Rooftop solar rollout reduces manufacturer’s grid reliance
Packaging manufacturing and recycling giant Visy Industries has announced the deployment of a combined 4.5 MW of solar across the rooftops at seven of its Australian sites as it seeks to reduce its reliance on grid-supplied electricity.
SolarEdge launches mobile app for residential, C&I solar installers
The company’s new mobile app is designed to combine all operations for solar installers, from installations and commissioning to management and servicing, in one streamlined platform.
Solar laboratory on wheels rolls into the Australian market for onsite module testing
Spain-headquartered energy specialist Enertis Applus has introduced a new mobile solar module testing lab to the wider Australian market following extensive trials at solar farms in New South Wales and Queensland.
Australia infrastructure think tank members log 12 new solar projects
Industry think tank Infrastructure Partnerships Australia has released its monthly Australia and New Zealand Infrastructure member Pipeline report identifying 12 new member energy projects added in the past 12 months.
Solar projects forecast to drive $5.4 billion construction boom to 2026
A Sydney-headquartered industry research and forecasting company Macromonitor report has forecast investment in solar will rise 70% over the coming two years to $5.4 billion but overall renewable energy generation infrastructure investment will peak soon after.
NEM review takes pro-active approach to future-proof rapid renewables uptake
Future-proofing a grid after coal-fired power generation phases out, has prompted an Australian government review of the National Electricity Market to promote investment in firmed reliable renewable energy such as rooftop solar, utility scale projects, and storage capacity.
EnergyConnect transmission project reaches tri-state milestone
The New South Wales, South Australia, and Victoria power grids have been successfully connected with the $2.3 billion EnergyConnect transmission infrastructure project now live, enabling renewable energy to be shared directly between the three states.
FRV announces production milestone for 300 MW Walla Walla Solar Farm
The 300 MW Walla Walla Solar Farm in southern New South Wales, hailed as one of the state’s biggest, has begun generating power less than two years after Fotowatio Renewable Ventures Australia reached financial close on the project.
WA sets assessment level for mega 70 GW solar and wind project
A mega 70 GW wind and solar project planned for the far southeast of Western Australia is to face close scrutiny with the state’s environmental watchdog confirming the estimated $100 billion project will undergo a public review.
Three sub-5 MW solar farms completed and energised across three states
A prolific mid-scale solar farm developer has successfully completed and energised three 5 MW solar farms in regional New South Wales, Victoria, and South Australia, delivering localised, clean energy solutions directly to the grid.
