David Carroll
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.
Renewables to supercharge regional construction boom
An “explosion” of renewable energy projects and associated infrastructure is expected to supercharge construction activity in regional Australia at twice the rate of work in capital cities over the next two years.
Pacific flicks switch on off-grid solar, battery system
Western Australian renewables infrastructure provider Pacific Energy has flicked the switch on a 26 MW hybrid energy power system that includes the first off-grid solar farm to supply power to a mine site in New South Wales.
Longi unveils lightweight module for low-load rooftops
Chinese PV manufacturer Longi has launched a lightweight back-contact solar module for low-load commercial and industrial rooftops with limited structural load capacity.
Setting Australia’s 2035 emissions target is a daring tightrope act
Any week now, Australia will set its 2035 emissions target. It must signal the nation’s strong ambition on climate action, to drive policy and investment. And it must avoid being seen as either unrealistic or too costly. The decision is not an easy one for Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his cabinet.
