Lithium Universe secures rights to solar panel recycling tech
Western Australian-based resources company Lithium Universe has secured the global rights to a patented microwave technology designed to simplify the separation and recovery of valuable materials like silver, silicon, and critical metals from end-of-life solar panels.
New platform enhances grid integration and real time geospatial metering
A Singapore-based energy solutions company has announced its flagship next-generation electricity grid platform, the NEOS Solution, which among many functions can orchestrate distributed energy resources and create live monitoring of meters during blackouts.
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.
Barriers to foreign clean energy investment need urgent reform: CEIG
The Clean Energy Investor Group calls for regulatory reform to give foreign capital faster processing, and is one of many recommendations to help unlock $421 billion needed to achieve emissions reduction targets and secure a clean energy future.
Australia’s large scale energy transition likened to Suez Canal
Siemens Energy Australia Managing Director Sam Morillon likens the energy transition of Australia to having the spirit of Suez, an ambitious, globally significant 19th century canal building project, and sees potential for a nationwide master grid at scale here, that includes Western Australia.
Advocacy group calls for national CER body to boost participation in the NEM
A new report commissioned by Energy Consumers Australia is calling for the establishment of an independent national consumer energy resources body with adequate powers to boost participation in the national electricity market.
Queensland airport lands on rooftop solar to help power operations
A major Queensland airport has landed on rooftop solar to help power its operations with a new 190 kW PV installation now officially generating renewable energy at Sunshine Coast Airport.
Best decarbonisation path protects Indigenous interests and nature: study
Princeton University and the University of Queensland research argues Australia can achieve its goal of a fully decarbonised economy by 2060, while simultaneously protecting vital natural resources and respecting indigenous land rights.
New solar and battery project planned for Queensland hotspot
Queensland’s Wide Bay–Burnett region is continuing to build as a renewable energy hotspot with Zen Energy now seeking federal government approval to develop a 100 MW solar farm and a 200 MW battery energy storage system in the area.
