Virtual rooftop solar ownership unlocks solar for renters and apartments
Australian startup SolarCloud has launched a cloud-based model that virtualises rooftop solar ownership, allowing consumers to access a share of existing commercial solar capacity without installation, strata approval or physical infrastructure.
New Zealand introduces building consent exemption for rooftop solar
The New Zealand government has brought into force that a building consent is not required to install rooftop solar panels on any building, though conditions apply and installations must comply with the country’s building code.
Accelerating innovation through collaboration: a sustainable future for Australia’s resources sector
Director of CSIRO Mineral Resources Dr Louise Fisher reveals how collaboration across research, industry and government is driving decarbonisation, digital transformation and the development of sustainable, globally competitive supply chains for critical minerals.
Significant benefits from clean energy project investment with First Nations
A new First Nations Clean Energy Network in collaboration with Ernst and Young report recommends investors in clean energy projects in Australia accelerate and enjoy the value add-ons and economic benefits that partnering with First Nations groups can bring.
Livium secures boost for battery and solar panel recycling strategy
Australian clean energy technology recycling solutions company Livium has completed a $4.5 million capital raise to fuel its expansion strategy, including driving battery collection growth and accelerating its solar panel recycling plans.
Market backs big batteries as coal exit continues
Utility-scale batteries are rising to the challenge of guaranteeing network reliability as the clean energy transition continues, with Australia having now surpassed the United Kingdom to become the third-largest market for large-scale battery energy storage systems globally, behind China and the United States.
Incat starts energisation process for world’s largest electric ship
The world’s largest battery-electric ship has reached a new milestone with shipbuilder Incat Tasmania confirming that one of the vessel’s four battery rooms is now receiving electrical charge ahead of sea trials later this year.
Australia leads international zero-carbon silicon recovery research
Australian researchers are collaborating with organisations in India, Indonesia and the United States to develop a zero-carbon, automated end-of-life solar panel recycling process using robots to recover ultra-pure silicon.
Project Southgate to support 5.1 GW of solar, storage, hydro and wind
Developers of a series of artificial intelligence factories being built across Australia at a cost of $73.3 billion, say they will be 100% powered by renewable energy and could stimulate 5.1 GW of solar, storage, hydro and wind projects.
Rooftop solar waste tsunami could come 10 years early if users chase savings
In a novel study to further solar waste forecasting in Australia, the economic decisions of rooftop solar owners have been shown to fast forward waste and recovery needs 10 years earlier than a system’s warranty.
