White elephant? Hardly – Snowy 2.0 will last 150 years and work with batteries to push out gas
When Snowy 2.0 is in the news, it’s usually about money. The cost of the huge project has gone well beyond the initial $6 billion estimate and will now cost more than $12 billion.
Relectrify next-gen storage system fast tracked with $25 million ARENA backing
Victoria-headquartered battery technology company Relectrify has received $25 million ARENA backing to help deploy it’s CellSwitch inverterless technology, which promises to deliver 20% more energy over a battery system’s lifetime.
Nearly half of solar capacity will be co-located with storage by 2060: DNV report
Norwegian risk managment company DNV’s Energy Transition Outlook 2025 report also predicts that distributed generation solar should begin outpacing utility-scale installations in some parts of the world by 2060.
Ingeteam named inverter supplier for Victorian Winton North hybrid project
Clean energy technology company Ingeteam will supply inverters for the 227 GWh European Energy Australia Winton North hybrid project currently under construction in Victoria.
Community solar and battery projects empowered by new incubator program
The Community Power Agency has launched a two-year pilot program to support communities with tailored training, mentoring and starter funding to move mid-scale solar and battery projects from early feasibility to investment readiness.
Victorian manufacturer launches solar microgrid system in US
Victoria-based microgrid manufacturer PHNXX has broken into the United States market, teaming with microgrid system and software manufacturer Paired Power to launch a portable solar-powered stand-alone power system that can be installed and generating electricity within a single day.
Australian-made EV fire suppression system validated in lab tests
Queensland company EV Fire Protection is eyeing global markets after securing independent verification for what it says is the world’s first fixed suppression system engineered specifically for electric vehicle fires.
New Zealand fast tracks 200 MWh solar-plus-storage project
A 179 MW solar farm and 100 MW / 200 MWh battery energy storage project planned for the North Island of New Zealand has won approval from an independent panel, with a commercial decision now able to take place if the project remains viable in light of conditions applied to the build and operation.
PV module recycling gains momentum as waste volumes surge globally
A comprehensive new report from IEA PVPS Task 12 reveals how countries around the world are managing the growing volumes of end-of-life solar modules, implementing regulations and scaling recycling infrastructure to handle the expected increment in PV waste over the coming decades.
Mercedes unveils car with 20% efficient ultra-thin solar coating
Mercedes-Benz has unveiled a prototype car with a silicon-free, 20%-efficient nanoparticle solar coating that powers the vehicle even when off and uses modules thinner than a human hair.
