Floating solar to cut diesel dependence for remote Asia-Pacific islands
An international collaboration plans to set up floating solar microgrids in remote Asia-Pacific locations to charge high-tech electric hydrofoil ferries and help island communities break diesel fuel dependence.
Foresight invests $500 million to acquire New Zealand Clean Energy
Investment heavyweight Foresight Group has entered the New Zealand market for the first time with a $500 million commitment to acquire local developer New Zealand Clean Energy and its extended portfolio that includes three ready-to-build solar and BESS projects.
Aiko launches 545 W back-contact solar module with 25% efficiency
The Chinese manufacturer said its new back-contact module delivers up to 545 W and over 25% efficiency in a compact rooftop format for residential, C&I, and off-grid applications.
Survey shows technology trends reshaping utility-scale solar
Bifacial solar panels, string inverters and advanced tracking systems are fast becoming the technologies of choice for developers of large-scale solar according to new data provided by Spain-based software company and analytics provider RatedPower.
Octopus breaks ground on Blind Creek solar and battery project
Construction has officially started on Octopus Australia’s Blind Creek Solar Farm and battery project in southern New South Wales, one of the biggest DC-coupled hybrid projects being developed in the country.
Longi launches fire-resistant solar module for rooftop PV
The Chinese manufacturer has launched a fire-resistant version of its Hi-MO X10 module for distributed PV applications, featuring back-contact technology and up to 24.8% efficiency. The company says the module adds enhanced fire-safety design to address rooftop PV risks such as hot spots and DC arcing.
Potentia reaches construction milestone on NEM-first solar-battery hybrid project
Potentia Energy has completed the installation of more than 161,000 solar modules at its Quorn Park hybrid solar-plus-storage project in western New South Wales, marking a new milestone in Australia’s renewable energy transition.
Solis launches new residential storage system portfolio
The Chinese manufacturer said its new three residential battery lines support a depth of discharge of 90% and deliver over 6,000 cycles.
Rooftop solar volumes rebound as home batteries continue to boom
Australia’s rooftop solar market has bounced back into record-setting territory with 281 MW of new capacity registered across the country last month, marking the largest February total on record.
Fortescue begins building WA’s biggest solar farm
Fortescue has begun construction of Western Australia’s biggest solar farm to date as the company pushes ahead with plans to decarbonise its Australian iron ore operations by the end of the decade.
