SMA shifts Australian focus to large-scale sector
German inverter and battery manufacturer SMA Solar Technology has confirmed its withdrawal from the Australian residential and commercial market, with CEO Jürgen Reinert declaring the company will instead focus on large-scale infrastructure, grid-forming technology and hybrid integration.
Trina launches Australia-specific solar module for rooftop market
Chinese PV technology manufacturer Trina Solar has launched an “Australia specific” variant of its Vertex S+ modules featuring a power output of 515 W and a maximum efficiency of 24.65%.
Indonesia tenders 1.2 GW of solar
Indonesia’s PLN has launched a tender for a 1,225 MW solar project that will be spread across several regions of the country. The state-owned utility has not publicly announced a closing date.
NSW to prioritise critical renewable energy projects under new law
New South Wales will introduce new legislation designed to accelerate the delivery of critical solar, wind, battery energy storage, and network projects to support the state’s transition from coal-fired power to renewable energy.
Solar sector raises $15.45 billion in Q1 2026 as debt financing hits decade high
Global corporate funding in the solar sector reached $15.45 billion (USD 11.1 billion) in the first quarter of 2026, with debt financing at its highest level in more than 10 years, says Mercom Capital Group.
Rooftop solar surges to new high on back of battery boom
Australia’s rooftop solar market climbed by 31% in the past month with the latest data revealing that a record 442 MW of small-scale PV capacity was installed across the country in April 2026.
Pilbara mining operation plugs into renewable energy
Chinese miner Citic Pacific has flicked the switch on a new solar and battery microgrid that is now helping power its Fortescue River mining accommodation precinct in Western Australia’s northwest.
CATL expands into Australia with deal with Zinfra for battery storage projects
The collaboration is the start of CATL’s widening ambitions in the energy storage space as becomes more forward integrated and expands its offerings using local partners.
Australia’s climate tech potential only realised when research finds its way to market
Australia has no shortage of brilliant researchers or world-class science. Across energy storage, grid reliability, green hydrogen and beyond, our institutions are producing discoveries with real potential to reshape how we power our country and our economy. Yet too often, having worked across research translation for nearly a decade, I’ve seen that potential stall before it reaches the people and industries that need it most.
Elecnor confirms construction milestone for NZ’s biggest yet solar farm
The last of 330,000 PV panels has been installed at the Tauhei Solar Farm in New Zealand, marking a key milestone in the construction of what is set to be that country’s largest operational solar farm when it comes online later this year.
