Growatt releases all-in-one 8 kWh balcony storage system
The battery features four MPPTs and can take up to 2,600 W of PV input. It also has an AC nominal output power of 800 W.
IEA: Global battery industry has entered new phase
China supplied three-quarters of a 1 TWh global battery market in 2024 and its domination enabled steep cost savings and a possible switch to lithium ferro-phosphate technology, according to the International Energy Agency.
Sungrow unveils 5 kWh home battery system
Sungrow’s new residential battery energy storage system features a compact 182 mm design and is capable of handling a maximum charge/discharge current of 50 A.
UNSW study shows heterojunction solar cell sensitivity to soldering flux
University of New South Wales researchers are part of an international team that has assessed the impact of soldering flux on heterojunction solar cells and has found that the composition of this component is key to prevent major cracks and significant peeling.
Tindo donates 74 South Australian-made Walara solar modules
Australian solar panel manufacturer Tindo has donated $10,000 worth of solar panels to the Tanunda Cricket Club in South Australia, to aid the club’s environmental targets and reduce bills.
Longi unveils anti-dust back contact solar module with 24.8% efficiency
Longi has released a back-contact solar module with 24.8% efficiency, featuring a power output of up to 670 W and a temperature coefficient of -0.26% per degree Celsius.
pv magazine Awards 2025 offer global nod for Australian energy companies
The pv magazine global awards program recognising excellence across the solar and storage industries is open for entries, with the opportunity for Australian businesses and individuals to win global recognition across seven categories adjudicated by a worldwide panel of independent industry experts.
GRS wins contract to build 171 MW solar farm in Victoria
Spanish group Gransolar says its construction subsidiary GRS has landed the contract to build the 171 MW Carwarp Solar Farm in Victoria, its 14th large-scale project in the Australian market.
Fiji resorts to rooftop solar installations in race to reach renewable generation goals
Fijian energy company Vision Energy Solutions has completed a 133 kW rooftop solar installation on one of the tropical island country’s premium holiday destinations, as the nation strives for it’s 90% renewable generation by 2025 goal.
Sumitomo Electric launches vanadium redox flow battery with 30-year lifespan
Sumitomo Electric’s new system comes in three versions, providing up to 10 hours of storage. It achieves improvements in output and energy density, through component enhancements, thereby reducing cost and physical footprint.
