Connected and islandable microgrid project launched in New South Wales
A collaborative project focussing on the development of connected and islandable microgrids within the Australian distribution network has been launched in New South Wales.
Tindo’s road ahead paved with funds, challenges and future-proofed growth
pv magazine spoke with Australian solar panel manufacturer Tindo Chief Executive Officer Richard Petterson about the company’s future expansion on the back of Solar Sunshot funding, and how it plans to tackle current market and manufacturing challenges to stay on course for future growth.
Distributed energy resources test lab opens in Western Australia
Western Power has launched Western Australia’s first distributed energy resources text lab at it’s South Metro Depot to trial how rooftop solar, batteries, electric vehicles and smart appliances can connect, communicate and interact.
ChasingLight Technology launches indoor organic PV modules
The China-based organic photovoltaics manufacturer has launched a line of indoor PV modules suitable for integration into digital office products and electronic devices.
FRV seeks federal tick for NSW solar farm and beefed up battery
A redesigned hybrid solar and battery project now featuring 200 MW of PV generation and a beefed up 2.2 GWh of energy storage capacity planned for far northern New South Wales has joined the queue for federal environmental approval.
Potentia lands federal approval for NSW solar and storage project
Potentia Energy has reached another renewables milestone with its 1 GW Tallawang solar and battery energy storage project proposed for construction in western New South Wales awarded unconditional federal environmental approval.
Genesis reaches financial close on 114 MW solar farm
New Zealand power company Genesis Energy has pressed go on its 114 MW Edgecumbe Solar Farm project on the nation’s North Island with the facility expected to start generating power in 2027.
Sigenergy points to installation practices for product recall
Sigenergy says the issue that has prompted a voluntary recall of the company’s 8 kW, 10 kW and 12 kW single-phase inverters in Australia and New Zealand stems from incorrect installation practices, not a product defect.
Octopus awards key contracts for hybrid solar and battery project
The Australian arm of British renewables developer Octopus Investments has awarded key contracts as it pushes ahead with construction of a $900 million hybrid solar and battery energy storage project in southern New South Wales.
Hydro Tasmania seeking 1,500 GWh new solar, wind
Hydro Tasmania is seeking to increase its renewable energy generation to meet growing energy demands and support the state’s industrial expansion.
