Aggreko to deliver ‘Australia’s largest’ off-grid renewable hybrid power plant
Aggreko has unveiled plans to build what it says will be Australia’s biggest off-grid renewable hybrid power facility after signing a long-term power purchase agreement with the owner of Queensland’s largest proposed copper mine.
UNSW study finds tracker-based PV systems experience higher UV degradation than fixed-tilt arrays
New research from the University of New South Wales shows that PV module degradation varies widely with system design and location, driven by UV exposure, temperature, humidity, and atmospheric conditions. Tropical and desert regions face the highest stress, highlighting the need for climate-specific testing and system design.
Queensland solar assets top utility PV performance table
Output from Australia’s utility-scale solar assets jumped almost 22% in the past 12 months with new data showing the country’s large-scale PV assets generated 1.82 TWh of clean energy last month.
Spark secures state approval for massive solar and battery project
Spark Renewables has secured final state planning approval for a solar and battery project that will add 800 MW of PV and 356 MW / 1,574 MW of energy storage capacity to the grid in the New South Wales Riverina region.
South Australia opens up new areas for renewable energy opportunities
South Australia has opened up more than 11,000 square kilometres of land for the potential development of renewable energy projects as it continues the march towards its target of 100% net renewables by 2027.
Global solar additions reached record 511 GW in 2025, says IRENA
Latest figures from the International Renewable Energy Agency show solar contributed the majority of a record 692 GW of renewables capacity added worldwide last year.
What it takes to deliver a net zero system: AEC Energy 2050 report
The Australian Energy Council has released its Energy 2050 report addressing what policy makers and industry might do to deliver a net zero system, while balancing affordability, reliability and sustainability.
Global LONGi service centre network to support new one-stop-shop strategy
LONGi has launched LONGi ONE, an integrated solar-plus-storage product strategy for grid-scale, and commercial and industrial projects, which will be supported by a growing network of 30 new service centres opening in key locations globally by 2028.
Victorian regional council adopts renewable energy guidelines
A local Victorian council has pre-empted future large-scale renewable energy project proposals by developing a comprehensive clean energy guideline, based on community consultation.
Tropical North Queensland eco-tourism resort installs 110 kW solar array
The Thala Beach Nature Reserve, 1,600 kilometres north of Brisbane in tropical Far North Queensland, has installed a 110 kW solar energy system and battery energy storage to enhance the property’s eco-tourism and sustainable operations.
