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How long do residential solar panels last?

Multiple factors affect the productive lifespan of a residential solar panel. In the first part of this series, we look at the solar panels themselves.

Macquarie’s Eku gets green light for 500 MWh Canberra big battery

The way has been cleared for construction to begin on a 250 MW / 500 MWh battery energy storage system that will help “future proof” the Australian Capital Territory’s energy supply by reducing the load on Canberra’s electricity network and increasing network reliability.

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Smart Commercial puts off-grid solar and battery system to work

Renewable energy solutions provider Smart Commercial Solar has unveiled a “ground-breaking” hybrid microgrid that combines 3.98 MW of PV, 4.4 MWh of battery energy storage and an 11 kV private distribution network to help power a large-scale poultry farm in southwest New South Wales.

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Alinta secures approval for second battery in WA’s southwest

Electricity and gas provider Alinta Energy has received the tick of approval from the Western Australian government to begin construction of a second battery energy storage facility at Wagerup in the state’s southwest.

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Australia rated global leader in hybrid solar and battery energy solutions: whitepaper

Australia’s leadership in hybrid solar and battery energy storage solutions features prominently in a new whitepaper released by global energy company Hitachi Energy, which examines trends and technology solutions for more modular and distributed networks.

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WTO accuses China of low transparency on state subsidies, including solar

The World Trade Organisation Secretariat has criticised China for an alleged lack of transparency in its state support framework and has urged the nation to improve its subsidy notification process.

Fimer launches sale proceess under extraordinary administration

Inverter manufacturer Fimer has launched a process to sell itself to new owners. Interested investors have until August 31 to submit offers.

WA targets 6.5 TWh of renewables generation as part of federal deal

Western Australia has locked in federal government funding to build a minimum 6.5 TWh of large-scale solar and wind projects and 1.1 GW of new storage to help ensure the electricity grid remains stable as the state continues its renewable energy transition.

Acen launches approvals process for Cooma solar and battery project

The Australian arm of Philippines-based energy company Acen Corporation has launched the approvals process for a major grid-connected solar and battery energy storage project to be built near the town of Cooma in the New South Wales Snowy Mountains region.

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Quinbrook polysilicon plant focus shifts to silica feedstock

Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners’ plan to build a ‘state-of-the-art’ polysilicon manufacturing plant in north Queensland has taken a step forward with Australian Silica Quartz starting a drilling program at a planned mine site that could provide feedstock for the proposed multibillion-dollar facility.

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