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Breakthrough extraction technology a silver bullet for solar panel recycling

A breakthrough technology to “mine” silver from decommissioned solar panels has been mastered by Macquarie University researchers, and in partnership with Lithium Universe, will see the resource repurposed in electronics and solar panel industries.

Gentari and PCL Construction turn first sod on renewable energy zone project

Malaysia-headquartered clean energy solutions provider Gentari has broken ground on the Maryvale Solar and Energy Storage (MSES) project in the heart of the Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone.

How long do residential solar batteries last?

Multiple factors affect lifespan of a residential battery energy storage system. We examine the life of batteries in Part 3 of our series.

New pilot facility to drive membrane technology from lab to market

A new membrane pilot facility at Monash University, Victoria is anticipated to lay foundations for breakthroughs in sustainable energy and help propel membrane science and technology research into real-world industrial solutions.

Unlocking CER: addressing data sharing barriers with retailer participation

The role of consumer energy resources is central to Australia’s energy transition, but without quality data and effective data sharing frameworks, the full value of CER cannot be realised for system operators, for markets, or for consumers.

Solar tracker manufacturer offers new terrain-following solution

Spain-based manufacturer PV Hardware has released a terrain-conforming tracker support, enabling up to 2° of variation between posts and enables solar installations on difficult sites without increasing environmental impact or construction costs.

Game changer HumeLink invites clean energy developers to get connected

The nation-critical transmission project HumeLink is open for connection to solar and wind generators and energy storage facilities to help accelerate Australia’s clean energy transition.

Coal waste breakthrough could unlock resources for 15 million EV magnets

Minerals to make magnets for 15 million electric vehicles is the potential of a Monash University breakthrough, turning proverbial water into wine, after extracting 17 critical minerals from coal fly ash, mine tailings, and old electronics.

Big battery asset pipeline forecast to recharge AGL’s future earnings

AGL Energy’s end of financial year results see earnings growth from its battery portfolio and is banking on its future renewable energy development pipeline to herald more of the same as aging coal fired power phases out over the coming decade.

Seasonally optimised PV panel tilt can boost yield by up to 9%: study

In the Indian state of Rajasthan, a new study investigates the seasonal optimisation of PV module tilt angles to optimise the energy efficiency, revealing that dynamic tilt adjustments can significantly boost annual solar yield across diverse climatic zones.

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