Ingeteam named inverter supplier for Victorian Winton North hybrid project
Clean energy technology company Ingeteam will supply inverters for the 227 GWh European Energy Australia Winton North hybrid project currently under construction in Victoria.
Community solar and battery projects empowered by new incubator program
The Community Power Agency has launched a two-year pilot program to support communities with tailored training, mentoring and starter funding to move mid-scale solar and battery projects from early feasibility to investment readiness.
Victorian manufacturer launches solar microgrid system in US
Victoria-based microgrid manufacturer PHNXX has broken into the United States market, teaming with microgrid system and software manufacturer Paired Power to launch a portable solar-powered stand-alone power system that can be installed and generating electricity within a single day.
Australian-made EV fire suppression system validated in lab tests
Queensland company EV Fire Protection is eyeing global markets after securing independent verification for what it says is the world’s first fixed suppression system engineered specifically for electric vehicle fires.
People on the move: Snowy Hydro, CEC, Ampcontrol and more
Job moves in Australia’s solar, storage, clean tech, utilities and energy transition finance sectors.
New Zealand fast tracks 200 MWh solar-plus-storage project
A 179 MW solar farm and 100 MW / 200 MWh battery energy storage project planned for the North Island of New Zealand has won approval from an independent panel, with a commercial decision now able to take place if the project remains viable in light of conditions applied to the build and operation.
Aquila, FNSF energise Far North solar farm
Another PV power plant has commenced operations in New Zealand with development partners Aquila Clean Energy APAC and Far North Solar Farm officially launching the 20.8 MWp Pukenui Solar Farm in the country’s far north.
Livium secures boost for battery and solar panel recycling strategy
Australian clean energy technology recycling solutions company Livium has completed a $4.5 million capital raise to fuel its expansion strategy, including driving battery collection growth and accelerating its solar panel recycling plans.
Market backs big batteries as coal exit continues
Utility-scale batteries are rising to the challenge of guaranteeing network reliability as the clean energy transition continues, with Australia having now surpassed the United Kingdom to become the third-largest market for large-scale battery energy storage systems globally, behind China and the United States.
Australian solar pioneer wins top UK engineering prize
Pioneering solar researcher Martin Green has received arguably one of the world’s top awards for engineers and scientists in recognition of his achievements in photovoltaics and driving the global shift to renewables.
