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.
NSW solar and storage project greenlit for decommissioned coal mine site
Swedish renewable energy developer OX2 has received environmental approval to build the 135 MW Muswellbrook solar farm at a decommissioned coal mine in the Hunter region.
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.
Night works help Canyon knock over 250 kW build in quick time
Australian modular PV manufacturer Canyon Solar has successfully installed 250 kWp of solar in a single night as part of a three-week build at a Queensland shopping centre.
$400 million raise supports growth of Atmos Renewables platform
A trio of superannuation giants have pumped $400 million into Australian solar, wind, and battery storage developer Atmos Renewables with the funds to support two projects that will take the company’s portfolio above 1.5 GW.
Survey shows cost and complexity key barriers to rooftop solar uptake
Cost, complexity and confidence gaps are the main barriers to the uptake of rooftop solar in Australia according to new federal government research.
JinkoSolar presents 475 W TOPCon dual-glass solar panel with 23.77% efficiency
The Chinese manufacturer said its new IEC 61215-certified rooftop PV module relies on a 30 mm aluminum frame and dual-glass construction that reportedly help it withstand extreme snow loads and wind pressure.
Stor-Energy lodges plans for up to 3,530 MWh of storage at three sites
The proposed battery energy storage systems would provide long-duration storage across two battery systems at three sites in Queensland and New South Wales.
MaxVolt launches smart inverter with inbuilt lithium battery
The Indian battery manufacturer has launched a wall-mountable, high-efficiency inverter with inbuilt lithium battery for residential and commercial solar applications.
