Arctech Solar breaks into Australian market
Contracts have been inked for the Chinese manufacturer to supply a combined 377.6 MWp of tracking systems for two Australian projects. To ensure its presence in the market, the company is setting up a subsidiary Down Under.
Pro-coal MP to open off-grid solar+storage project
In yet another bizarre demonstration of the muddled thinking of coalition parliamentarians and solar, climate skeptic and pro-coal LNP MP, George Christensen, will be launching a major off-grid renewable energy project – executed by local business Linked Group Services in Northern Queensland.
Flinders University to cover 20% of its electricity needs with solar
A combination of rooftop solar on campus buildings and a solar car-port will soon provide one-fifth of the electricity needed to power Flinders University.
RCR Tomlinson difficulties highlight impact of PV project commissioning delays
Delays in achieving the full commissioning of Australian PV power plants are beginning to seriously impact project EPCs. Diversified engineering and infrastructure company RCR Tomlinson has postponed its annual financial results, with speculation mounting that delays to the commissioning of a solar project has caused “a material negative impact” on its earnings.
Power Ledger launches P2P solar trading trial in Bangkok
Solar power will be traded across the meter among four participating entities at Bangkok’s T77 precinct – a shopping centre, international school, serviced apartments and a dental hospital.
Large-scale solar sees 20% drop in new projects in H1 2018
According to Wiki-Solar, around 16 GW of new solar PV parks were brought online worldwide in the first half of this year. In the same period of 2017, newly installed utility-scale PV capacity totaled around 20 GW.
South Australia launches 10 MW solar tender
The Berri Barmera Council has invited expressions of interest for the construction and operation of a 10 MW solar farm which will contribute to delivering a predictable and cost-effective renewable energy supply within the region.
New South Wales to host major renewable energy hub
Australia’s developer CWP Renewables has announced that its plans to add a 200 MW solar+storage project to the 270 MW Sapphire Wind Farm have been approved by the state government.
Victorian Labor makes $1.24 billion solar pledge
The Victorian government has announced a massive investment in renewable energy that will bring rooftop solar to 650,000 homes over 10 years. The systems will help Victorians save about $890 a year on their power bills with half-price solar panels at no up-front cost.
Sun Metals refinery solar farm officially opens
The 125 MW solar PV plant, which will supply the power-intensive zinc refinery near Townsville, is Australia’s largest operational industrial solar project.
