Optimising bifacial solar panels for floating PV applications in tropical freshwater
New research from India shows how bifacial solar modules should be deployed to achieve strong performance in floating PV projects planned on tropical freshwater. Their experimental setup demonstrated that higher efficiency gains are achievable by gauging panel height, water depth, and tilt angle.
Silfab launches 640 W utility-scale solar panels
The Canada-based manufacturer said its new panels have a temperature coefficient of -0.29% per C and an efficiency of up to 22.92%. They come with a 30-year power output guarantee for 89.3% of the initial yield.
South West Renewable Energy Zone attracts 15 GW of access right tenders
A show of hands for access rights to the South West Renewable Energy Zone amounts to more than 15 GW of generation and storage infrastructure, more than four times the tender target.
Nextracker introduces solar mount foundation services for soil types ‘anywhere’
The solar tracking provider has introduced NX Anchor, further expanding the types of soil and areas that solar installers can develop on.
Western Australia solar farm to 100% power BHP Port Hedland facility
Decarbonisation of the mining sector continues in Western Australia’s Pilbara region with the mechanical and module installation of a 45 MW solar farm near Port Hedland to supply mining giant BHP’s port facilities.
Hybrid project community fund unlocks apprenticeships for First Nations students
Australian gen-retailer Flow Power has partnered with Adelaide-based Tauondi Aboriginal College (TAC) to help First Nations students gain qualifications to be job-ready for South Australia’s energy transition.
Huge 450 MW solar farm, 1.8 GWh battery approved for Victoria coal hub
The Victorian government has given the green light for construction on what is to be the state’s largest solar farm to begin, providing planning approval for a $651 million solar and battery energy storage project being developed in the Latrobe Valley.
OX2 sells two solar projects to European Energy Australia
Sweden-headquartered developer OX2 has announced a second solar farm sale in less than one week, of two projects, located in Victoria and New South Wales.
French forecast service targets Australian solar
With Australia’s clean energy transformation ramping up, French solar energy and weather forecasting service provider Reuniwatt has unveiled plans to expand its operations in the country with the focus to include large-scale PV projects.
Telstra inks offtake deal for 200 MW NSW solar project
Telecommunications giant Telstra has added to its renewable energy portfolio, signing up to offtake power from a 200 MW solar farm being built in New South Wales by the Australian arm of Global Power Generation, a subsidiary of Spanish utility Naturgy Energy Group.
