Acen targets $835 million to fuel renewables expansion
Renewables developer Acen, a key player in the Australian energy transition, is returning to the capital market with plans to raise almost $835 million to fuel its expansion and investment in the clean energy sector as it seeks to almost triple its renewable energy capacity to 20 GW by 2030.
Data sharing vital to maximising benefits of EV batteries
Around the world, more and more electric vehicles are hitting the road. Last year, more than 17 million battery-electric and hybrid vehicles were sold. Early forecasts suggest this year’s figure might reach 20 million. Nearly 20% of all cars sold today are electric.
Ingeteam technology tapped for Australia solar projects
Spanish manufacturer Ingeteam has been tapped by Denmark-headquartered developer European Energy to supply its power conversion and control technology to two grid-scale solar farms being built in Australia.
Sydney researchers develop new approaches to PV circular economy
Researchers at two Sydney universities have developed 24 new ways of evaluating the circular economy of PV modules to identify the merits of various strategies based on current and future energy, materials and silver use.
Battery innovator introduces inverter-less system to Taiwan
Victorian-headquartered battery storage innovator Relectrify, has introduced its novel, inverter-less battery energy storage solution to the Taiwan market.
500 MW Western Australia big battery installation completed at Collie
In the shadow of the aging Collie coal-fired power plant scheduled to close by 2027, the installation of 640 containerised batteries at Collie, Western Australia is now complete and the facility will start serving the grid later in 2025.
Siemens Energy applauds progress but calls for realistic transition solutions
Siemens Energy Australia’s Samuel Morillon says the country’s energy transition is progressing very well, but believes in realistic solutions to ensure reliability in the grid, and that future energy sources like renewable hydrogen will take time to mature.
Solar carport serves as alternative for rooftop PV
GoodWe BIPV has identified new applications for its Vela residential solar carport with the modular unit gaining traction in rural and small commercial settings as an alternative to ground-mounted and rooftop PV systems.
Albanese government announces $1.2 billion plan to purchase critical minerals
A re-elected Albanese government will take the unprecedented step of buying or obtaining options over key critical minerals to protect Australia’s national interest and boost its economic resilience.
Testing reveals height benefits of floating PV
Scientists have tested the performance of floating PV panels at a height of 800 mm and 250 mm above their floating structures. Their thermal and electrical performance was compared to that of a reference land-based system and the highest panel was found to show the greatest cooling effect.
