Cyclones and unseasonal polar winds shape Australia’s solar resource in March
Solcast, a DNV company, reports that March in Australia was unusually wet and disrupted, with frequent tropical cyclones, polar air intrusions, and repeated low-pressure systems causing widespread cloud, storms, and record cold in the southeast. Solar irradiance was mixed: below average in the south due to persistent cloud and storms, but near or above average on some northern and coastal regions where breaks between systems allowed recovery.
Scientists identify new loss factor in tracker-based PV plants on slightly undulating terrain
Researchers have identified a new source of underperformance in utility-scale PV plants caused by “suboptimal backtracking” on slightly uneven terrain. The study shows that real tracker control systems deviate from ideal flat-terrain assumptions, reducing irradiance capture and causing measurable energy losses compared with simulations.
Akaysha targets Germany with Copenhagen Energy development partnership
Australian battery storage developer Akaysha Energy makes a sizable move into Germany as it continues to grow its global energy storage system portfolio.
Transport for NSW inks $1.9 billion clean power deal with Snowy Energy
The New South Wales goverment has inked a seven year, $1.9 billion contract with federal government-owned Snowy Hydro retail arm Snowy Energy to power all public transport operations with renewable energy.
Pacific nations call for 100% renewables, back fossil fuel non-proliferation treaty
On the back of state of emergencies recently declared across multiple Pacific nations, six island countries have united in a call for a fossil free Oceania and immediate transition to 100% renewable energy economies.
Australia’s home energy success could be a global model in the midst of the energy crisis
With a volatile global fuel and energy crisis continuing relentlessly, Australia holds a quiet but powerful advantage that provides cost-of-living energy relief to millions by allowing our cars and homes to run on sunshine instead of fossil fuels.
Agrivoltaics maintain or enhance forage quality, study finds
Researchers have analyzed the biomass and nutritional value of grasses and legumes for grazing dairy cattle, growing in agrivoltaics fields. The results showed that forage quality may be maintained or even enhanced in agrivoltaic environments.
Amazon commits to 430 MW of solar and BESS power purchase agreements
Amazon Australia has announced nine new power purchase agreements, that include three utility-scale solar and battery hybrids, four distributed solar-battery projects, and a new battery at the Mokoan Solar Farm, committing stable revenues to 430 MW of renewable energy.
EVs with vehicle-to-home technology reduce need for large home batteries
Researchers from South and Western Australia have found electric vehicles equipped with vehicle-to-home technology can reduce the need for large home battery systems.
482 kWh neighbourhood battery powers community indoor cricket stadium
Victorian community-owned clean energy developer Indigo Power has launched a 482 kWh community battery with 100 kW inverter at the Cricket Albury Wodonga Indoor Stadium, co-located with an existing 98 kW solar system.
