David Carroll
Rooftop solar installation rates trending down
Australia’s rooftop solar market continues to ease with the latest data from market intelligence outfit SunWiz revealing that national installation volumes dropped off by 12% in August compared to the previous month.
The AI energy paradox: Turning a power surge into a climate opportunity
Artificial intelligence is fuelling unprecedented energy demand, but with the right strategy, it could become one of our most powerful tools for building a cleaner, smarter future.
Rooftop solar reaches record high in Queensland
The growing influence of rooftop PV and its impact on demand dynamics has been clearly illustrated on the final day of winter with the technology helping deliver a set of renewable energy records in Queensland.
WA provides approval for third Collie battery project
The transition of Western Australian coal town Collie continues with the state government approving property developer Hesperia’s plan for a 66 MW solar farm and 200 MW battery energy storage system to be built near the township in the state’s southwest.
JV partners give go-ahead for first stage of 400 MW NZ solar farm
Construction of one of New Zealand’s biggest solar farms has been given the green light with joint venture partners Meridian Energy and Nova Energy announcing they have reached final investment decision on the initial 200 MW stage of the planned 400 MW project.
Rooftop solar reshaping Australia’s energy mix
The rise of rooftop solar is rapidly reshaping Australia’s energy landscape with a new report revealing that PV systems mounted atop the nation’s buildings contributed 14.7% of the National Electricity Market’s total generation in the first quarter of 2025.
Pacific Channel fund to support 10 GW renewables portfolio in NZ
Venture capital outfit Pacific Channel has launched a new renewable energy development fund to accelerate the development of more than 10 GW of large-scale solar, wind and battery energy storage projects across New Zealand.
Victoria backs synchronous condenser to boost renewables
The Victorian government’s $480 million investment into strengthening the state’s energy grid is closing on another milestone with the installation of Australia’s largest synchronous condenser nearing completion.
Stashing spares is smart solution for solar system maintenance
There’s a silent problem building across Australia’s solar rooftops and most asset owners don’t even know they’re sitting on it. It starts with something simple: a single damaged panel.
European teams take charge in World Solar Challenge
With more than half of the 3,000 kilometres completed, the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge is a race in three with Dutch team Brunel leading the way from compatriots Solar Team Twente and Belgian defending champions Innoptus Solar Team.
