Edify Energy Burroway solar farm and BESS lands NSW green light
Edify Energy’s proposed Burroway 100 MW solar farm and 400 MWh battery energy storage system in the Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone has been approved by the NSW government, subject to development consent conditions.
JinkoSolar inks 2 GW Tiger Neo supply deal with Blue Sun Group
Chinese clean energy technology manufacturer JinkoSolar has signed a memorandum of understanding with Blue Sun Group to supply 2 GW of high-efficiency Tiger Neo 3.0 modules to the Australian market.
GoodWe introduces low-noise all-in-one storage system for rooftop solar
The three phase energy storage system encompasses the inverter, battery and energy management into a single system, suited for residential customers and scalable to the small-scale commercial and industrial market.
Clean industry transition is $300 billion opportunity in the making
Australia’s transition to clean industry could unlock approximately $300 billion in economic opportunity if action is taken to deliver a pipeline of 70 projects, according to a new briefing from two global alliances pushing to decarbonise large scale industry.
Scientists identify overlooked step in lithium-ion battery recycling
New research by Monash University identifies pre-treatment of lithium-ion batteries as an overlooked recycling strategy in the recovery of valuable metals lithium, nickel, and cobalt.
Floating solar to cut diesel dependence for remote Asia-Pacific islands
An international collaboration plans to set up floating solar microgrids in remote Asia-Pacific locations to charge high-tech electric hydrofoil ferries and help island communities break diesel fuel dependence.
Foresight invests $500 million to acquire New Zealand Clean Energy
Investment heavyweight Foresight Group has entered the New Zealand market for the first time with a $500 million commitment to acquire local developer New Zealand Clean Energy and its extended portfolio that includes three ready-to-build solar and BESS projects.
Aiko launches 545 W back-contact solar module with 25% efficiency
The Chinese manufacturer said its new back-contact module delivers up to 545 W and over 25% efficiency in a compact rooftop format for residential, C&I, and off-grid applications.
Survey shows technology trends reshaping utility-scale solar
Bifacial solar panels, string inverters and advanced tracking systems are fast becoming the technologies of choice for developers of large-scale solar according to new data provided by Spain-based software company and analytics provider RatedPower.
Why grid-forming BESS is becoming the preferred solution for hyperscale data centres
Australia has rapidly become one of the world’s most attractive destination for hyperscale data centres, ranking within the top 5-10 markets globally by capacity. Several factors explain this rise: large land availability within Renewable Energy Zones, fast-growing renewable penetration surpassing 40% across the National Electricity Market, geopolitical stability, Australia’s status as a trusted Five Eyes jurisdiction, and proximity to Asia-Pacific demand centres.
