New South Wales flat-rate solar feed-in tariff set for 2025-26
New South Wales has published it’s solar feed-in tariff benchmarks, showing electricity consumers can expect to receive a flat-rate solar feed-in tariff between 4.8 and 7.3 c / kWh from their retailer for solar electricity exported to the grid in 2025-26.
First year hydrogen powertrain tests eVTOL for emission-free flight
AMSL Aero has released hydrogen fuel cell test results for its vertical takeoff and landing aircraft which is under development at Bankstown Airport in New South Wales for the purpose of decarbonising essential air services such as medical transfers.
All solar cell efficiencies at a glance – updated
The research group led by Professor Martin Green has published Version 66 of the solar cell efficiency tables. There are 21 new results reported in the new version.
Zenaji launches global licensing model for LTO battery technology
Australian battery manufacturer Zenaji has launched a global licensing model that allows international partners to manufacture and rebrand its proprietary Aeon and Eternity lithium titanate oxide energy storage systems.
UNSW targets energy efficiency with real-world trial of management system
Researchers in New South Wales have teamed with the Dubbo Regional Council to trial a hybrid energy management system that aims to revolutionise how buildings consume, store, and distribute energy to improve efficiency while lowering costs and reducing reliance on fossil fuels.
World’s first offshore solar-wind project moves forward
An offshore solar farm is being deployed close to an existing wind farm as part of a project in the Dutch North Sea. The developers have recently installed an anchoring system that will hold the solar farm in place while an electrical cable connects the array to a nearby wind turbine foundation.
Perovksite-TOPCon tandem solar cell based on self-assembled monolayer achieves 31.1% efficiency
Researchers in China have fabricated a perovskite-TOPCon solar cell with a top perovskite device utilising a self-assembled monolayer aimed to improved cell stability. The tandem cell achieved a high fill factor and a certified efficiency of 30.9%.
Australian researchers turn to urine to cut hydrogen costs
Australian researchers have developed electrolysis systems that use urea sourced from urine and wastewater to generate hydrogen at “significantly lower” energy costs than traditional water-splitting methods.
Kite Magnetics nets $3.6 million to scale up production of EV tech
Victorian startup Kite Magnetics has secured a $3.6 million investment from one of the world’s biggest producers of battery-grade lithium chemicals to scale up production of a patented nanocrystalline magnetic material designed to improve the performance of electric motors and generators.
AEMO kicks off consultation on electricity network options
With cost estimates for overhead transmission line projects blowing out by up to 55%, the Australian Energy Market Operator has launched formal consultation on a draft report outlining a range of new and updated transmission network developments along with distribution network augmentation options.
