How to assess bifacial PV system performance on sloped terrains
Scientists have developed a precursor formulation for different PV simulation tools that can help calculate the expected performance of solar farms deployed on hilly slopes. Validation tests against an experimental setup showed an error of less than 3%.
South Australian solar installer convicted for false claims
An electrician in South Australia has been convicted and fined for providing false or misleading documents in the small-scale renewable energy scheme.
Elgin secures connection approval for hybrid solar and battery project
Renewables developer Elgin Energy says it has secured connection agreement with the Australian Energy Market Operator for a 150 MW solar farm and 250 MWh battery energy storage system being developed in regional Victoria.
Ergon plans ‘Queensland first’ microgrid in state’s far north
Queensland government-owned utility Ergon Energy has announced it will build the state’s first network-connected microgrid as it investigates how to best utilise distributed energy resources, such as rooftop solar, and improve the reliability of electricity supply in edge-of-grid communities.
ClearVue does manufacturing and distribution deal for NZ
ClearVue Technologies has entered the New Zealand market through an exclusive manufacturing and distribution agreement for its solar glass and building integrated PV technology with Viridian Glass, the nation’s largest glass fabricator.
Fiji seeking consultants for 10 MW of solar
A company in Fiji has launched a tender for a consulting firm to carry out a feasibility study for a proposed 10 MW ground-mounted solar plant. The deadline for applications is May 30.
Remote Vanuatu healthcare centres fitted out with rooftop solar
Australian government initiative REnew Pacific in partnership with disaster relief organisation Respond Global are installing 20 off-grid solar power systems and refurbishing 20 additional health facilities in Vanuatu, to enable reliable 24/7 electricity in some of the island nation’s most remote communities.
Remote community microgrid to remove 1.2 million litres of diesel
Further reducing their reliance on diesel fuel and pre-paid power cards, the remote Northern Territory community of Borroloola in the state’s Gulf Country is building a microgrid called the Ngardara Project, to enable affordable, reliable power for it’s residents.
Pacific expands east coast presence with NSW hybrid power system
Western Australian-headquartered Pacific Energy says it will design and deliver a hybrid power system featuring a 10.6 MW solar farm as part of plans to power a critical minerals project in remote New South Wales with up to 100% renewable energy.
Sunshine State leads utility-scale solar chart
The latest data from Rystad Energy demonstrates why Queensland is known as the Sunshine State with the jurisdiction home to the country’s five best-performing utility-scale solar PV power plants in April.
