Fortescue forges ahead with green iron project in Pilbara
Fortescue has broken ground on a $75.5 million project in Western Australia’s Pilbara region that is to produce green iron using renewable hydrogen produced onsite through 1.4 MW of electrolyser capacity powered in part by the nearby 60 MW Chichester Solar Farm.
Genesis adds 114 MW solar project as part of 500 MW strategy
New Zealand power company Genesis Energy has taken another step in delivering on its commitment to build 500 MW of grid-scale solar by the end of 2028 with the acquisition of a 114 MW consented PV project on the nation’s North Island.
Bifacial tracking systems dominate utility-scale PV market
The latest report from the International Energy Agency’s Photovoltaic Power Systems Program covers best practices for the optimisation of bifacial PV tracking systems and discusses key areas for improvement.
Horizon reaches milestone with rooftop solar rollout
Thousands more homes and businesses in regional Western Australia now have the option to install rooftop PV with Horizon Power announcing it has completed the rollout of internet-connected technology that eliminates network hosting capacity constraints in its service area.
Philippines fast-tracks world’s largest solar park with green lane certificate
The Board of Investments of the Philippines has granted a green lane certificate to a solar project that is being touted as the largest in the world to date. The accreditation will facilitate easier approval and processing of permits.
Construction ramps up after Engie reaches financial close on 250 MW solar farm
The Australian arm of French renewables developer Engie says it has reached financial close on the 250 MW Goorambat East Solar Farm being constructed in northeast Victoria and expects the project to commence operations by 2027.
New energy market rules rollout customer benefits and flexible control over usage
The Australian Energy Market Commmission has released new rules giving consumers more value from and control over their energy use while retailers get more options to bill individual consumer energy resources, such as electric vehicles.
Net Zero power shift hinges on consumer and distribution energy resources: report
A rapid uptake of consumer and distribution energy resources in Australia sets the stage for their role in the transition but if legacy operating systems don’t keep up the pace they risk falling short of delivering their potential, a new report finds.
Tongwei to acquire Runergy
Chinese solar module maker Tongwei has presented a CNY 5 billion ($1.06 billion) offer to acquire rival manufacturer Runergy. If successful, the transaction will be the largest merger and acquisition deal in the PV sector this year.
AGL accelerates clean energy shift with 8.1 GW acquisition
Energy giant AGL has stepped up its transition away from coal and gas, adding a development pipeline of more than 8 GW of large-scale solar and battery energy storage projects to its portfolio with the acquisition of two Australian renewable energy developers.
