5 GW renewable generation sought in Capacity Investment Scheme Tender 7
Bids have opened for the Capacity Investment Scheme Tender 7 seeking 5 GW of generation in the National Electricity Market, with caveats to be operational by 31 December 2030 and have a forecast generation profile that displaces more fossil fuel generation.
Rooftop solar waste tsunami could come 10 years early if users chase savings
In a novel study to further solar waste forecasting in Australia, the economic decisions of rooftop solar owners have been shown to fast forward waste and recovery needs 10 years earlier than a system’s warranty.
High-rise buildings could soon use gravity energy storage, say researchers
Researchers in Canada have proposed using gravity-based energy storage in high-rise buildings, in combination with photovoltaic facades, small wind turbines, and lithium-ion batteries. Their modeling indicated that this hybrid system could achieve a levelized cost of energy ranging from $0.051/kWh to $0.111/kWh.
TW Solar introduces full-black module for Australian rooftop market
China-headquartered PV cell and module manufacturer TW Solar has introduced into the Australian market a “full black” n-type solar panel featuring an output of 470 W and a power conversion efficiency of 23.5%.
Rooftop solar commands price premium in property markets
Australian homes equipped with solar systems are commanding a price premium with new data showing they are valued at up to $31,350 more than similar properties without PV installations when it comes time to sell.
Solis unveils 75–125 kW hybrid inverter for C&I solar
The Chinese manufacturer said its new inverters can deliver 160% overload for 200 ms in off-grid mode, ensuring stable startup of heavy loads. The IP66-rated products feature a maximum efficiency of 97.6% and a European efficiency of 97.2%.
Researchers present inverter-based dust monitoring method for rooftop solar
Researchers in China have developed a dust monitoring technique that relies solely on the existing hardware resources of inverters, without requiring extra sensors or meteorological data. Tests on existing rooftop PV arrays demonstrated an accuracy exceeding 96%.
IEA says cost of capital for solar remains high in Southeast Asia
The International Energy Agency says the cost of capital for solar remains higher in Southeast Asian countries than it does in other emerging and developing economies.
Epic battery begins full operations in South Australia
Another big battery has joined South Australia’s energy mix with Epic Energy announcing that its 200 MWh Mannum battery energy storage system is now fully operational.
EDP to fast-track 1.7 GW of solar and storage in eastern states
Global clean energy major EDP Renewables plans to accelerate the development of more than 1.7 GW of solar and battery storage in Australia after securing support under the federal government’s Capacity Investment Scheme.
