Technology & Products
Australia’s unique climate conditions and rapid adoption of solar technology make it a fertile ground for innovation and product adaptation. In this category, we delve into the performance and resilience of PV modules, advanced inverter technologies, balance-of-system components, and battery storage solutions suited to both grid-connected and off-grid environments. Coverage includes trends in product efficiency, durability, safety certifications, and the increasing demand for home energy management systems. As the market matures, Australian consumers and businesses are driving demand for smarter, more integrated, and robust solar solutions.
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ARENA pumps $32.3 million into solar robotics manufacturing projects
Australian-made solar panel installation and piling robots are moving towards commercial-scale production with the federal government committing more than $32 million to establish new manufacturing facilities in Victoria and Queensland.
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Risen releases 23.5%-efficient anti-glare HJT solar module
Risen Energy has unveiled a new anti-glare heterojunction solar module featuring a dual-layer optical design and a power output of up to 730 W. The bifacial panel achieves a maximum efficiency of 23.5% and has received Class AAA anti-glare certification from TÜV Rheinland.
Thermal energy storage delivers industrial heat but can solve grid issues too
A recent IEA report proposed a 35% global electrification target by 2035 was in “striking distance” thanks to existing commercial technologies such as electric vehicles and battery storage systems but the electrification of heat-dependent industry sits outside the target, yet commercial technologies can play a role in the broader grid system.
Australian tech companies team up to deliver successful drone flights
An Australian-made drone fitted with a perovskite solar cell array fabricated by New South Wales-based Halocell and lightweight battery packs built by Queensland-headquartered Li-S Energy has completed a milestone endurance flight as the companies work towards commercialisation of the technology.
Synchronous condensers essential in push for renewables
As Australia’s power grids transition from centralised fossil-based generation to decentralised, renewable sources, system stability has become a critical challenge. Synchronous condensers have emerged as a key solution for ensuring grid reliability.
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Turnbull Government turns to demand response for peak hours of need
The Federal Government will provide $28.6 million for a demand response trial, in partnership with the New South Wales State Government, to help meet electricity demand peaks this summer. The announcement has been made as it becomes increasingly likely that the government will abandon any form of Clean Energy Target.
SolarEdge targets “waking” C&I market
The highest rooftop penetration rates globally have not discouraged optimizer and inverter supplier SolarEdge from continuing to push hard into the Australian PV marketplace. Describing the market as “mature” and featuring “deep and rich sales models”, SolarEdge Founder Lior Handlesman said there are still plenty of rooftops to which solar can be added, in particular in the commercial and industrial (C&I) segment.
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Australia’s Redflow seeking AU$14.5m, shifts focus to lead-acid replacement market
Australian stock exchange-listed battery maker Redflow has announced a AU$14.5 million ($11.25 million) funding round, as the Brisbane-based company takes its manufacturing base offshore and turns its attention to a market “sweet-spot” including the off-grid, telecom, commercial and industrial sectors.
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