has seen its virtual power plant activated twice during recent heatwave warnings for the state, operating to stabilise the South West Interconnected System and prevent blackouts.
Rooftop solar trial gives social housing tenants access to cheap, clean energy
Through the Northern Territory Sun Boosters trial, distributed energy resources company National Renewable Network has partnered with electricity retailer Jacana Energy to deliver cheap, clean energy deploying rooftop solar systems on social housing.
Pilbara First Nations 10 MW grid-scale solar project to supply Horizon Power
Pilbara Solar has received an offer to connect its 10 MW Junja Solar Farm at Jinparinya near Port Hedland, Western Australia to state-owned gentailer Horizon Power’s coastal network.
