Applications & Installations

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Australia leads the world in per-capita solar installations, with a diverse landscape of applications ranging from residential rooftops to vast utility-scale projects in the outback. This category highlights real-world case studies, engineering challenges, and best practices in deploying solar systems across sectors. We explore grid integration, project financing, permitting, and the rise of community solar, virtual power plants (VPPs), and microgrids. Whether it’s a suburban home in Melbourne or a solar-plus-storage project in remote Western Australia, this section tracks the practical rollout of Australia’s clean energy future.

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Markets & Policy

Neoen Australia 1.8 billion debt finance raise backs a 1.2 GW portfolio

Neoen Australia has raised a new debt financing package of $1.8 billion, which covers a 1.2 GW portfolio that includes two battery storage projects and the 440 MWp Culcairn Solar Farm.

Ev Foley

Oct 30, 2026

Applications & Installations

SgurrEnergy eyes regional office in Melbourne to expand global footprint

Renewable energy consulting and engineering firm SgurrEnergy has plans to open a regional office in Melbourne, adding to a suite of seven branches worldwide located in India, Middle East, US, Africa, China and Singapore.

Ev Foley

Oct 29, 2026

Applications & Installations

Repurposed solar panels reduce diesel fuel dependence for Indonesian village

Four employees of Singapore-headquartered Vena Energy and 20 from contractor partners have installed a 2,200 W solar station made from repurposed solar panels in North Sulawesi, Indonesia.

Ev Foley

Oct 29, 2026

Applications & Installations

Construction of 300 MWh Hazelwood 2 grid-forming BESS begins in Victoria

French clean energy developer and owner of Hazelwood BESS Engie, Chinese clean energy technology manufacturer Sungrow and Spanish-headquartered EPC Elecnor Australia have commenced the 300 MWh Hazelwood 2 BESS extension.

Ev Foley

Oct 29, 2026

Technology & Products

FTC Pioneer tracker design a good match for emerging module placement robotics

US-based FTC Solar has designed its Pioneer Tracker to be compatible with emerging robotics, the advent of which FTC Solar Vice President Software Andrew Morse describes as an historical opportunity for EPCs, developers, and the workforce.

Ev Foley

Oct 29, 2026

Applications & Installations

WA to legalise plug-in solar panels and batteries modelled on German standards

Western Australia has announced it is taking steps to legalise plug-in solar panels and batteries, known colloquially as ‘balcony solar’, to benefit renters and apartment dwellers.

Ev Foley

Oct 28, 2026

Technology & Products

Better bushfire smoke forecasting could improve solar farm output

Researchers from the University of New South Wales have found that smoke from major bushfires can reduce solar electricity generation by 70% at solar farms as far as 150 kilometres away.

Ev Foley

Oct 28, 2026

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Markets & Policy

Neoen Australia 1.8 billion debt finance raise backs a 1.2 GW portfolio Neoen Australia has raised a new debt financing package of $1.8 billion, which covers a 1.2 GW portfolio that includes two battery storage projects and the 440 MWp Culcairn Solar Farm.

Ev Foley

Oct 30, 2026

Applications & Installations

SgurrEnergy eyes regional office in Melbourne to expand global footprint Renewable energy consulting and engineering firm SgurrEnergy has plans to open a regional office in Melbourne, adding to a suite of seven branches worldwide located in India, Middle East, US, Africa, China and Singapore.

Ev Foley

Oct 29, 2026

Applications & Installations

Repurposed solar panels reduce diesel fuel dependence for Indonesian village Four employees of Singapore-headquartered Vena Energy and 20 from contractor partners have installed a 2,200 W solar station made from repurposed solar panels in North Sulawesi, Indonesia.

Ev Foley

Oct 29, 2026

Applications & Installations

Construction of 300 MWh Hazelwood 2 grid-forming BESS begins in Victoria French clean energy developer and owner of Hazelwood BESS Engie, Chinese clean energy technology manufacturer Sungrow and Spanish-headquartered EPC Elecnor Australia have commenced the 300 MWh Hazelwood 2 BESS extension.

Ev Foley

Oct 29, 2026

Technology & Products

FTC Pioneer tracker design a good match for emerging module placement robotics US-based FTC Solar has designed its Pioneer Tracker to be compatible with emerging robotics, the advent of which FTC Solar Vice President Software Andrew Morse describes as an historical opportunity for EPCs, developers, and the workforce.

Ev Foley

Oct 29, 2026

Applications & Installations

WA to legalise plug-in solar panels and batteries modelled on German standards Western Australia has announced it is taking steps to legalise plug-in solar panels and batteries, known colloquially as ‘balcony solar’, to benefit renters and apartment dwellers.

Ev Foley

Oct 28, 2026

Technology & Products

Better bushfire smoke forecasting could improve solar farm output Researchers from the University of New South Wales have found that smoke from major bushfires can reduce solar electricity generation by 70% at solar farms as far as 150 kilometres away.

Ev Foley

Oct 28, 2026

Applications & Installations

Fortescue signs first green grid 20-year power deal with Pilbara lithium miner Perth-headquartered mining giant Fortescue has pushed forward on its intent to supply industry in the Pilbara with renewable energy by signing a 20-year power purchase agreement with an Australian lithium mining company.

Ev Foley

Oct 28, 2026

Technology & Products

SMA grid-forming DC-hybrid solution unveiled at All Energy Australia SMA Australia has unveiled a new grid-forming solar and battery solution at All Energy Australia, which tackles the key developer challenges of securing grid connections and attracting investment.

Ev Foley

Oct 27, 2026

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