Australian manufacturer strikes 15 MW solar panel export deal
Australian PV panel manufacturer Tindo Solar has expanded its export market, locking in a new $8.4 million deal to supply 15 MW of solar modules for large-scale renewable energy projects in Vietnam.
Enel X launches first in 95 MW VPP solution planned for NSW
Enel X launched the first of three separate virtual power plants that will deliver a combined 95 MW capacity of demand response to help support and accelerate the renewable energy transition in New South Wales.
Ace Power lands approval for WA solar, battery project
Renewable energy developer Ace Power’s plan to build a 200 MW solar farm and 200 MW battery energy storage system in Western Australia’s Wheatbelt region is a step closer to realisation after the hybrid project was awarded development approval by the state government.
Australia firms as global renewable energy pathfinder
Australia is tracking towards 75% electricity from solar and wind in 2030, which makes it a global energy transition pathfinder. Pathfinders are important because they learn to solve new problems and disprove misinformation and disinformation.
Adelaide researchers boost zinc-iodine battery performance
Researchers at the University of Adelaide have developed a new dry electrode fabrication strategy for aqueous zinc-iodine batteries they say delivers cathodes with more than double the performance of iodine and lithium-ion batteries.
Philippines reveals timeline for 10 GW renewables auction
The Philippines government has kicked off its fourth green energy auction (GEA-4), targeting more than 10 GW of solar and wind capacity.
Glass-free, coloured PV modules for building rooftop retrofits, facades
Researchers from Swiss and Austrian institutions have demonstrated a novel design for a glass-free, structurally robust silicon PV module. With a weight below 6 kg/m2, the targeted application is older buildings with weak roof structure.
Metlen refinances 420 MW Australian solar portfolio
Greek renewables and resources company Metelen Energy and Metals has refinanced a portfolio of seven solar farms spread across New South Wales and Queensland in a $460 million deal.
Virtual power plants to serve as cornerstone of Australia’s energy future
As we all reflect on the recent elections in both Western Australia and federally, one clear winner is the future of virtual power plants as a clean energy cornerstone across Australia.
Australian rooftop solar sharing pioneer eyes European expansion
Australian rooftop solar sharing technology developer Allume Energy has closed a $10.4 million investment round, the proceeds of which will be used to accelerate the company’s international expansion into the United Kingdom and European markets.
