Solis introduces low-voltage hybrid inverters
The Chinese manufacturer said that its new series includes inverters with up to 15 kW of AC output. It supports a maximum input current of 20A.
Bowen targets 10 GW of renewables in next CIS tender round
The Australian government will supercharge its program of underwriting renewable energy generation and clean dispatchable capacity by significantly expanding the next auction in its flagship Capacity Investment Scheme policy.
Sunrise Energy scores planning approval for 400 MWh WA battery
Western Australia is a step closer to adding another big battery to its network after a 100 MW / 400 MWh project proposed by Sunrise Energy Group was awarded planning approval by the state government.
NSW pumps up long-duration energy storage target to 28 GWh
The New South Wales government will pump up the state’s long-duration energy storage capacity target to 28 GWh by 2034 as it prepares for the exit of coal-fired power generation and greater renewable energy integration.
General Motors launches residential storage system
The United States-based automotive manufacturing company said its new storage system offers the option of integrating with PV systems. It can be scaled to reach a capacity of up to 35.4 kWh, which the company said would enable approximately 20 hours of storage.
Australia’s big battery bonanza
The volume of large-scale battery energy storage projects under construction in Australia passed that of solar and wind projects combined in 2023 and the trend has intensified this year, with batteries attracting federal support. As coal-fired power plants are shuttered, developers and suppliers are enjoying a battery bonanza.
Breakthrough EV battery testing improves stability and performance
South Korean Advanced Institute of Science and Technology has developed technology for the precise diagnosis of electric vehicle batteries using small currents that can improve the stability and performance of high-capacity batteries.
Construction begins on Australia’s fifth largest battery energy storage system
Construction of the fifth largest battery energy storage system in Australia has begun, located six kilometres from Port Pirie, South Australia, owned by Canadian-headquartered renewables developer Amp Energy.
Off-grid solar appliance repair training a must for remote communities: report
An Australian Research Council funded report co-authored by Sydney-based University of New South Wales and United Kingdom-headquartered charity SolarAid says the off-grid solar sector should do more to enhance their product repair initiatives.
South Australia regions earmarked for large-scale renewable energy projects
South Australia has announced two proposed release areas designated for the development of large-scale renewable energy projects in the Whyalla and Gawler Ranges regions.
