David Carroll
Rooftop solar install rates rise as battery market shifts
Australia’s rooftop solar market has climbed by more than 16% in the past month with the latest data revealing that 237 MW of small-scale rooftop PV capacity was installed last month as consumers increasingly turned to solar-plus-storage solutions.
Ace lands fast approval for NSW solar-plus-storage project
A 141 MWdc solar farm and big battery with up to four hours of storage proposed for central western New South Wales has been given the green light by the federal government less than three weeks after plans were submitted for assessment.
Neoen notches milestones for more than 2.2 GWh of battery storage in WA
Renewables developer Neoen has commenced construction of its first six-hour battery energy storage system and has also delivered Australia’s biggest battery to date – four months ahead of schedule.
FRV Australia’s largest solar farm reaches full operations
The 300 MW Walla Walla Solar Farm in southern New South Wales has commenced commercial operations according to developer Fotowatio Renewable Ventures.
NSW tender targets 500 MW of new firming capacity
The New South Wales government has launched a tender targeting 500 MW of firming and demand response capacity to further boost power supply reliability as the state’s coal-fired generators are shut down.
Risen presents 475 W TOPCon solar panel with 23.8% efficiency
Chinese solar module maker Risen Energy has introduced a 475 W bifacial solar module with a power conversion efficiency of 23.8% to the Australian market, targeting the rooftop market.
Australia’s first eight-hour battery registered with AEMO
Australia’s energy transition has reached a new milestone with the nation’s first eight-hour duration battery energy storage system now registered and eligible to begin commissioning and testing ahead of commercial operation.
Rooftops rather than REZs are ticket for Australia’s energy future
Australia is at a crossroads in its energy transition. Policymakers are doubling down on centralised renewable energy zones, while businesses and households are voting with their wallets, putting solar on rooftops and batteries in garages, warehouses, and factories.
WA gentailer plans 2 GW wind, solar and battery hub
Western Australian government-owned utility Synergy has submitted plans to build a 2 GW hybrid renewable energy hub including up to 500 MW of solar and 500 MW of battery energy storage capacity alongside what would be the biggest wind farm in the state.
PVH secures tracker supply contract for Fulham solar project
Spanish company PV Hardware has been tapped to supply locally manufactured solar trackers for the 80 MW Fulham Solar Farm being developed by Octopus Australia in southeast Victoria.
