New model to predict moisture ingress in photovoltaic modules
Researchers in Netherlands and Belgium have created a numerical model to simulate the moisture ingress in PV modules. Their research work showed that climate in which a PV module is installed has a much higher impact on the moisture ingress than the choice of materials for the encapsulant of the backsheet.
Sydney logistics hub gets 42-space solar powered carport retrofit
Solar racking systems company S-Rack Australia has partnered with national clean energy solutions company Energy Aware to retrofit a multi-storey carpark in Sydney with a 42-space rooftop solar carport.
Clean energy to ignite $36 billion construction boom from 2026
A new report predicts that electricity will become the country’s largest infrastructure investment sector from 2026, driven by a boom in renewable energy construction, with solar construction projected to also peak around $5.7 billion in 2027/28.
New South Wales flat-rate solar feed-in tariff set for 2025-26
New South Wales has published it’s solar feed-in tariff benchmarks, showing electricity consumers can expect to receive a flat-rate solar feed-in tariff between 4.8 and 7.3 c / kWh from their retailer for solar electricity exported to the grid in 2025-26.
Big batteries supercharge 2025’s first quarter adding 1.5 GW storage capacity
To the tune of $2.4 billion, six utility-scale battery storage projects reached financial close in the first quarter of 2025 kickstarting the year with 1.5 GW of storage capacity and 5 GWh of energy output.
First year hydrogen powertrain tests eVTOL for emission-free flight
AMSL Aero has released hydrogen fuel cell test results for its vertical takeoff and landing aircraft which is under development at Bankstown Airport in New South Wales for the purpose of decarbonising essential air services such as medical transfers.
OX2 Muswellbrook solar and battery project approved
The New South Wales Independent Planning Commission has provided the tick of approval for a 135 MW solar farm and a 135 MW / 270 MWh battery project being developed at the site of a former coal mine in the Hunter Valley.
Xodus lands WA site for giga-scale green hydrogen project
The Western Australian government has allocated United Kingdom-headquartered energy consultancy Xodus Group land on the state’s mid-west coast to support the development of a proposed 1 GW green hydrogen production project.
All solar cell efficiencies at a glance – updated
The research group led by Professor Martin Green has published Version 66 of the solar cell efficiency tables. There are 21 new results reported in the new version.
Zenaji launches global licensing model for LTO battery technology
Australian battery manufacturer Zenaji has launched a global licensing model that allows international partners to manufacture and rebrand its proprietary Aeon and Eternity lithium titanate oxide energy storage systems.
