Novel MPPT technique for EV charging combined with PV, fuel cells
Scientists from India have designed a novel electric vehicle system with a reported efficiency of 98.7%, using PV panels, a proton-exchange membrane fuel cell, battery storage and supercapacitor, with hopes to expand the concept to renewable-energy-based DC microgrids with vehicle-to-grid (V2G) capability.
Dutch teams dominate world solar challenge claiming top two positions
The Netherlands Brunel Solar Team have crossed the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge finish line in Adelaide, i first place, after travelling 3,021 kilometres from Darwin to the South Australian capital, at an average speed of 86.6 kph, and just shy of 35 hours on the road.
Defending champs edge ahead in World Solar Challenge
Defending Belgian champion Innoptus is on track early to secure a third consecutive win in the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge, edging ahead of their rivals after day two of the 3,000-kilometre race across the Australian Outback.
World solar challenge champion Sunswift Racing returns for glory
Reigning world solar challenge champions, the University of New South Wales Sunswift Racing team, have their eyes on the prize for top spot on the podium when the 3,000 kilometre event gets underway in Darwin on Sunday, 24 August, 2025.
Solar roof for passenger cars ready for mass production
The Belgium-based company, AGC Automotive, has announced its panorama-style solar roof for passenger cars is ready for mass production, with the glass-glass design featuring high-efficiency back contact solar cells and a uniform full black appearance.
Clean energy investment boom buoys decade-long grid reliability forecast
The Australian Energy Market Operator’s 2025 electricity statement of opportunities 10-year report finds investments needed to maintain reliability in the national electricity market are well on track.
Unlocking CER: addressing data sharing barriers with retailer participation
The role of consumer energy resources is central to Australia’s energy transition, but without quality data and effective data sharing frameworks, the full value of CER cannot be realised for system operators, for markets, or for consumers.
Coal waste breakthrough could unlock resources for 15 million EV magnets
Minerals to make magnets for 15 million electric vehicles is the potential of a Monash University breakthrough, turning proverbial water into wine, after extracting 17 critical minerals from coal fly ash, mine tailings, and old electronics.
60% of Queensland electricity from rooftop solar by 2035 a ‘no-brainer’
A Queensland report says 60% of the states’ electricity could be generated by rooftop solar and distributed battery storage by 2035, if the state supports a host of initiatives resulting in further rollout of consumer energy resources.
Australia’s renewables target marathon still far from COP28 finish line
Australia is one of only seven countries outside the European Union that has updated its 2030 national renewable target with an 18 GW boost, since the 2023 COP28 global tripling pledge.
