Canadian buyer reveals growth plans after $1.1 billion Edify takeover deal
Australian renewables developer Edify Energy has been snapped up by Canadian investment group La Caisse which has plans to accelerate the development of the company’s more-than 11 GW pipeline of solar and battery energy storage projects.
US private equity giant targets Australia, UK with renewables platform
United States-headquartered private equity group Carlyle has launched a new clean energy infrastructure platform focused on developing and operating a portfolio of utility-scale renewables projects in Australia and the United Kingdom.
UNSW study shows heterojunction solar cell sensitivity to soldering flux
University of New South Wales researchers are part of an international team that has assessed the impact of soldering flux on heterojunction solar cells and has found that the composition of this component is key to prevent major cracks and significant peeling.
NSW provides tick of approval for compressed air energy storage system
Broken Hill has moved another step closer to becoming one of the world’s largest renewable energy microgrids with the New South Wales government providing planning approval for an Australian-first compressed air energy storage facility to be built near the iconic mining town.
Jolt secures $214 million to accelerate EV charger rollout
Australian electric vehicle charging provider Jolt has secured a $214 million loan agreement with the Canada Infrastructure Bank to install 1,500 kerbside EV chargers across urban centres in Canada.
South Australia leads international rooftop solar cost rankings
A new study of residential solar installation costs reveals South Australia has the lowest costs nationally while even Australia’s most expensive states are about three times cheaper than those in the United States and Canada.
Fortescue Canada puts H2 project on hold
Canada Fortescue Future Industries has withdrawn its proposal for the Coyote Hydrogen project in British Columbia, Canada, noting it may resume the project if pricing and availability improve.
Silfab launches 640 W utility-scale solar panels
The Canada-based manufacturer said its new panels have a temperature coefficient of -0.29% per C and an efficiency of up to 22.92%. They come with a 30-year power output guarantee for 89.3% of the initial yield.
Australian solar panel recycler partners with Canadian silicon anode developer
Victoria-based solar panel recycling company Lotus Energy has signed an agreement with Canadian silicon anode developer Neo Battery Materials with aims to supply future North American electric vehicle and energy storage needs.
Brookfield reaches agreement to acquire majority stake in Neoen
Canadian global asset management company Brookfield has reached agreement for a majority stake in Australia’s largest developer of renewables, France-headquartered Neoen, and is set to acquire a 53.32% stake in pursuit of 100% ownership.
