Queensland introduces planning changes for large-scale solar
The Queensland government has introduced laws into parliament marking a major proposed shift in how large-scale renewable energy projects will be assessed and approved across the state.
Rooftop solar rates slow as April calendar catches up
Australia’s rooftop solar market suffered a downturn in April with about 225 MW of new capacity registered across the country last month, down 10% compared to the previous month.
AGL reaches battery milestone at retired coal site
AGL’s 500 MW / 1,000 MWh Liddell battery energy storage system is taking shape with the recent installation of the first of more than of 1,500 battery units planned for the project site in the New South Wales Hunter Valley.
National household batteries rebate scheme set to happen
The work schedules of Australia’s battery retailers and installers will likely get busy in the coming months with Labor’s win in the federal election paving the way for the introduction of a $2.3 billion national battery subsidy scheme.
Albanese urged to accelerate renewable energy transition
Australia’s clean energy chiefs are calling on Labor to accelerate the transition, invest in what works, and seize the opportunity to secure the country’s position as a renewable energy and green industrial superpower.
Incat launches world’s largest electric ship
Tasmanian shipbuilder Incat has marked a significant milestone in global shipbuilding with the launch of the world’s largest 100% electric ship.
South Australia dissolves Office of Hydrogen Power
The South Australia government has officially dissolved its Office for Hydrogen Power after shelving plans for a nearly $600 million electrolysis and green hydrogen power project at Whyalla.
Jolywood’s laser-assisted firing process increases TOPCon solar cell efficiency by 0.6%, says UNSW research
New research from the University of New South Wales have found that the Special Injected Metallisation (JSIM) technique developed by Chinese manufacturer Jolywood can considerably increase TOPCon solar cell efficiency. The scientists described precisely how laser-assisted firing enhances cell performance, reportedly filling critical gaps in industrial TOPCon cell optimisation.
Panasonic exits solar and battery storage
Panasonic has told its installation partners that it will no longer produce products for the residential solar and storage markets but will continue to offer warranty and installation support for existing and ongoing projects.
Victorian urban solar farm to supply 98% of university’s energy demand
Victoria’s largest urban solar farm has been officially switched on at La Trobe University’s Melbourne campus, marking a major milestone in the university’s ambition to achieve carbon neutrality by 2029.
