Gravitational energy storage trials set for decommissioned coal mine
Australian energy storage company Green Gravity and mining business Wollongong Resources have signed an agreement to deploy gravitational energy storage trials at a decommissioned coal mine.
Scientists boost organic solar cell efficiency using polymer zwitterions
Chinese and US researchers have together developed electroactive polymer zwitterions to modify zinc oxide interlayers in organic solar cells. Their work was found to passivate defects in organic solar cells, helping to improve device performance and stability.
Map identifies clean energy project sites that preserve nature
A new report from the Australian Conservation Foundation and University of Melbourne maps Australia’s best sites for renewable energy developments, that mutually protect threatened plants and wildlife.
Engineering on the edge: S-Rack delivers solar at the Bluff
In the ultimate challenge for uneven ground mount solar, Sydney-based solar mounting experts S-Rack have been put to the test on unforgiving terrain in the mountainous South Australian Flinders Rangers, designing a 362 panel, 200 kW system.
DC-coupled hybrid project build is Lightsource bp’s first
After winning a Capacity Investment Scheme Tender 3 bid, Lightsource bp said construction has begun on its first DC-coupled solar and storage hybrid project in New South Wales.
Battle for the bush? Ignore the noise – most farmers like renewables
Reaching net zero in Australia relies on the bush. That’s where the land, sun, wind and freshwater resources are. But as the clean energy build accelerates, some landholders are pushing back. Unfortunately, their legitimate worries have been magnified by media coverage and vested interests.
Hydrostor secures $82 million for Broken Hill long-duration storage project
Canadian long-duration energy storage developer Hydrostor has secured $82.6 million in funding to support its 200 MW Silver City Energy Storage Centre project being built in Broken Hill, New South Wales.
NREL researchers warn of unexpectedly high n-type solar module UV-induced degradation
A National Renewable Energy Laboratory research team analysed n-type modules deployed at a 3 MW commercial PV project to assess a reported high degradation rate, finding ultraviolet-induced degradation was a major factor affecting the facility’s performance.
Tesla issues product recall for Powerwall 2 battery
Australia’s consumer watchdog has warned thousands of households to check their Tesla battery energy storage systems with a nationwide recall in place after reports of the manufacturer’s Powerwall 2 units catching fire and damaging homes.
Key fixes for Australia, New Zealand to achieve net zero
New figures show Australians bought a record 85,000 home batteries in the first half of 2025. That’s almost three times more than the year before, and nearly fivefold growth since 2022.
