Panasonic glass-based perovskite solar panels tested in office windows
Japanese electronics manufacturer Panasonic is testing its glass-based perovskite solar PV technology in office windows made by YKK AP, a construction and building materials company.
Zenith reaches agreement for gold mine renewables
Remote power specialist Zenith Energy has signed on to deliver a hybrid renewable energy system – including 138 MW of solar and a 300 MWh battery – to help power Northern Star Resources’ gold mining operations near Kalgoorlie-Boulder in Western Australia.
Study shows optimal solar-plus-storage sizing for heavy industry operation
Australian researchers developed a high-resolution energy modeling framework to assess how PV and batteries can supply 24/7 electricity to heavy industries, considering cost, grid interaction, and load flexibility. They found that while technology cost reductions help, smart grid integration and flexible industrial operations are far more effective in lowering electricity costs and enabling 100% renewable energy use.
Rooftop solar install rates reach 2025 high
The latest monthly update from market analyst SunWiz shows 279 MW of new rooftop solar capacity was registered across Australia in November 2025, up 28 MW on the 251 MW that was installed during the previous month.
TagEnergy locks in long-term toll deal for Golden Plains battery
Renewables developer TagEnergy has locked in the first long-term offtake deal for the 150 MW / 600 MWh Golden Plains battery project being built in Victoria’s western districts.
Trina Storage launches AC-coupled battery for utility-scale applications
Offered primarily as a 10 MW unit, the new product is also available in a 5.5 MW version for customers with specific requirements.
Sunman to build 500 MW solar panel manufacturing plant in NSW
Chinese manufacturer Sunman is to build a 500 MW per annum solar module production facility in the New South Wales Hunter Valley after securing funding support from both the state and federal governments.
Plico eyes national rooftop solar and storage rollout with CEFC support
Western Australian clean energy tech provider Plico will target all states and territories with its combined rooftop solar, home batteries and virtual power plant offering after securing up to $35 million in federal government funding.
Built-in solar helps cut cold storage power usage
Titan Containers has unveiled a new cold storage solution featuring built-in solar panels and improved insulation technology, helping to reduce energy use by 55% compared to conventional refrigerated containers.
JinkoSolar achieves 34.76% efficiency for perovskite-silicon tandem solar cell
JinkoSolar says it has increased the efficiency rating for its perovskite-silicon tandem solar cells from 34.22% to 34.76%, confirmed by China’s National PV Metric and Testing Centre.
