The largest integrated off-grid solar and battery storage facility in Australia when it was deployed, the DeGrussa solar and battery hub in remote Western Australia has reached end of life with asset owner Neoen confirming it is now planning to remove the more than 34,000 solar panels and rehabilitate the site.

Trina Solar is preparing to launch a new Vertex S+ series panel in Australia that features a maximum power output of 505 W and 22.5% efficiency and has been designed specifically for commercial and industrial applications.

A dozen new large-scale, network-connected batteries with a combined capacity of 48 MW / 96 MWh will be rolled out across Queensland as part of the state government’s strategy to support the continuing uptake of renewable energy and take the heat out of peak demand periods.

With small policy adjustments, Australia can enjoy a manufacturing renaissance that delivers jobs, growth and emissions reductions.

The largest solar farm yet built in Tasmania is now online with developer and asset owner Climate Capital confirming that its 4.95 MW Bell Bay Solar Farm is officially exporting renewable electricity to the grid.

Solar fences are beginning to gain traction in European and North American markets and now data provided by energy software service provider Gridcog suggests that vertical bifacial solar could be technically and economically viable in Australia.

Enel Green Power Australia has boosted its renewables portfolio by striking a deal with Queensland-headquartered minerals explorer QEM to purchase what would be one of the state’s biggest renewable energy farms in a deal worth more than $7 million (USD 4.68 million).

Early works have commenced on the largest solar farm to reach financial close in New Zealand with Genesis Energy and renewables partner FRV Australia confirming they have finalised the financing for the 47 MW Lauriston Solar Farm.

Australia has big plans for renewable energies. Its diplomacy has symbolised to the world that it is open to change, but further investment in grid and energy capabilities is still lacking.

Squadron Energy, the private renewables group controlled by the billionaire Forrest family, has pledged to deliver 14 GW of new clean energy generation and storage projects in Australia by the end of the decade.