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Markets & Policy
Global solar additions hit 690 GW in 2025 Latest report from IEA-PVPS says the world’s cumulative solar capacity reached 2.96 TWh by the end of last year, a total theoretically capable of generating about 12% of global electricity consumption.
Patrick Jowett
Sep 28, 2026
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Decommissioning to drive 23% of solar buildout in the 2040s, says Wood Mackenzie Wood Mackenzie’s latest report says the need to replace ageing infrastructure will bring a more than 60% increase in equipment sales in 2050 when compared to today’s levels.
Patrick Jowett
Sep 27, 2026
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Research & Development
Researchers find perovskite solar functions 10 meters below sea surface Research from China deployed lead halide perovskites 10 meters below the surface of the South China Sea. The cells generated 324 mWh, enough to charge lithium-ion batteries, when submerged for two hours.
Patrick Jowett
Sep 14, 2026
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Australia to introduce technical code for consumer energy resources Australia’s new regulatory framework for solar inverters, batteries and other consumer energy resources will require suppliers to register products and prove compliance with a technical code. It also introduces national-level accreditation for installers.
Patrick Jowett
Sep 14, 2026
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Indonesia aims for 100 GW solar target by 2029 Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has said the government is serious about realising its 100 GW solar program, with construction targeted within three years.
Patrick Jowett
Aug 30, 2026
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Utility-scale projects drive New Zealand’s solar rollout New Zealand enjoyed a record year for solar additions in 2025, buoyed by the commissioning of seven utility-scale plants. An additional 930 MW of solar is due to come online over the next three years.
Patrick Jowett
Aug 21, 2026
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Applications & Installations
Council-led solar, battery program reopens in New South Wales The Solar Neighbourhoods program, covering the councils of Newcastle, Maitland and Lake Macquarie in New South Wales, is open for a second round of applications until December 20.
Patrick Jowett
Aug 20, 2026
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Applications & Installations
APA to develop solar, battery storage projects in Queensland The Australian company has reached a final investment decision covering a 72 MW solar project and 52 MW/104 MWh battery energy storage system in Mount Isa. An energy supply agreement with a local mining company is already in place.
Patrick Jowett
Aug 20, 2026
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Australian grid operator announces curtailment drill for rooftop PV South Australia’s grid operator will complete its annual test of its ability to temporarily curtail rooftop solar generation on August 25. Solar systems in the state will be curtailed for up to one hour, expected to cause the loss of around 1.5 kWh of generation per installation.
Patrick Jowett
Aug 20, 2026

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Oct 05, 2026