UNSW develops PV panel recycling method that recovers cell metals for upcycling
UNSW researchers were able to recover silicon from end-of-life solar PV panels pure enough for re-use in silicon carbide-based devices. Their novel multi-step method, that includes thermal and chemical processes, also recovers silver.
Fiji resorts to rooftop solar installations in race to reach renewable generation goals
Fijian energy company Vision Energy Solutions has completed a 133 kW rooftop solar installation on one of the tropical island country’s premium holiday destinations, as the nation strives for it’s 90% renewable generation by 2025 goal.
Sumitomo Electric launches vanadium redox flow battery with 30-year lifespan
Sumitomo Electric’s new system comes in three versions, providing up to 10 hours of storage. It achieves improvements in output and energy density, through component enhancements, thereby reducing cost and physical footprint.
Taslink plans deep-sea cable to connect Australia and NZ grids
New Zealand venture Taslink has announced ambitions plans to build a 2 GW to 3 GW capacity high-voltage cable linking Australia and New Zealand to facilitate the day-to-day trading of electricity between the two nations.
European Energy achieves first in Australian market
Denmark-based European Energy, which has more than 5 GW of renewable energy capacity under development in Australia, has completed its first PV project in the country with the commissioning of the 58 MW Mokoan Solar Farm in Victoria.
GO time for guarantee of origin scheme consultation
Draft rules for a new voluntary certificate scheme that will authenticate renewable energy-generated electricity and low-emission products including hydrogen and green metals are now open for public consultation.
PNG opens tender for solar-plus-storage minigrid
The United Nations Office for Projects Services has kicked off a tender for the development and construction of a solar and battery storage minigrid in Papua New Guinea. The deadline for applications is March 24, 2025.
Fronius introduces 15.8 kWh lithium iron phosphate battery for rooftop PV
The Austrian manufacturer has launched its first battery system using lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cells. A total of up to four units can be connected in parallel for a capacity of 63 kWh.
Off-grid lessons help drive new Vaulta battery tech
Battery manufacturer Vaulta is using lessons learned from Australia’s growing off-grid energy sector to spearhead the development of its next-generation battery energy storage technology.
Wartsila to supply battery system for 1.4 GWh EnergyAustralia project
Finland’s Wartsila Energy has been engaged by EnergyAustralia to supply and commission the battery system for the 350 MW / 1,400 MWh Wooreen energy storage project being developed in Victoria’s Latrobe Valley.
