Albanese urged to accelerate renewable energy transition
Australia’s clean energy chiefs are calling on Labor to accelerate the transition, invest in what works, and seize the opportunity to secure the country’s position as a renewable energy and green industrial superpower.
Incat launches world’s largest electric ship
Tasmanian shipbuilder Incat has marked a significant milestone in global shipbuilding with the launch of the world’s largest 100% electric ship.
South Australia dissolves Office of Hydrogen Power
The South Australia government has officially dissolved its Office for Hydrogen Power after shelving plans for a nearly $600 million electrolysis and green hydrogen power project at Whyalla.
Jolywood’s laser-assisted firing process increases TOPCon solar cell efficiency by 0.6%, says UNSW research
New research from the University of New South Wales have found that the Special Injected Metallisation (JSIM) technique developed by Chinese manufacturer Jolywood can considerably increase TOPCon solar cell efficiency. The scientists described precisely how laser-assisted firing enhances cell performance, reportedly filling critical gaps in industrial TOPCon cell optimisation.
Panasonic exits solar and battery storage
Panasonic has told its installation partners that it will no longer produce products for the residential solar and storage markets but will continue to offer warranty and installation support for existing and ongoing projects.
Victorian urban solar farm to supply 98% of university’s energy demand
Victoria’s largest urban solar farm has been officially switched on at La Trobe University’s Melbourne campus, marking a major milestone in the university’s ambition to achieve carbon neutrality by 2029.
University researchers develop passive solar module cooling method
Researchers in Iran developed a passive solar module cooling method using silicon carbide porous ceramic. When combined with phase change materials, the technique reportedly boosts panel performance by up to 7.4%.
Green Energy Systems Solar Waves to be included in California solar canal pilot
Sydney-based Green Energy Systems and its innovative Solar Waves system are to be included for trial as part of Project Nexus, California’s first solar canal pilot project, currently underway in California’s Central Valley.
Carnegie lands $2.1 million to progress wave power generation project in Spain
Wave energy developer Carnegie Clean Energy reports its subsidiary has received $2 million (USD 1.2 million) from the Spanish government to progress the development of its wave power technology, called CETO.
The rising energy demand from data centres: a global perspective
In recent years, the world has experienced a significant surge in the number of data centres, resulting in a rise in energy demand, posing both challenges and opportunities for the global energy sector.
