Jemena adds community batteries as part of prep for rooftop solar influx
Victorian distribution network service provider Jemena has flicked the switch on the first two community batteries to be installed within its electricity network as it prepares for rooftop solar capacity to more than double in the next decade.
Acen targets $835 million to fuel renewables expansion
Renewables developer Acen, a key player in the Australian energy transition, is returning to the capital market with plans to raise almost $835 million to fuel its expansion and investment in the clean energy sector as it seeks to almost triple its renewable energy capacity to 20 GW by 2030.
Sun-Ways inaugurates removable PV plant on railway tracks
Swiss startup Sun-Ways says it has activated what it calls the world’s first removable solar plant on active rail tracks, with passenger trains set to operate over the 18 kW installation from today.
Ingeteam technology tapped for Australia solar projects
Spanish manufacturer Ingeteam has been tapped by Denmark-headquartered developer European Energy to supply its power conversion and control technology to two grid-scale solar farms being built in Australia.
Chemitek Solar launches new antistatic soiling mitigation coating
The Portuguese company said its new anti-soiling solution lasts for at least a year. It can be applied during routine cleaning operations by mixing it directly in the cleaning water.
Solar carport serves as alternative for rooftop PV
GoodWe BIPV has identified new applications for its Vela residential solar carport with the modular unit gaining traction in rural and small commercial settings as an alternative to ground-mounted and rooftop PV systems.
Testing reveals height benefits of floating PV
Scientists have tested the performance of floating PV panels at a height of 800 mm and 250 mm above their floating structures. Their thermal and electrical performance was compared to that of a reference land-based system and the highest panel was found to show the greatest cooling effect.
Majority of Australian business chiefs want renewable grid by 2035
A global business executive poll has found 77% of Australian business leaders want a renewables-based electricity system within the decade and for the federal government to priortise reskilling of high-carbon sector workers to help fill clean energy jobs.
380 MW solar farm on Queensland coast powers up
Construction of the Aldoga Solar Farm on the central Queensland coast has been completed seven months ahead of schedule with the 380 MW PV plant having already exported its first 850 kW of clean electricity into Australia’s main grid.
EnergyCo gives green light to unlock 3.65 GW of clean energy projects
An 800 MW solar farm and 300 MW battery storage system are included in one of four renewable energy projects totalling 3.65 GW of generation capacity granted the right to connect to new transmission lines in the South West Renewable Energy Zone of New South Wales.
