Flemington clean energy target set to sprint home with 767 kW solar install
Sydney-headquartered commercial solar and battery system installer Sharp EIT Solutions has partnered the Victoria Racing Club, custodians of Flemington Racecourse to install a 767 kWdc commercial solar installation.
Solomons plan grid-scale solar project as Pacific nations push for faster transition
The Solomon Islands and Asian Development Bank have signed an agreement to develop the country’s first large-scale solar project as Pacific energy ministers convene in Papua New Guinea calling for an accelerated renewable energy transition in Oceania.
Tongwei Solar secures distribution partnership with OSW
Tongwei Solar has partnered with Australian solar distributor One Stop Wholesaler to deliver its solar solutions, including its TNC 2.0, Australia-wide.
South Korea’s first agrivoltaics law leaves half of farmland off-limits
South Korea’s National Assembly has passed the country’s first dedicated agrivoltaics legislation, enabling dual use of agricultural land for solar power generation, but the law excludes zones covering nearly half of the country’s farmland, according to a Seoul-based nonprofit group focused on energy transition.
Genex modifies Bulli Creek Stage 1 from 775 to 300 MW solar, adds 1.7 GWh BESS
Genex has announced plans to reconfigure the first stage of its 2.5 GW Bulli Creek multi-stage development in Queensland, from a 775 MW solar farm to 300 MW, adding a 425 MW / 1,700 MWh battery energy storage system.
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.
