WA Budget measures designed to bolster local battery manufacturing
The Western Australian government has committed $50 million to scale up the local battery manufacturing industry to take advantage of an expected surge in demand for household energy storage systems.
Sungrow battery energy storage system backs up almond farm solar array
AGL Energy has included Sungrow battery energy storage system technology with a solar array in New South Wales powering an almond farm that seeks to minimise its reliance on diesel fuel or the grid.
Abandoned coalmines could host 10% of global solar capacity
A survey of mines closed since 2020 and those planned to close by 2030 present an opportunity for installing nearly 300 GW solar on already-developed lands, finds a report from Global Energy Monitor.
Tasmanian agrisolar farm gets go-ahead after 20-day approvals process
The federal government has given the go-ahead to a new 250 MW, landowner-led agrivoltaic solar farm in Tasmania, which has been designed to have minimal environmental impact and underwent a 20-day approvals process.
Two utility-scale solar projects reach $130 million financial close
European Energy has successfully reached financial close on a long-term portfolio financing package over $130 million to support the development and construction of two utility-scale solar projects based in Victoria and New South Wales.
Solar-to-hydrogen efficiency boosted by CSIRO breakthrough technology
Researchers at the CSIRO have proven a new full thermochemical hydrogen production cycle – from solar input to hydrogen output – has the potential to achieve a solar-to-hydrogen efficiency of higher than 20%, 5% more than many existing systems.
Three months shaved off Capacity Investment Scheme tender wait times
The federal Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen has announced the time taken to finalise tenders for the Capacity Investment Scheme will be reduced from nine months to six by cutting the two stage process to one.
US residential solar on the brink of collapse
United States residential solar is on a downturn and it may soon get worse. In a shock for the industry, the latest draft of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act excludes residential solar lease providers from the Investment Tax Credit.
Australian manufacturer strikes 15 MW solar panel export deal
Australian PV panel manufacturer Tindo Solar has expanded its export market, locking in a new $8.4 million deal to supply 15 MW of solar modules for large-scale renewable energy projects in Vietnam.
Enel X launches first in 95 MW VPP solution planned for NSW
Enel X launched the first of three separate virtual power plants that will deliver a combined 95 MW capacity of demand response to help support and accelerate the renewable energy transition in New South Wales.
