Sigenergy aims to conquer commercial PV storage market with AI
Sigenergy was one of the first companies to present a bidirectional DC wallbox that is integrated into a photovoltaic storage system. Co-founder and CTO Samuel Zhang talks about the manufacturer’s story and its plans to expand into the commercial market, integrating AI into its systems and the future of vehicle-to-grid technology.
SunPower files for bankruptcy
United States-headquartered solar company SunPower Corp has filed for bankruptcy, among the largest in a series of major bankruptcies in the industry.
Rooftop solar and battery storage secures energy for remote community
An 8.5 kW rooftop solar array and 21 kWh battery energy storage solution have been installed on the remote Northern Territory Mumathumburru, or West Island, providing energy security to a community of people disrupted by unreliable, expensive power since 2021.
Sparc green hydrogen pilot plant embarks on next phase of development
Adelaide-headquartered green hydrogen developer Sparc Hydrogen is progressing its South Australian pilot plant with front-end engineering and design, on the back of other milestones putting the project on target to begin construction Q4 2024.
ENA pushes for local grid to play bigger role in energy transition
New modelling suggests that changing the way we use Australia’s existing electricity sub-transmission and distribution grid could unlock 5 GW of additional rooftop solar, an extra 7 GW of front-of-meter generation, and 5 GW of additional distribution-connected battery energy storage by 2030.
Supermarket giant installs 3.5 MW rooftop solar system on new facility
A 3.5 MW rooftop solar system has been installed on supermarket giant Coles Group facility near Sydney as part of a $1 billion investment in the company’s efforts to be powered 100% by renewable electricity by mid-2025.
FRV reaches financial close on first Australia standalone battery project
Fotowatio Renewable Ventures Australia says it has begun construction on its first standalone battery energy storage system in the country after reaching financial close on the project.
Perth flow battery maker signs deal to build vanadium plant in South Korea
Western Australian vanadium flow battery company Avess Energy has inked a deal to build a 500-tonne electrolyte manufacturing plant in South Korea as part of plans to strengthen its position in the global energy storage market.
TagEnergy lands council approval for 600 MWh Queensland battery
French-backed renewables and storage developer TagEnergy is a step closer to building a 300 MW / 600 MWh battery that is to help maintain grid stability in north Queensland after the local council provided a green light for the project.
Paper points to load shifting to support renewable rollout
Reconfiguring Australia’s residential off-peak hot water systems to consume electricity when renewable generation is at its peak could help minimise the more than 4,000 MWh of large-scale solar and wind generation that is being curtailed in the National Electricity Market annually.
