Thornova Solar starts cell, module production in Indonesia
United States manufacturer Thornova Solar has started producing solar cells and modules in Indonesia. CEO William Sheng says the move is in line with changing US market regulations. It plans to supply customers with cells and modules from Indonesia, Laos or the US by mid-2025.
Iberdrola strikes renewable energy supply deal with 13 NSW councils
The Australian arm of Spanish energy company Iberdrola has struck a renewable energy supply agreement to provide 13 regional New South Wales councils with more than 390 GWh of electricity through to the end of 2030.
Lynas leads way with Australia’s first rare earths processing plant
Australia’s first rare earths processing plant has officially commenced operations with the $800 million Kalgoorlie facility expected to strengthen the nation’s place in the global critical minerals supply chain.
Australia pledges $125 million to support Pacific’s renewable energy shift
The Australian government has announced a $125 million funding commitment to help deliver off-grid and community scale renewable energy projects in remote and rural parts of the Pacific.
Sale plans put end to Fortescue green hydrogen project
Fortescue’s plan to build a large-scale green hydrogen and ammonia complex at Gibson Island in Queensland appears to have been officially abandoned with the site owner revealing its intent to sell the land.
Global growth flatlines in face of uncertainty
Solar demand growth has been pulled back by policy changes and uncertainty but capacity additions in 2025 should still eclipse 2024. InfoLink’s Jonathan Chou examines the leading regions for solar installations.
Investment in firmed renewables a key to securing domestic green iron production
Independent clean energy think tank Climate Energy Finance has called for a $20 billion Future Fund mandate to enable renewables-powered processing of green metals and for measures to accelerate investment in firmed renewable energy at scale.
Global partnership opens new opportunities for Zen Energy
Australian energy gen-tailer Zen Energy is considering offshore opportunities, eyeing energy storage and green hydrogen projects in Taiwan and potentially other countries after securing a $43 million investment from Taipei-listed developer HD Renewable Energy Co.
Global PV demand to hit 469 GW and 533 GW this year, says PV Infolink
PV InfoLink says that Chinese solar demand will reach between 240 GW and 260 GW this year, while European demand will hit 77 GW to 85 GW.
Developers seek WA approval for 70 GW green energy hub
A 70 GW solar and wind mega-project proposed for Western Australia’s Goldfields–Esperance region has been submitted for environmental approval from the state government.
