Solar module fault diagnosis uses convolutional neural network
Researchers in China have created a dataset of various PV faults and normalised it to accommodate different array sizes and typologies. After testing the new approach in combination with the 1D-CNN machine learning technique under different conditions, they found an accuracy of more than 99%.
Australia’s renewables target marathon still far from COP28 finish line
Australia is one of only seven countries outside the European Union that has updated its 2030 national renewable target with an 18 GW boost, since the 2023 COP28 global tripling pledge.
Grid scale solar and battery projects score Western Power connection offers
Western Power has closed off 759 MW of connection offers for FY2024/25, announcing the last two projects for the period, and in the coming financial year expects to offers made for a further 300 MW of storage and 112 MW solar generation.
Renewables developers shift focus in search for project sites
Renewable energy developers are increasingly shifting their focus to pre-approved “progressed” solar, wind, and battery project sites that are ready for construction as Australia’s clean energy rollout continues.
OX2 secures federal tick for NSW solar, storage project
A 90 MW solar farm and four-hour battery energy storage system planned for the Richmond Valley in northern New South Wales has passed through the federal environmental approvals process in just 30 business days.
Solitek launches anti-glare black bifacial solar modules
Solitek has launched full-black 425 W bifacial solar modules with matte, satin-textured glass for glare-sensitive sites such as airports, road barriers, and buildings.
Federal renewables subsidy scheme expanded to 40 GW
The federal government is scaling up its support for renewables, expanding its flagship Capacity Investment Scheme in a bid to accelerate Australia’s clean energy transition.
Dutch investment giant APG pumps $1 billion into Australian renewables platform
Dutch pension fund giant APG Asset Management has committed more than $1 billion to expand the renewable energy platform of developer Octopus Australia.
CSIRO report shows firmed renewables remain lowest-cost option
Australia’s national science agency has reaffirmed its assessment that solar and wind energy backed by storage and transmission remain the lowest-cost new-build electricity generation technologies.
CleanPeak secures $500 million to grow solar and storage platform
Global investment firm KKR has committed $500 million to partner with Australian renewables company CleanPeak Energy and support the growth of its distributed energy platform, focusing on solar, battery energy storage, and microgrid solutions.
