SMA shifts Australian focus to large-scale sector
German inverter and battery manufacturer SMA Solar Technology has confirmed its withdrawal from the Australian residential and commercial market, with CEO Jürgen Reinert declaring the company will instead focus on large-scale infrastructure, grid-forming technology and hybrid integration.
Trina launches Australia-specific solar module for rooftop market
Chinese PV technology manufacturer Trina Solar has launched an “Australia specific” variant of its Vertex S+ modules featuring a power output of 515 W and a maximum efficiency of 24.65%.
Indonesia tenders 1.2 GW of solar
Indonesia’s PLN has launched a tender for a 1,225 MW solar project that will be spread across several regions of the country. The state-owned utility has not publicly announced a closing date.
NSW to prioritise critical renewable energy projects under new law
New South Wales will introduce new legislation designed to accelerate the delivery of critical solar, wind, battery energy storage, and network projects to support the state’s transition from coal-fired power to renewable energy.
Rooftop solar surges to new high on back of battery boom
Australia’s rooftop solar market climbed by 31% in the past month with the latest data revealing that a record 442 MW of small-scale PV capacity was installed across the country in April 2026.
Pilbara mining operation plugs into renewable energy
Chinese miner Citic Pacific has flicked the switch on a new solar and battery microgrid that is now helping power its Fortescue River mining accommodation precinct in Western Australia’s northwest.
Elecnor confirms construction milestone for NZ’s biggest yet solar farm
The last of 330,000 PV panels has been installed at the Tauhei Solar Farm in New Zealand, marking a key milestone in the construction of what is set to be that country’s largest operational solar farm when it comes online later this year.
Premier Energies unveils 600-630 W all-black TOPCon solar modules
The Indian manufacturer said its new all-black panel series features a power conversion efficiency of up to 23.32% and a bifaciality factor of up to 85%.
Edenvale project tops Rystad’s utility PV performance table
The 204 MW Edenvale Solar Park in Queensland’s Western Downs region has been identified by energy consultancy Rystad Energy as the best performing large-scale PV asset in Australia last month.
Federal scheme supports 10 new generation and battery projects for WA
Western Australia’s shift from coal and gas to renewables has taken a major step forward with the federal government backing more than 2 GW of new renewable energy and battery storage projects set to be built across the state.
