Sigenergy unveils 166 kW inverter for C&I solar
Sigenergy has launched a 166 kW IP66-rated inverter for C&I solar and storage offering nine MPPT trackers and flexible AC/DC connections. The launch coincided with the opening of its Nantong Smart Energy Centre in China, a 136,000 m² facility for R&D, manufacturing, and global delivery.
Remote Samoan island communities to receive Australian-backed rooftop solar
Remote Samoan island communities will receive roof top solar, battery storage and a mini-grid upgrade to cut dependence on diesel, kerosene, wood fires and disposable batteries for light and cooking, with the Australian government’s REnew Pacific assistance.
Edify Energy Burroway solar farm and BESS lands NSW green light
Edify Energy’s proposed Burroway 100 MW solar farm and 400 MWh battery energy storage system in the Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone has been approved by the NSW government, subject to development consent conditions.
JinkoSolar inks 2 GW Tiger Neo supply deal with Blue Sun Group
Chinese clean energy technology manufacturer JinkoSolar has signed a memorandum of understanding with Blue Sun Group to supply 2 GW of high-efficiency Tiger Neo 3.0 modules to the Australian market.
GoodWe introduces low-noise all-in-one storage system for rooftop solar
The three phase energy storage system encompasses the inverter, battery and energy management into a single system, suited for residential customers and scalable to the small-scale commercial and industrial market.
Floating solar to cut diesel dependence for remote Asia-Pacific islands
An international collaboration plans to set up floating solar microgrids in remote Asia-Pacific locations to charge high-tech electric hydrofoil ferries and help island communities break diesel fuel dependence.
Foresight invests $500 million to acquire New Zealand Clean Energy
Investment heavyweight Foresight Group has entered the New Zealand market for the first time with a $500 million commitment to acquire local developer New Zealand Clean Energy and its extended portfolio that includes three ready-to-build solar and BESS projects.
Aiko launches 545 W back-contact solar module with 25% efficiency
The Chinese manufacturer said its new back-contact module delivers up to 545 W and over 25% efficiency in a compact rooftop format for residential, C&I, and off-grid applications.
Survey shows technology trends reshaping utility-scale solar
Bifacial solar panels, string inverters and advanced tracking systems are fast becoming the technologies of choice for developers of large-scale solar according to new data provided by Spain-based software company and analytics provider RatedPower.
Octopus breaks ground on Blind Creek solar and battery project
Construction has officially started on Octopus Australia’s Blind Creek Solar Farm and battery project in southern New South Wales, one of the biggest DC-coupled hybrid projects being developed in the country.
