Strategies to develop ‘solar neighborhoods’
Researchers from the Australian PV Institute are part of an international group of scientists that have devised a list of recommendations to support the creation of solar neighborhoods. In a recently published study they highlight the importance of legislative frameworks and advanced computing.
Weekend read: Australia’s big BESS, big bet
As Australia’s big battery fleet continues to charge ahead, the battery revenue stack is evolving – and so are financing opportunities.
Redback offers early look at latest hybrid battery during All-Energy
Queensland battery company Redback Technologies offered a first look at its latest generation hybrid battery storage product at All-Energy this week, flagging it will offer special discounts to early customers when the product officially hits the market in Q2, 2024.
NSW targets 3,000 GWh of renewable generation in latest tender round
New South Wales will be seeking 3,000 GWh of annual generation in the latest tender aimed at delivering new wind and solar generation and storage facilities as the state transforms its coal-reliant energy system.
MPower strikes panel, tracker supply deal with Trina Solar
Australia’s MPower has inked a supply deal with China-headquartered manufacturing giant Trina Solar that will support the ongoing rollout of the renewables developer’s portfolio of mid-scale solar power and battery energy storage projects.
Belgians beat wind to claim World Solar Challenge
Belgian Solar Team Innoptus has claimed back-to-back Bridgestone World Solar Challenge titles, beating home dozens of competitors from around the world to win the 3,000 kilometre race through Australia’s outback.
Climate jobs campaign warns skills shortage threatens energy transition
Australia needs 200,000 more people in clean economy jobs by 2030, or risks missing its renewable energy targets according to a new campaign backed by Australian tech billionaire Mike Cannon-Brookes.
Spain rockets to fourth in global utility-scale solar listing
Spain recorded more than 20 GW of installed solar capacity at the end of last year, according to recently published data from Wiki-Solar. The website’s founder claims that the country is becoming a PV powerhouse as utility-scale developers increasingly roll out projects.
CEC announces solar design and installation award winners
A 17.6 kW battery hybrid solar system installed on a three-level home overlooking the central Queensland coastline has earned installer Solpac Energy Solutions top honours in this year’s Clean Energy Council Solar Design and Installation Awards.
First Nations lead clean energy initiatives beyond Juukan Gorge
Many of the big wind and solar farms planned to help Australia achieve net zero emissions by 2050 will be built on the lands and waters of First Nations peoples. More than half of the projects that will extract critical minerals to drive the global clean energy transition overlap with Indigenous-held lands.
