Energus to run feasibility study for solar-grade polysilicon production facility
Commercial solar specialist Energus will investigate the viability of building a 50,000 tonne-per-year solar-grade polysilicon production facility in the New South Wales Hunter Valley as part of broader plans to boost domestic PV manufacturing capability across Australia.
Samsung gets notice to proceed for 250 MW battery in Victoria
The Australian arm of South Korean industrial giant Samsung C&T is set to start work on the 250 MW / 500 MWh Gnarwarre battery energy storage project being developed by Fotowatio Renewable Ventures in southern Victoria.
Research warns of UV-induced degradation in TOPCon solar cells from invisible light
Researchers from UNSW have found that invisible light accelerates UV-induced degradation in TOPCon solar cells, producing the same degradation effects as visible light but at a much faster rate. This can lead to significant open-circuit voltage losses and reduce cell efficiency.
AERL secures CEC approval for 5.12 kWh modular battery
Energy technology manufacturer Australian Energy Research Laboratories has announced that its 5.12 kWh LiFe2 modular battery has been approved by the Clean Energy Council, making it eligible for state and federal government rebates.
How long do residential solar inverters last?
Multiple factors affect the productive lifespan of a residential solar system. In Part 2 of our series, we look at solar inverters.
NSW pumps up solar, wind and energy storage targets
New South Wales has announced plans to fast track tenders for solar, wind, and long-duration energy storage, and significantly increase the targeted capacity, as it prepares for the exit of coal-fired power generation.
Indonesia announces 100 GW solar, storage minigrid plan
The new initiative features plans for 1 MW solar minigrids tied with 4 MWh of accompanying battery energy storage, to be deployed across 80,000 villages, alongside 20 GW of centralised solar power plants.
Investment in solar, wind drops 64% as headwinds blow
Investment in new large-scale solar and wind in Australia fell by 64% year-on-year in the first half of 2025 as grid bottlenecks, slow planning approvals, higher costs, and social licensing issues took a heavy toll.
New AI-powered tool targets rooftop solar lead generation
The GreenSketch solar and battery design platform has been updated with the launch of a new feature that combines AI-powered roof detection with “radar-style” mapping.
Australia’s clean energy blind spot: industrial heat
Australia has made bold commitments to meet net-zero emissions – a necessary step amid intensifying global climate pressure, shifting policy frameworks, and investor scrutiny. But while our national clean energy conversations tend to orbit around solar panels, wind turbines and electric vehicles, a critical part of the energy puzzle remains unexplored: how we actually use power.
