David Carroll
Australia Post backs rooftop solar to support services
Australia Post is expanding its commitment to renewable energy with a combined 300 kW of rooftop solar to be installed across six new parcel processing facilities being developed throughout regional New South Wales.
Magellan launches Australian-made home battery system
Western Australian manufacturer Magellan Power has unveiled a new all-in-one residential energy storage system offering battery capacities from 9.6 kWh to 25 kWh and inverter capacities from 5 kW to 15 kW.
Livium subsidiary broadens recycling agreement with EV major
Livium’s battery recycling subsidiary Envirostream Australia has signed a new agreement with the Australian arm of Chinese manufacturing conglomerate BYD that broadens the scope of previously agreed services to include the recycling of commercial vehicle batteries and energy storage systems.
Australian-made panel tops consumer group’s product test
A monocrystalline PERC solar panel manufactured by Tindo Solar has been rated the top-performing rooftop module in Australia by consumer advocacy group Choice.
Elements Green lands connection approval for hybrid project
Renewables developer Elements Green says the start of construction for what it describes as Australia’s largest hybrid solar and storage project to date is now within reach after receiving the tick of approval for grid connection.
WoodMac tips Australia to fall short of 82% renewables goal
Global analytics firm Wood Mackenzie predicts Australia will fall well short of its target of 82% renewable generation by 2030 due to grid connection delays, inadequate investment and moves from some state governments to scale back their clean energy ambitions.
NSW solar and storage project gets state planning approval
A 90 MW solar farm and 360 MWh battery storage project proposed for northern New South Wales has secured planning approval as the state government continues to transition the electricity sector from coal and gas-fired power to renewable energy.
Elgin secures connection approval for hybrid solar and battery project
Renewables developer Elgin Energy says it has secured connection agreement with the Australian Energy Market Operator for a 150 MW solar farm and 250 MWh battery energy storage system being developed in regional Victoria.
Powertech warns skills shortage poses threat to energy transition
Western Australian engineering outfit Powertech has called for targeted government funding and focused training schemes to combat a looming workforce crisis that it says threatens Australia’s renewable energy industry growth plans.
Halocell partners with UQ to advance world-record solar tech
New South Wales-based perovskite cell producer Halocell Energy is partnering with University of Queensland researchers to accelerate the commercial production of lead-free solar panels based on record-breaking tin-halide PV cell technology.
