JinkoSolar claims top spot in 2023 PV module shipment rankings
Chinese manufacturer JinkoSolar says its solar module shipments reached 78.5 GW in 2023. This year, it says it hopes to sell up to 110 GW of panels.
Sunman unveils 520 W glass-free solar panel with 19.3% efficiency
The new panel has a white backsheet and a temperature coefficient of -0.34/C. It weighs 4.1 kg per m2 and, according to the manufacturer, supports all types of installation methods, including roof adhesive and removal mechanical mounting.
Renewable energy projects to enjoy faster approval in Victoria
Premier Jacinta Allan today announced that the Victorian government will accelerate planning approvals for renewable energy projects. The move is meant to ensure that projects that bring energy prices down can come online with greater speed.
Hybrid power systems fuel renewable energy pathway for gold producer
Australian renewables infrastructure provider, Pacific Energy, has completed and delivered four solar-BESS-gas hybrid systems, which have a combined capacity of 82 MW, to gold producer Westgold Resources.
SafeWork NSW launches blitz on rooftop solar installations
The New South Wales workplace health and safety regulator has commenced a compliance blitz focusing on the safe installation of rooftop solar systems with inspectors to ensure business owners are checking on the safety of subcontractors.
China’s Aiko to deliver 2 GW of All Back Contact modules to Australian shores from March
Chinese manufacturer Aiko showcased its GEN 2 N-type ABC (All Back Contact) modules at last week’s Smart Energy Expo, where the technology’s shade optimisation, enabled by its cells’ bypass diode function, made a splash. Pv magazine spoke to Aiko’s leadership about how its technology works and how the Australian market entrant plans to position itself down under.
Australian nuclear organisation turns to solar for savings
Australia’s largest nuclear organisation has turned to solar to supply part of its energy requirements in a move that is expected to deliver savings of about $2 million over a five-year period.
NT scheme sets pace for residential solar battery storage adoption
The Northern Territory has emerged as the national leader in solar battery adoption with more than 30% of homes and businesses with rooftop solar systems having now installed a battery.
REC launches 430 W heterojunction solar module with 22.2% efficiency
REC has developed a new series of residential heterojunction solar panels with efficiencies ranging from 20.6% to 22.2% and an operating temperature coefficient of -0.24% per degree Celsius.
Smart Energy Expo: 8.8kg glass-free module launched by China’s Aiko
Chinese solar manufacturer Aiko has introduced an ultra-lightweight 8.8kg module to the Australian market. Aiko has swapped solar glass for high chemical plastic, affording the 450W ‘Air Series’ module its light weight.
