Allume Energy wins manufacturing grant for Australian-made SolShare technology
Victoria-headquartered developer of SolShare, Allume Energy has received $3.8 million in funding through an Australian government industry growth program to help scale the manufacturing of its technology in Melbourne.
Rooftop rollout drives impressive growth for installers
Australia’s record uptake of rooftop solar is delivering significant benefits for some installers with new analysis by industry consultancy Solar Nerds showing triple-digit percentage point annual growth rates for some companies.
Sunways unveils three-phase inverters for rooftop PV
Sunways’ new three-phase inverters have efficiency ratings of up to 98.6% and European efficiency ratings of 98.2%. They are available in five versions, with power outputs ranging from 15 kW to 30 kW.
Wood Mackenzie forecasts 77 GW of floating solar by 2033
Wood Mackenzie predicts that the global floating solar market will be dominated by the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region and led by India, China and Indonesia through to 2033. The consultancy says growth will be driven by rising demand, decreased capital expenditure and supportive policies.
Climate Council keeps tabs on clean energy momentum with new data website
Community-funded climate change communications organisation the Climate Council, has launched a website monitoring the progress and adoption of renewables like rooftop solar, batteries, and cleaner transport choices.
Victoria partners with OX2 on 242 GWh per annum renewable energy park
The Victorian state electricity commission (SEC) has announced a $370 million investment in a proposed renewable energy park, in partnership with Swedish renewables developer OX2, and will be the first 100% government-owned generator in the state, since 1994.
Edify lands federal approval for Victorian solar and storage project
Renewables developer Edify Energy has secured federal government approval for a 250 MW solar farm and 200 MW / 800 MWh big battery planned for central Victoria.
Farmers and regional communities forecast to reap billions from clean energy shift
Payments to farmers and landholders hosting large-scale renewable energy projects across Australia’s main electricity grid are expected to top $1 billion by 2030 and could reach up to almost $10 billion by 2050.
Coal miner seeks environmental approval for 20 MW solar farm
Mining company Whitehaven Coal has indicated it will look at selling a 20 MW solar farm it plans to build to power its Narrabri coal mining operation in northwest New South Wales.
ClearVue teams with Chinese manufacturer to scale global expansion strategy
Australian solar window maker ClearVue Technologies continues to ramp up its global expansion plans, striking a manufacturing agreement with China-based glazing specialist Maxblue Industrial Glass.
