Community solar and battery project highlights single-source approach
The Goulburn Community Solar Farm and battery project in New South Wales has been commissioned with Chinese manufacturing giant Trinasolar saying the milestone highlights key shifts in large-scale project delivery.
European Energy brings 108 MW Victorian solar plant online
Another large-scale solar farm has joined Australia’s main electricity market with European Energy confirming that the 108 MW Lancaster Solar Farm in northern Victoria is now up and running.
AGL begins commissioning first 250 MW of Liddell battery in Hunter Energy Hub
Sydney-headquartered gentailer AGL has begun commissioning of the first 250 MW of the 1,000 MWh Liddell Battery at the Hunter Energy Hub in New South Wales.
Sungrow launches CEC-approved PowerKeeper Series in Australia
Chinese solar inverter and storage solutions company Sungrow has launched its CEC-approved PowerKeeper Series in Australia for commercial and industrial applications.
Solar for Apartment Residents program closing 30 March 2026
The $25 million NSW-federal government Solar for Apartment Residents program is ending 30 March 2026, with almost 140 projects taking advantage of the scheme but less than a third of available funds utilised to date, including for two Sydney apartment building projects in Newtown and Camperdown awarded to local installer, Solarhart.
Draft Solar Sharer Offer must deliver on promises: consumer advocates
The draft Solar Sharer Offer reform has been released with the Australian Energy Regulator draft Default Market Offer but consumer energy advocates say broader reforms are needed to accelerate rooftop solar benefits for all.
What happens when malware hits PV systems
A random malware variant affected about 800 remote monitoring devices at ground-mounted PV plants in Japan in May 2024. Tokyo-based cybersecurity firm Girasol Energy has told pv magazine what happened and how PV asset owners can protect themselves against such incidents.
Researchers harness spooky potential of quantum battery storage
Scientists from three leading Australian research organisations have developed the first proof-of-concept quantum battery, demonstrating the potential for rapid, scalable charging and energy storage based on principles of ollective effects.
Strata building EV adoption project accelerates 251 apartment chargers
At a new apartment building complex in Melbourne, NOX Energy has installed 252 electric vehicle chargers for residents and commercial tenants as part of an ARENA strata building EV adoption program.
China’s new five-year plan deepens shift toward focus on renewables system
China’s 2026 to 2030 policy plan elevates clean electricity as a central driver of economic growth, with greater emphasis on system integration and industrial use.
