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Technology & Products
Origin bets big on batteries as part of evolution Origin Energy has unveiled plans to build up to five big batteries as the Australian energy utility accelerates its transition to clean energy.
David Carroll
Nov 26, 2020
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Technology & Products
Module manufacturer tips China ruling to have major bearing on Australian market The Australian arm of South Korean solar technology giant Hanwha Q-Cells has applauded the decision by the Chinese Patent Office to uphold the validity of the company’s intellectual property rights on key technology.
David Carroll
Nov 26, 2020
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Markets & Policy
Morrison to feel the heat as U.S. turns to clean energy future The election of Joe Biden as U.S. president is set to heap further pressure on Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison to lay out a clear and firm strategy charting the nation’s transition to a clean energy future.
David Carroll
Nov 20, 2020
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Applications & Installations
Dynamic design delivers new player in solar canopy market South Australian design and manufacturing company PVDymanics has unveiled a unique ‘slide in’ solar canopy system which it believes can revolutionise the micro-grid market.
David Carroll
Nov 20, 2020
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Applications & Installations
Australian rooftop PV safety standards under fire in new report The Australian rooftop PV market is expected to eclipse all previous records in 2020 but a new report has raised serious questions about the fire safety standards associated with small-scale solar installations.
David Carroll
Nov 19, 2020
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Applications & Installations
Future is clear as Perth-based company unveils commercial-scale trial Australian renewable energy company ClearVue continues to push ahead with the development of its transparent solar glass technology with construction beginning on a commercial-scale trial project.
David Carroll
Nov 19, 2020
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Applications & Installations
FRV to develop 115 MW Metz Solar Farm Spanish developer Fotowatio Renewable Ventures (FRV) has reaffirmed its presence in the Australian renewable energy marketplace by adding the 115 MW Metz Solar Farm to its solar portfolio.
David Carroll
Nov 13, 2020
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Markets & Policy
AEMO lays out transmission plan to unlock Victorian renewables The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has outlined a $3.5 billion strategy to shore up Victoria’s electricity transmission network and system security as the state accelerates towards the legislated target of 50% renewables by 2030.
David Carroll
Nov 13, 2020
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Technology & Products
Made-in-Queensland hydrogen ferries to set sail Queensland’s determination to lead the way with hydrogen has reached new levels with Brisbane-based outfit H2X Marine launching plans to construct watercraft powered by renewable energy.
David Carroll
Nov 13, 2020