Ev Foley
Solar cell innovator Sundrive restructures for future commercialisation
Australian solar cell innovator Sundrive has announced job cuts, a change of leadership and restructure of the business to prepare for commercialisation of it’s copper electrode technology.
Neighbourhood uptake of rooftop solar accelerates installations: research
A University of Technology Sydney study has found a ‘neighbourhood effect’ increases adoption of rooftop solar, external to other influences like government rebates, based on socio-economic data.
Rooftop solar and battery storage secures energy for remote community
An 8.5 kW rooftop solar array and 21 kWh battery energy storage solution have been installed on the remote Northern Territory Mumathumburru, or West Island, providing energy security to a community of people disrupted by unreliable, expensive power since 2021.
Sparc green hydrogen pilot plant embarks on next phase of development
Adelaide-headquartered green hydrogen developer Sparc Hydrogen is progressing its South Australian pilot plant with front-end engineering and design, on the back of other milestones putting the project on target to begin construction Q4 2024.
Supermarket giant installs 3.5 MW rooftop solar system on new facility
A 3.5 MW rooftop solar system has been installed on supermarket giant Coles Group facility near Sydney as part of a $1 billion investment in the company’s efforts to be powered 100% by renewable electricity by mid-2025.
Stanwell advances renewables strategy with first solar O&M contract
A subsidiary of Queensland government-owned electricity generator Stanwell Corporation, which operates two of the state’s largest coal-fired power stations, has signed a five-year contract to maintain the Collinsville Solar Farm as part of its energy transition strategy.
Fuel retailer gets $100 million transport emissions reduction boost
Australian fuel retailer Ampol has committed to a multitude of decarbonisation strategies throughout its service station network, including the roll out of electric vehicle charging stations and rooftop solar, funded in part by the Clean Energy Finance Corporation.
Australian solar panel recycler partners with Canadian silicon anode developer
Victoria-based solar panel recycling company Lotus Energy has signed an agreement with Canadian silicon anode developer Neo Battery Materials with aims to supply future North American electric vehicle and energy storage needs.
Symmetry Solar joins $12 million Defence Force solar carpark project
New South Wales-based commercial renewables solutions company Symmetry Solar has scored a role on the development of a $12 million dollar solar farm for the Australian Defence Force.
New England renewable energy zone scoping report released
The 8 GW network capacity New England renewable energy zone scoping report has been released outlining the construction and operation of new high voltage electricity network infrastructure needed to connect future renewable energy and storage projects to the grid.
