David Carroll
Fastest energy transformation in history is well underway
It’s increasingly common to hear from experts and the general public that the global shift away from fossil fuels is glacially slow, or even nonexistent but we’re already rocketing through the fastest energy transformation in human history.
Wollemi Capital pumps $100 million into distributed solar, battery strategy
Climate-focused venture capital firm Wollemi Capital has committed to investing more than $100 million to expand renewables developer MPower’s pipeline of mid-scale solar and battery energy storage projects after finalising its acquisition of the company.
X-Elio sets solar aside in favour of standalone battery
Renewables developer X-Elio is seeking Australian government approval for a four-hour battery energy storage system to be built in southern New South Wales after scrapping plans to build a 72 MW solar farm at the site.
Supermarket giant expands rooftop solar and battery offer
Budget supermarket chain Aldi is expanding its residential solar business, opening up sales of its rooftop PV and battery energy storage packages to customers in Australia’s eastern states after a trial in Victoria.
Pacific goes public with 700 MW solar and 1.6 GWh battery plans
The developers behind a proposed a 700 MW solar farm and a 400 MW / 1,600 MWh battery energy storage system planned for central west New South Wales have reached a new milestone with the environmental impact statement now open for public comment.
Renewables share hits record high in NEM
The share of renewables in Australia’s main electricity grid has reached a new high with rooftop and utility-scale solar, wind and hydro combining to deliver 76.4% of electricity demand on Monday.
Akaysha secures $300 million to accelerate global battery rollout
Australian battery storage developer Akaysha Energy has closed a $300 million corporate debt facility that will support the expansion of its large-scale battery project pipeline on a global scale.
First Graphene claims major boost for perovskite solar cell efficiency
Western Australian graphene supplier First Graphene has reported the addition of its functionalised graphene product to perovskite solar cells has increased efficiency almost two-fold and reduced production costs by up to 80%.
Metlen moves towards full operation with 120 MW solar farm
Fifteen months after construction of the Munna Creek Solar Farm in southeast Queensland began, the 120 MW PV power plant has entered the market operator’s grid management system and can now work its way through the testing and commissioning process.
Digital transformation in off-grid solar: A comprehensive roadmap for practitioners
As off-grid solar systems expand to serve remote and underserved communities worldwide, digitalisation has become a crucial need for efficient project development, implementation, and long-term sustainability. A new report from IEA PVPS Task 18 systematically explores digital tools across the entire off-grid energy project value chain, providing much-needed guidance for practitioners looking to optimise their operations.
