Feedback sought on hybrid projects in next CIS tender for Western Australia
On the cusp of Capacity Investment Scheme Tender 2 – WEM Dispatchable successful proponent announcements, the federal government now calls for feedback on how to approach hybrid projects in the pending 2025 WEM Tender for Western Australia, opening mid-2025.
Queensland commercial rooftop solar installation uses over 1,000 solar panels
A Queensland convention centre is operating on a 600 kW rooftop solar installation using over 1,000 solar panels and four 110 kW inverters to power the multifunction room complex.
Northern Territory home and business solar battery scheme sees spike in uptake
The Northern Territory government’s expanded home and business solar battery Scheme has seen a surge in uptake since it was more than doubled from $5,000 to $12,000.
New Zealand-made EV home chargers launch in Australia
New Zealand electric vehicle home charger manufacturer is introducing it’s 7.4 kW E2 product range to Australia, that both divert excess solar power from rootfop installations and provide up to 50 kilometres of charge per hour.
Solar installers’ preferred panels, inverters revealed
A new survey shows the majority of Australian solar installers are unconcerned what brand solar panels and battery energy storage systems they work with, but they have a clear preference when it comes to inverters.
CEC research finds preference for rooftop solar far outshines nuclear
Clean Energy Council research has found 80% of respondents to an Australian-wide survey support rooftop solar and 69% favour solar farms over 35% showing preference for nuclear power generation.
AI-powered technology helps deliver flexible export limits for rooftop solar
Electricity network operator Endeavour Energy has launched a “flexible exports” service for rooftop solar systems in New South Wales that it forecasts will contribute 600 MW of additional renewable energy capacity over the next decade.
Cook serves up $387 million residential battery rebate scheme
The Western Australian government has moved to accelerate the uptake of residential battery energy storage systems, announcing it will introduce a $387 million rebate scheme to encourage the installation of household batteries to store and utilise extra power generated by rooftop solar.
Acen pushes ahead with 400 MWh New England battery build
Construction proper has started on a 200 MW / 400 MWh battery energy storage system being built alongside renewables developer Acen Australia’s 720 MW New England Solar project in northern New South Wales.
Passive solar module cooling tech linked to improved project efficiency
As solar deployment accelerates in markets where high ambient temperatures are the norm, researchers across the globe continue to experiment with new approaches to cooling PV modules. A cost-efficient solution could have a significant impact on project efficiency and panel lifespans.
