Tindo unveils Australian-made n-type bifacial module
Australian PV module manufacturer Tindo Solar has unveiled a new n-type bifacial solar panel featuring an output of 425 W and conversion efficiency of 21.8%.
Waratah Super Battery completes first energisation stage
Battery storage developer Akaysha Energy says it has completed the first stage of energisation for the 850 MW / 1,680 MWh Waratah Super Battery that will help stabilise the New South Wales grid during the state’s transition from coal-fired power.
Future clean energy investment vital for grid reliability: AEMO report
Rooftop solar system uptake and 1.2 GW of large-scale solar projects brought online in the past 12 months, have boosted grid reliability in the National Electricity Market, demonstrating a trend the Australian Energy Market Operator forecasts will continue but not without ongoing clean energy investments.
All-perovskite tandem solar cell based on tin-lead perovskite achieves 28.8% efficiency
Conceived by Chinese scientists, the cell was built with new surface reconstruction strategy based on the use of 1,4-butanediamine (BDA) and ethylenediammonium diiodide (EDAI2) as surface modifiers. The device was able to retain 79.7% of its initial efficiency after 550 h.
New Zealand’s energy security thrown multi-million dollar lifeline
New Zealand Green Investment Finance has provided $71.7 million to finance infrastructure and broader development activities required by Auckland-headquartered utility solar developer Far North Solar Farm.
Avid signs Australian supply deal for nickel-hydrogen storage solution
Western Australian energy solutions provider Avid Group has signed a master supply agreement with United States-headquartered company Enervenue which manufactures nickel-hydrogen batteries it says are capable of more than 30,000 duty cycles at two to 12-hour discharge rates.
Australia’s largest transmission project reaches major milestones
The 900-kilometre EnergyConnect transmission project, that will link the energy grids in South Australia, Victoria and New South Wales and support the renewable energy build-out, has achieved two major milestones including progress on the project’s main substation hub.
Enel lands long-term PPA for Quorn Park solar and storage project
Zen Energy has struck a long-term agreement to buy the majority of energy to be generated at the $190 million Quorn Park solar and battery hybrid project being developed by Enel Green Power Australia in western New South Wales.
Neoen gives nod to 540 MWh second stage after signing ‘virtual battery’ agreement
French renewables developer Neoen has pressed go on the 270 MW / 540 MWh second stage of its Western Downs Battery being built in Queensland after striking a long-term “virtual battery” contract with AGL Energy.
Origin building 650 MWh big battery in Victoria
Energy utility Origin Energy has announced construction of a 300 MW / 650 MWh battery energy storage system being built at Mortlake in southwest Victoria has officially commenced, with works expected to be completed in late 2026.
