Innovation driving change in solar tracker market
Shipment volumes are growing in the global solar tracker market as innovation in project development drives demand. Joe Steveni, of S&P Global Commodity Insights, takes a look at the factors shaping the commercial landscape for trackers, from agrivoltaics and undulating terrain to Indian ambition and the United States’ Inflation Reduction Act.
Tasmania’s hydropower network upgrade clears way for Battery of the Nation vision
Australia’s largest generator of clean, renewable energy, Hydro Tasmania will invest $1.6 billion over the coming decade to upgrade and modernise its existing hydropower network, with spillover benefits for its Battery of the Nation ambition.
Next-Gen and Siemens team up to develop battery materials manufacturing plant
Australian battery materials producer Next-Gen Energy Technology has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with technology giant Siemens toward establishing the first Li-NCA cathode materials manufacturing plant outside of China.
Riverina solar farm inks 50% offtake agreement with business energy retailer
Japan-headquartered energy retailer Smartest Energy has signed a power purchase agreement to buy 50% of a New South Wales’ solar farm’s energy output with the aim of procuring 100% renewable energy for its business customers.
Australia opens multimillion dollar green hydrogen auction window with Germany
Investment confidence in Australia’s green hydrogen industry has received a $660 million boost following a joint declaration with Germany to negotiate supply chains that guarantee European buyers for Australian products.
Push for vehicle-to-grid capabilities to accelerate in Canberra
Acceleration of vehicle-to-grid capabilities where electric vehicles become mobile power banks is one of a host of strategies set to receive federal supports under a Renewable Energy Transformation Agreement signed between the Australian and Capital Territory governments.
Optimising bifacial solar panels for floating PV applications in tropical freshwater
New research from India shows how bifacial solar modules should be deployed to achieve strong performance in floating PV projects planned on tropical freshwater. Their experimental setup demonstrated that higher efficiency gains are achievable by gauging panel height, water depth, and tilt angle.
Silfab launches 640 W utility-scale solar panels
The Canada-based manufacturer said its new panels have a temperature coefficient of -0.29% per C and an efficiency of up to 22.92%. They come with a 30-year power output guarantee for 89.3% of the initial yield.
South West Renewable Energy Zone attracts 15 GW of access right tenders
A show of hands for access rights to the South West Renewable Energy Zone amounts to more than 15 GW of generation and storage infrastructure, more than four times the tender target.
Novel silicon-based fuel stack to drive energy efficiency via solar supply chain
The Clean Energy Finance Corporation has backed a hydrogen fuel cell developer $10.4 million to support an innovative form of technology using silicon-based bipolar plates.
