On the small side: module power output distortion on rise
A study by German research institute Fraunhofer ISE has revealed a troubling trend. Data shows that modules are increasingly attributed higher power ratings than they actually have. Though the percentages are incremental, it all
adds up.
UK investment firm commissions two solar battery projects in NSW
London-headquartered investment firm VH Global Sustainable Energy Opportunities has completed the construction and commissioning of two solar and storage hybrid systems in New South Wales.
24 MW solar farm and 13 MW BESS powers up Western Australia gold mine
Remote energy development specialist Pacific Energy has commissioned a 24 MW solar farm, which is producing power, and 13 MW battery energy storage system at the Tropicana gold mine, 330 kilometres northeast of Kalgoorlie in remote Western Australia.
PVEL scorecard shows ‘relevant risks’ for TOPCon technology
The results of this year’s Kiwa PVEL scorecard have shown that TOPCon technology is more vulnerable than PERC, and the failure rate at bill of materials has increased to 41%, the highest in history, according to the testing lab.
Pacific Energy delivers 3.8 MW solar farm and BESS to Pilbara iron ore mine site
Remote power specialist Pacific Energy has delivered a 3.8 MW solar array and two battery energy storage systems to mining company Mineral Resources Ken’s Bore mine site in the Pilbara region, 1,300 kilometres north of Perth.
Solar module manufacturing capacity could exceed 1.5 TW by 2035, says IEA
The International Energy Agency’s latest report, which maps out the future evolution of clean energy manufacturing, says the combined global market for PV, wind turbines, electric cars, batteries, electrolysers, and heat pumps will rise from $1 trillion in 2023 to more than $3 trillion by 2035.
Rooftop solar doubles third quarter grid-scale solar supply: AEMO report
Rooftop solar has outshone other renewables in Q3 2024, contributing 38.5% of generation ahead of grid-scale solar, 18.3% and wind,13.4%, while new capacity progressing through the connection phase grew 36% and battery projects, by 87%, compared to Q3 2023.
PV Hardware unveils solar tracker
The Spanish company said that its new tracker “is designed for maximum adaptability to any terrain” and is compatible with all PV modules.
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.
SunBrush develop robotic solution for commercial rooftop solar system cleaning
Mechanically simple technology designed to maximise utility-scale solar module yield with the removal of soiling will underly SunBrush mobil Germany’s build of a robotic solution for commercial rooftop systems, destined for the Australian market once complete.
