Oceania

Chinese solar manufacturer Aiko has achieved Clean Energy Council approval for its 470 W Neostar 2P solar panel, which boasts more power output in less space, with an added shade optimisation advantage.

Finnish energy technology company Wartsila Energy, which is playing a key role in the second stage of the Eraring Power Station battery facility, has released a new turnkey battery storage system that includes significant fire-safety features.

A zero-carbon mindset must “become the new normal” in Australia, according to a much-anticipated report from the federal government’s independent climate advisory body.

United States manufacturer Tesla has begun installing the first of the 444 Megapack battery units that will make up the 600 MW / 1,600 MWh Melbourne Renewable Energy Hub project being constructed in Victoria.

Think-tank Climate Council of Australia has found of all the state’s and territories, the Northern Territory has the most work to do to achieve its renewable energy target of 50% by 2030.

Six large-scale battery energy storage projects in South Australia and Victoria have been earmarked to receive funding from the Australian government’s Capacity Investment Scheme.

Even after decades encouraging the growth of renewables, we’re still too reliant on coal and gas power stations. The problem isn’t in our ability to generate clean power. It’s what happens after that.

A new Clean Energy Council report signals a steady recovery in levels of investment in large-scale renewable energy generation and strong ongoing investment in large-scale energy storage.

Australia’s rooftop solar market has slowed with the latest monthly data from industry analyst SunWiz revealing that national installation volumes dropped off 7% in August compared to the previous month.

The first battery energy storage project has been approved under the Victorian government’s streamlined renewable energy planning process, with the state signing off on a 350 MW / 700 MWh project being developed by ACEnergy in the Wimmera region.