Australian wave energy developer strikes Alaskan deal
Western Australia-based Carnegie Clean Energy has inked an agreement that will see it explore the development of its wave power generation technology in waters off the coast of southcentral Alaska.
Incat launches world’s largest electric ship
Tasmanian shipbuilder Incat has marked a significant milestone in global shipbuilding with the launch of the world’s largest 100% electric ship.
Jolywood’s laser-assisted firing process increases TOPCon solar cell efficiency by 0.6%, says UNSW research
New research from the University of New South Wales have found that the Special Injected Metallisation (JSIM) technique developed by Chinese manufacturer Jolywood can considerably increase TOPCon solar cell efficiency. The scientists described precisely how laser-assisted firing enhances cell performance, reportedly filling critical gaps in industrial TOPCon cell optimisation.
University researchers develop passive solar module cooling method
Researchers in Iran developed a passive solar module cooling method using silicon carbide porous ceramic. When combined with phase change materials, the technique reportedly boosts panel performance by up to 7.4%.
Building-integrated photovoltaic install on Sydney icon, a first for ClearVue
Building-integrated photovoltaic solutions company ClearVue will deliver solar feature glass between the 44th and 50th floors of an iconic Sydney central business district building, marking the company’s first high rise project.
Queensland pilot plant turns seawater to hydrogen using solar energy
A Queensland university has released findings from its first stage hydrogen production pilot plant that uses solar energy, battery storage and a microgrid to produce hydrogen from non-drinkable water, such as seawater.
Solar and battery project a game changer says Wärtsilä
The Fulham solar and battery project being built in regional Victoria has been labelled a “game changer” with technology group Wärtsilä Energy Storage saying the project highlights a growing trend toward integrating renewable energy and storage to support grid stability, especially as solar and wind curtailment becomes more common.
AI-powered robotic pile technology speeds up 500,000 solar panel project
Bouygues Construction Australia and Equans Solar and Storage are trialling an autonomous piling system machine to build French renewable giant ENGIE’s 250 MW Goorambat East Solar Farm in northern Victoria.
5 MWh pilot plant provides new impetus for thermal energy storage startup
MGA Thermal has its sights fixed on the commercialisation of its long-duration electro-thermal energy storage solution after the successful commissioning of a 5 MWh pilot plant on the New South Wales Central Coast.
World Bank build marks debut of ClearVue solar skylights
Western Australia-headquartered ClearVue Technologies has signed its first commercial order for Africa with its solar energy-generating skylights to be integrated into a new World Bank building in Nigeria.
