European Energy starts module install at Winton North solar project
Danish renewables developer European Energy says the first of almost 200,000 PV modules have been installed at the 100 MW Winton North solar plant being constructed in northeast Victoria with the project on track to begin operations next year.
AI model uses cloud type and cover to predict solar power swings
A machine-learning model uses cloud type and cloud cover to predict rapid changes in surface solar irradiance, including short-term “ramp” events that affect grid stability. When tested across 15 global sites, it showed strong generalisability, with most locations matching or exceeding the original model’s predictive performance, though extreme climates performed less consistently.
NSW Roadmap Tender 7 projects to deliver 2.1 GWh of firming capacity
The 2 GWh Tomago battery energy storage system, and a 128 MWh virtual power plant have successfully secured tenders through the NSW Roadmap Tender 7 for Firming Infrastructure.
Why Australia needs to recognise the electricity grid as our new national strategic asset
As energy security continues to dominate headlines, Australia is quietly setting records for renewable energy generation.
Flemington clean energy target set to sprint home with 767 kW solar install
Sydney-headquartered commercial solar and battery system installer Sharp EIT Solutions has partnered the Victoria Racing Club, custodians of Flemington Racecourse to install a 767 kWdc commercial solar installation.
Solomons plan grid-scale solar project as Pacific nations push for faster transition
The Solomon Islands and Asian Development Bank have signed an agreement to develop the country’s first large-scale solar project as Pacific energy ministers convene in Papua New Guinea calling for an accelerated renewable energy transition in Oceania.
Tongwei Solar secures distribution partnership with OSW
Tongwei Solar has partnered with Australian solar distributor One Stop Wholesaler to deliver its solar solutions, including its TNC 2.0, Australia-wide.
16.3 tonnes of valuable material recovered by Livium battery recycling project
Livium has completed a battery recycling project for Synergy’s Alkimos Beach community battery energy storage system in Western Australia, processed through a domestic end-to-end recycling pathway.
South Korea’s first agrivoltaics law leaves half of farmland off-limits
South Korea’s National Assembly has passed the country’s first dedicated agrivoltaics legislation, enabling dual use of agricultural land for solar power generation, but the law excludes zones covering nearly half of the country’s farmland, according to a Seoul-based nonprofit group focused on energy transition.
Home battery subsidies favour wealthy, call for fairness
Australia is in the grip of a record-breaking battery rush. Last week Energy Minister Chris Bowen announced that more than 380,000 home batteries have been installed since July last year. That’s over 100,000 more than the total installed between 2020 and mid-2025. The reason for the rush: government subsidies, which cut the upfront cost by about 30%.
