Pairing pumped hydro storage with floating solar is good economics: study
Researchers in Italy have analysed the techno-economic viability of enhancing three pumped hydro plants in Italy with floating solar on the lower basin. They say that, with their wide results, consequences could be extrapolated to similar regions.
JinkoSolar takes top spot on WoodMac’s list of PV module manufacturers
Wood Mackenzie says that JinkoSolar has taken first place on its list of solar panel manufacturers. The report confirms the dominance of the TOPCon technology but also notes that heterojunction and back contact panel manufacturers are increasing their production share.
Powerco trials power pole mounted batteries in first for New Zealand
Aotearoa New Zealand distributor Powerco is trialling five low-voltage pole-mounted battery energy storage systems on power poles in the North Island city of Tauranga.
AGL backs future of electric vehicles in Australia with acquisition of Everty
Sydney-headquartered gentailer AGL Energy has announced the acquisition of Australian-owned EV software platform Everty, which specialises in full-service charging and energy management solutions for electric vehicles.
Green bank gets $2 billion windfall to boost further investment in clean energy
A $2 billion allocation from the Australian government to its ‘green bank’ Clean Energy Finance Corporation will boost investment commitments in renewable energy generation and storage, electric vehicles, infrastructure and natural capital.
PV module prices at crossroads
Martin Schachinger, founder of pvXchange.com, said PV module prices will depend on national and international demand trends in the coming months, with outcomes ranging from increases to stagnation or further declines. Almost anything is possible, but nothing is certain.
Local supplier benefits to flow from Marinus Link stage one tender shortlist
Local suppliers in Tasmania and Victoria are being invited to register interest in subcontracting to the Marinus Link project after two consortiums were shortlisted for the final major tender for the 750 MW first stage.
Trump orders pause to IRA funding
An executive order released by the newly installed United States government states, “All agencies shall immediately pause the disbursement of funds appropriated through the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022.”
JinkoSolar’s TOPCon modules offer 8.82% yield gain in field test
JinkoSolar’s latest n-type tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) modules delivered higher energy yield per watt than a competitor’s n-type back contact (BC) modules in a three-month field test in Japan, under varying irradiance levels.
Hitachi’s Humelink high-voltage tech will unlock solar projects in South West REZ
Proposed solar projects in the 2.5 GW South West Renewable Energy Zone are closer to having their future clean energy generation unlocked by Transgrid’s HumeLink project following news Hitachi Energy will provide high voltage technology for the scheme.
