ElectraNet unveils transmission plans to support demand growth
A multibillion-dollar pipeline of electricity transmission upgrades is being proposed by South Australia’s network operator ElectraNet as it seeks to keep pace with “unprecedented” levels of connection demand.
RayGen rolls out 1 MW concentrated solar power plant in Brazil
Australian solar and thermal energy storage company RayGen says it has achieved a major international milestone with the commissioning of a 1 MW concentrated solar plant in Brazil.
Indonesia’s path to 100 GW of solar
A study from the Institute for Essential Services Reform and Indonesia’s Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs explores how Indonesia can turn its target of deploying 100 GW of solar from mandate to mobilisation.
Portable data centres to address rising levels of curtailment
Sydney-headquartered start-up WinDC has partnered with United States-based Armada in a move designed to address rising levels of utility-scale solar and wind curtailment in Australia and also satisfy ballooning demand for energy-intensive data centre infrastructure.
Transgrid shortlists 2 GW of batteries to strengthen NSW grid
New South Wales transmission company Transgrid has shortlisted nine battery energy storage projects with a combined capacity of 2 GW to provide essential system strength services to the state’s electricity grid from later this year.
Five battery projects totalling 7.9 GWh advance through approvals
Australia’s massive battery pipeline continues to grow, with projects being filed and making their way through key approvals.
Solar sheep grazing delivers margins up to 40% in new study
Agrivoltaic sheep grazing models outperform traditional farming, with higher margins and dual revenue streams from livestock and solar site services, according to a new study out of Canada.
Enphase launches AI home energy management system
Enphase Energy has introduced to Australia and New Zealand an artificial intelligence software platform that helps homeowners reduce costs, up clean energy self-consumption and grant control of key home appliances.
Sungrow unveils integrated solar storage solution for Australian market
Chinese clean tech manufacturer Sungrow has introduced a hybrid solar energy storage solution that integrates Sungrow’s 1+X modular inverter with a dedicated storage interface, PowerTitan 3.0 with built-in DC/DC module, and the solar-ESS Synergy Management System.
China’s clean tech manufacturing dominance a supply chain risk: report
While the world reels from interruption to crude oil supply chains, a new International Energy Agency report shows clean energy technology manufacturing supply chains are at risk, largely due to the world’s reliance on China’s advanced manufacturing and distribution expertise.
