Low-power ride-through tech keeps green hydrogen flowing in standalone PV–electrolyser
A UNSW-led research team proposed two low-power ride-through strategies for standalone PV–electrolyzer systems to maintain stability during sudden solar power fluctuations without using battery storage.
Cooling PV modules with hydrogel-coated paper
A Vietnamese research team has developed a low-cost passive cooling system for PV modules based on hydrogel-coated paper that combines water flow and interfacial evaporation to reduce operating temperatures. Outdoor tests showed temperature reductions of up to 14 C and efficiency gains of up to 16.8%, with stable operation achieved using both freshwater and natural seawater.
Sungrow proposes multi-microgrid clusters for mining above 100 MW
Sungrow has released a mining microgrid power solutions white paper in partnership with TÜV Rheinland and the China Electrotechnical Society covering application scenarios from 2.5 MW up to more than 100 MW.
Manganese demonstration processing plant awarded $2 million ARENA grant
Western Australian Firebird Metals has been awarded $2 million through ARENA and the Battery Breakthrough Initiative to develop a demonstration-scale facility that processes manganese concentrate into cathode materials for batteries.
Heavy vehicle electrification conversion centre in South Australia, a no brainer
Janus Electric has launched its first dealer-led heavy vehicle electrification conversion centre in South Australia, enticed by the state’s high penetration of renewable energy in the grid.
67.3 GW battery storage progresses through NEM connection process
Utility scale batteries are maintaining a strong lead in the race for renewable energy pipeline growth, indicated by AEMO’s latest Connections Scorecard showing 67.3 GW of projects are progressing through the NEM connection process.
Allume marks SolShare milestone connecting solar to 10,000 apartments
Victoria-based cleantech company Allume Energy has reached the significant milestone of connecting 10,000 apartments to solar energy in Australia, the UK, USA and Germany.
No evidence of PFAS leaching from solar panels, study finds
Researchers in the United States reviewed claims about PFAS in solar panels and found that while fluoropolymers may be used in limited components like backsheets or coatings, there is no confirmed evidence of PFAS leaching from commercially deployed modules.
End-of-life solar panel circular economy research gets new $5 million home
Sydney researchers in partnership with industry have launched a solar panel recycling hub to improve solar panel waste circular economy technologies and resource extraction, adding another boost to Australia’s existing initiatives.
Recurrent lands grid connection tick for hybrid solar-battery project
A 360 MW solar farm and a 150 MW / 600 MWh battery energy storage system to be built in New South Wales has secured approval to connect to the electricity grid in the state’s New England Tablelands region.
