CSIRO brings science, not politics, to electricity cost debate
Some nuclear fans claim Australia’s national science agency has a position on the country’s energy mix. CSIRO Chief Executive Doug Hilton writes that is both wrong and a fundamental misinterpretation of the GenCost report.
GoodWe unveils double-glass TOPCon bifacial solar modules
GoodWe has developed new double-glass tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) bifacial solar modules for its Polaris series, available in 530 W and 580 W variants.
Australia’s first community lithium battery and EV charger factory opening soon
A $20 million community lithium battery and electric vehicle charger manufacturing facility, developed by Australian company Elumina, is near ready to begin production on Queensland’s Gold Coast.
Queensland’s biggest 500 MW / 1 GWh battery gets planning approval
Renewables investment firm Octopus Australia has received planning approval from a local government body for its 500 MW / 1 GWh Blackstone battery energy storage system located 40 km southwest of Brisbane.
Renewables deal inked to unlock 1.4 GW of projects and storage in South Australia
The Australian government will underwrite developers to build a minimum of 1.4 GW of new solar and wind projects and storage capacity in South Australia, as part of a new deal signed with the state.
Contact teams with Tesla on 200 MWh battery for NZ
New Zealand generator and retailer Contact Energy has announced plans to build a 100 MW / 200 MWh battery energy storage system on the country’s North Island that will support the development of new renewables including solar generation.
Queensland breaks ground on $5bn CopperString project
The Queensland government has broken ground on the $5 billion CopperString transmission line project that is to stretch across the state’s north, connecting the region to the national grid and helping to unlock an estimated 6 GW of renewable energy resources.
Beon secures EPC contract for solar and battery project
Beon Energy Solutions has been appointed the engineering, procurement, and construction contractor for the $190 million Quorn Park solar and battery hybrid project being developed by Enel Green Power near Parkes in western New South Wales.
UNSW researchers eye redesigned panel as part of recycling plans
Researchers at the University of New South Wales will look to develop a redesigned PV panel that allows for easier recycling having secured $5 million in federal government funding to help transform Australia’s solar panel recycling industry.
Hydrogen vehicle maker Hyzon confirms exit from Australian market
United States-based hydrogen fuel cell manufacturer Hyzon has announced it will halt its operations in Australia, citing challenging market conditions and waning government support.
