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NZ government funding to support solar farm builds

The New Zealand government will provide a local council with more than $14 million in funding to help build a 2 MW solar farm and 4 MWh battery energy storage system to reduce the community’s current reliance on diesel generators for power.

GoodWe releases 112 kWh storage system for C&I solar

GoodWe has launched a 112 kWh battery energy storage system for commercial and industrial solar projects, featuring 96% round-trip efficiency and a 6,000-cycle lifespan. The system allows parallel connection for up to 450 kWh of total capacity.

1.5 million solar panels sought in project procurement package

Procurement and works packages for what is set to be one of the largest solar farms connected to Australia’s main electricity grid are now live with developer Genex Power seeking expressions of interest from trade contractors and suppliers for the Bulli Creek Solar project.

CleanPeak completes $465 million refinancing deal

Australian renewable energy infrastructure developer and operator CleanPeak Energy has closed a $465 million portfolio debt refinancing deal enabling it to move forward on several projects expected to achieve financial close in the next 12 months.

Unaccredited solar installer convicted for false claims

An unlicensed electrician in New South Wales has been convicted of 11 separate offences relating to fraudulent claims under the Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme, after installing rooftop solar systems without the proper accreditation.

Fox ESS unveils hybrid high-power inverter for C&I applications

Fox ESS has launched a hybrid high-power inverter for commercial and industrial use, with parallel operation of up to 10 units enabling 1.25 MW output and 7.2 MWh storage. The Chinese manufacturer says the system offers 97.6% European efficiency and 98.2% peak efficiency.

UK energy company launches hybrid home inverter battery storage systems

Energy storage solutions company GivEnergy has launched single and three-phase hybrid inverter and modular battery storage systems in Australia, to coincide with the 1 July 2025 kick-off of the federal government’s Cheaper Home Batteries Program.

Abandoned coalmines could host 10% of global solar capacity

A survey of mines closed since 2020 and those planned to close by 2030 present an opportunity for installing nearly 300 GW solar on already-developed lands, finds a report from Global Energy Monitor.

Tasmanian agrisolar farm gets go-ahead after 20-day approvals process

The federal government has given the go-ahead to a new 250 MW, landowner-led agrivoltaic solar farm in Tasmania, which has been designed to have minimal environmental impact and underwent a 20-day approvals process.

Two utility-scale solar projects reach $130 million financial close

European Energy has successfully reached financial close on a long-term portfolio financing package over $130 million to support the development and construction of two utility-scale solar projects based in Victoria and New South Wales.

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