FTC Solar introduces solar tracker for high wind regions
The 1P single-axis tacker is engineered to withstand winds up to 240 kph.
Breakthrough extraction technology a silver bullet for solar panel recycling
A breakthrough technology to “mine” silver from decommissioned solar panels has been mastered by Macquarie University researchers, and in partnership with Lithium Universe, will see the resource repurposed in electronics and solar panel industries.
Gentari and PCL Construction turn first sod on renewable energy zone project
Malaysia-headquartered clean energy solutions provider Gentari has broken ground on the Maryvale Solar and Energy Storage (MSES) project in the heart of the Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone.
How long do residential solar batteries last?
Multiple factors affect lifespan of a residential battery energy storage system. We examine the life of batteries in Part 3 of our series.
Unlocking CER: addressing data sharing barriers with retailer participation
The role of consumer energy resources is central to Australia’s energy transition, but without quality data and effective data sharing frameworks, the full value of CER cannot be realised for system operators, for markets, or for consumers.
Solar tracker manufacturer offers new terrain-following solution
Spain-based manufacturer PV Hardware has released a terrain-conforming tracker support, enabling up to 2° of variation between posts and enables solar installations on difficult sites without increasing environmental impact or construction costs.
Game changer HumeLink invites clean energy developers to get connected
The nation-critical transmission project HumeLink is open for connection to solar and wind generators and energy storage facilities to help accelerate Australia’s clean energy transition.
Very remote First Nations community to pilot state-of-the-art hybrid microgrid
The First Nations community of Blackstone in very remote Western Australia, has been chosen to pilot a state-of-the-art hybrid microgrid to test the feasibility of delivering reliable, renewable energy systems to remote areas.
NSW solar and storage project greenlit for decommissioned coal mine site
Swedish renewable energy developer OX2 has received environmental approval to build the 135 MW Muswellbrook solar farm at a decommissioned coal mine in the Hunter region.
Seasonally optimised PV panel tilt can boost yield by up to 9%: study
In the Indian state of Rajasthan, a new study investigates the seasonal optimisation of PV module tilt angles to optimise the energy efficiency, revealing that dynamic tilt adjustments can significantly boost annual solar yield across diverse climatic zones.
