GoodWe releases three-phase high-voltage hybrid inverter in Australia
China’s solar inverter manufacturer GoodWe has released its ET G2 Series 6-15 kW three-phase high-voltage hybrid inverter in Australia and New Zealand.
Plico virtual power plant activates 2,500 home batteries to counter WA heatwave
Western Australia’s clean energy solutions company Plico has seen its virtual power plant activated twice during recent heatwave warnings for the state, operating to stabilise the South West Interconnected System and prevent blackouts.
Rooftop solar trial gives social housing tenants access to cheap, clean energy
Through the Northern Territory Sun Boosters trial, distributed energy resources company National Renewable Network has partnered with electricity retailer Jacana Energy to deliver cheap, clean energy deploying rooftop solar systems on social housing.
Pilbara First Nations 10 MW grid-scale solar project to supply Horizon Power
Pilbara Solar has received an offer to connect its 10 MW Junja Solar Farm at Jinparinya near Port Hedland, Western Australia to state-owned gentailer Horizon Power’s coastal network.
Gas generation plant in New Zealand to be replaced by Lightsource bp solar farm
A 170 MW Aotearoa, New Zealand solar and battery project developed through a joint venture between Lightsource bp and Kiwi gentailer Contact Energy, will be co-located then replace an existing gas fired generation plant.
Edify’s hybrid projects get double tick from capacity investment scheme
Edify Energy has been awarded two Capacity Investment Scheme (CIS) agreements for its co-located hybrid Ganymirra and Majors Creek solar and battery power stations in Townsville, North Queensland.
Global solar supply chain investments key to easing reliance on China: USA report
A report released by the United States Studies Centre, a joint venture of the American Australian Association and University of Sydney, encourages Australia to deeply engage in global solar supply chains, to reduce its reliance on China.
Vulcan in line for $196 million debt finance for sustainable lithium business
The Australian government agency Export Finance Australia has conditionally approved $196 million commitment to Vulcan Energy as part of their debt financing process for an integrated lithium and renewable energy project.
CIS generation tender 1 will deliver 2.75 GW of solar generation to the NEM
Twelve of the 19 successful Capacity Investment Scheme Tender 1 bids have been allocated for 2,750 MW of solar generation, split between New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland.
Female sparky numbers rising but remain untapped resource for energy transition
Though women in electrical trades grew a record 65% in the past few years and 17% of the energy sector workforce in Australia being women, just 4% are soley employed in hands-on trade roles, such as electricians.
