Asian investment fund fires up Climate Capital growth plans
Hong Kong-headquartered private equity firm Gaw Capital Partners has joined forces with Australian renewables developer Climate Capital as it seeks to advance an estimated $200 million pipeline of solar and storage projects.
NZ moves to reduce red tape for rooftop solar systems
The New Zealand government has ordered a review into the installation of residential and small- to medium-scale solar as it seeks to accelerate the rollout of rooftop PV.
Renewable developer rating scheme ready to roll
An independent rating scheme that ranks renewable energy developers and transmission companies’ project delivery, financial stability and community engagement capabilities is now operational.
K2 Systems releases new mounting systems for ground-mounted PV
The German manufacturer launched two mounting systems for utility-scale solar projects and small- and medium-scale installations, respectively. Both are designed to streamline installation with simplified components and modular layouts.
Yindjibarndi Energy pushes ahead with solar project after signing PPA with Rio
Construction proper is set to begin on one of Australia’s largest Indigenous-led renewable energy projects after the developer locked in a long-term energy offtake deal with mining giant Rio Tinto.
Queensland solar and battery project sails through federal approval process
A 400 MW solar farm and 2,000 MWh battery energy storage system proposed for construction in Queensland’s South Burnett region has been waved through the federal government’s environmental approval scheme.
Sonnenkraft launches 480 W back-contact TOPCon solar module
The Austrian manufacturer said its new glass-glass module features 108 back-contact TOPCon half-cells and a power conversion efficiency of 23.52%.
Firm solar and storage costs fall to $75/MWh, says IRENA
A new report by the International Renewable Energy Agency finds that round‑the‑clock solar and wind paired with battery energy storage deliver power at lower cost than new fossil fuel generation in high‑quality resource regions.
Community engagement key to long-term clean energy transition success
As Australia accelerates its transition to a cleaner, more resilient energy system, one truth is becoming increasingly clear: the future of energy infrastructure must be built not just for communities, but with them.
OSW inks 1 GWh deal to distribute KSTAR residential battery range
Queensland-based solar distributor One Stop Warehouse has signed a 1 GWh deal with inverter and energy storage systems solutions company KSTAR Australia to distribute its residential battery storage solutions.
