Enervest begins building Australia’s biggest floating solar system
Construction of Australia’s largest floating solar array has commenced with the first panels and pontoons assembled for a 500 kW system being installed on a water storage reservoir at Warrnambool in Victoria’s southwest.
JinkoSolar launches new module targeting data-centre demand
JinkoSolar has announced the launch of a new solar module tailored specifically to meet the power density and extreme reliability needs of data centres and AI-driven computing.
Queensland launches $200 million fund to partner on private sector renewable solutions
The Queensland government has launched a $200 million fund to support the private sector in delivering “bespoke” renewable energy generation, battery and microgrid projects across the state’s northwest.
SolarEdge launches Nexis hybrid inverter and high-voltage battery for residential PV
The Nexis solution combines a flexibly configurable hybrid inverter with a modular high-voltage battery offering up to 14 kW charging capacity per stack. The inverter delivers 8–20 kW AC power, supports up to 200% DC oversizing, and features IP65-rated design with integrated backup power.
Community solar and battery project highlights single-source approach
The Goulburn Community Solar Farm and battery project in New South Wales has been commissioned with Chinese manufacturing giant Trinasolar saying the milestone highlights key shifts in large-scale project delivery.
European Energy brings 108 MW Victorian solar plant online
Another large-scale solar farm has joined Australia’s main electricity market with European Energy confirming that the 108 MW Lancaster Solar Farm in northern Victoria is now up and running.
K2 Systems unveils elevated PV mounting solution for metal roofs
The K2 MultiRail High mounting system is a one-piece elevated solution with a height of 100 mm tailored to improve rear ventilation on metal roofs. K2 Systems says greater distance between modules and metal roof surface improves airflow and lowers module temperature, which can translate to higher annual energy yield.
Sungrow launches CEC-approved PowerKeeper Series in Australia
Chinese solar inverter and storage solutions company Sungrow has launched its CEC-approved PowerKeeper Series in Australia for commercial and industrial applications.
Solar for Apartment Residents program closing 30 March 2026
The $25 million NSW-federal government Solar for Apartment Residents program is ending 30 March 2026, with almost 140 projects taking advantage of the scheme but less than a third of available funds utilised to date, including for two Sydney apartment building projects in Newtown and Camperdown awarded to local installer, Solarhart.
Draft Solar Sharer Offer must deliver on promises: consumer advocates
The draft Solar Sharer Offer reform has been released with the Australian Energy Regulator draft Default Market Offer but consumer energy advocates say broader reforms are needed to accelerate rooftop solar benefits for all.
