Sungrow provides support for tough grid connection process
Labelled the “most difficult” in the world, Australia’s regulatory environment and grid connection process for new large-scale renewable energy generation and storage has also been lauded as the standard bearer for the global market.
Court reinstates suspension for rooftop solar certificate trading platform
The Clean Energy Regulator’s decision to suspend online trading platform Greenbot from participating in the Australian government’s rooftop solar rebate scheme has been reinstated by the Federal Court.
Australia’s flat solar market sees it dropped from global top 10
While Australia continues to be a revelatory solar market internationally, it lost its place in the top 10 solar installers globally in 2023, the IEA PVPS team reports. According to Renate Egan, Executive Director for the Australian Centre for Advanced Photovoltaics, it is the first time in 30 years Australia has dropped off that list. “What’s sad is that the rest of the world is now taking off and investing in solar and we’re falling behind,” she said at Melbourne’s All Energy on Thursday.
Nature inspires 2.5 kW Smartflower mobile solar system
New South Wales-headquartered critical power specialists Abundant Power Solutions has introduced the Austrian-made 2.5 kW Smartflower mobile solar system to Australia.
JinkoSolar announces new TOPCon solar modules with efficiency of 24.8%
Chinese manufacturer JinkoSolar has used the All Energy Australia 2024 exhibition and conference being staged in Melbourne to launch its next generation Tiger Neo 3.0 modules that are available in two series with power outputs of 495 W and 670 W.
Solar Quotes founder tips Origin acquisition to boost rooftop rollout
Solar Quotes founder Finn Peacock expects Origin Energy’s acquisition of the solar installation comparison service will accelerate the rollout of rooftop PV in Australia and the electrification of the nation’s energy system.
Solis introduces low-voltage hybrid inverters
The Chinese manufacturer said that its new series includes inverters with up to 15 kW of AC output. It supports a maximum input current of 20A.
Indonesia’s installed solar capacity surpasses 700 MW
The Institute for Essential Services Reform says Indonesia’s solar industry has faced a downturn over the past two years, but policy reforms should accelerate solar deployment in the coming years. The think tank’s latest report states that 16.92 GW of projects are currently in the pipeline across the country.
JinkoSolar, Trina say TOPCon modules outperform p-type back-contact panels
JinkoSolar and Trina Solar have separately reported that on-field testing shows tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) solar modules outperform p-type back-contact PV modules in monthly power generation.
Australian co-developer of PERC solar cells wins prestigious ATSE award
Australian co-developer of the passivated emitter and rear contact solar cell, Professor Andrew Blakers, wins prestigious award for contribution to the world’s renewable energy transition.
