The NEM saw 25% renewable generation in March
Rystad Energy’s analysis of the Australian National Electricity Market over the month of March revealed 25% generation from renewable sources as large-scale solar powers ahead.
Macquarie Uni signs on with Snowy Hydro
Sydney’s Macquarie University has signed a seven-year contract with Snowy Hydro owned Red Energy to be powered by 100% renewables from 1 July 2020. The move demonstrates the variety of pathways to sustainability through renewable energy.
Smart Energy Council cancels flagship 2020 conference due to Covid-19
One of the major annual conferences for the Australian renewable energy industry has been called off for 2020 due to the impacts of Covid-19.
Power Ledger, Nicheliving partner for large-scale solar energy trading rollout in WA
More than 100 apartments in Western Australia will get access to blockchain energy trading technology on the back of a three-year deal signed by Power Ledger and developer Nicheliving.
Australian researchers take solar windows to the next level
Solar windows have taken a big leap forward on the back of a new partnership between Australian scientists and a major glass manufacturer which will investigate the use of semi-transparent solar cells in commercial applications, potentially revolutionizing building design.
Solar to pay for a Ticket to Ryde
The City of Ryde has decided to adjust its ambitions from a 60% renewable energy target by 2030 to a 100% renewable energy target.
It’s not over easy, but things are looking Sunny Central up in the West Murray
pv magazine’s social media and comments are clamouring for more information on how the West Murray challenge is being won. SMA and AEMO will keep us updated as testing of an inverter-based solution progresses throughout this week, but here’s the latest on the Sunny Central inverter family and the team that makes it play in tune.
Testing, testing … 5 West Murray solar farms to return to full throttle?
This week is crunch time for the testing of an SMA-devised solution to the system-strength issue that has kept five solar farms generating at half capacity for seven months. If successful, the fix has positive implications for connecting more solar in Victoria, Queensland, the Northern Territory and beyond.
Partnership targets expansion of solar carparks
Sydney-based Solar Car Parks has partnered with Schletter Australia to launch the Heliopark range of solar car ports in Australia and Asia. Solar Car Parks says that beyond shading and power production, the Heliopark system can help prepare shopping centres for increasing demand from Evs.
Long read: The decade of perovskite PV
About 10 years ago, perovskite solar cells (PSCs) made their entry into the world of PV with a power conversion efficiency of 3.8%. Fast forward to 2020, and PSCs are the talk of the town, with a string of impressive laboratory achievements to their name. Global research efforts have shifted toward PSCs as efficiencies keep on getting thrashed on a regular basis. But is it too soon to say that the technology is ready for commercialization?
