BHP signs new baseload PPA with Neoen for 24/7 renewable energy
Mining giant BHP has signed a 100 MW baseload renewable energy contract with French developer Neoen to supply power to its copper mining operations in the far north of South Australia.
Engineering on the edge: S-Rack delivers solar at the Bluff
In the ultimate challenge for uneven ground mount solar, Sydney-based solar mounting experts S-Rack have been put to the test on unforgiving terrain in the mountainous South Australian Flinders Rangers, designing a 362 panel, 200 kW system.
South Australia commercial BESS projects first to face CSIP-AUS testing
Inverter manufacturer Sungrow has deployed the first commercial and industrial community battery energy storage systems in South Australia to undergo common smart inverter profile for Australia testing.
Dutch teams dominate world solar challenge claiming top two positions
The Netherlands Brunel Solar Team have crossed the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge finish line in Adelaide, i first place, after travelling 3,021 kilometres from Darwin to the South Australian capital, at an average speed of 86.6 kph, and just shy of 35 hours on the road.
900 MWh project is first battery system approved under new clean energy Act
The Potentia Energy 900 MWh Emeroo battery energy storage system in South Australia is the first BESS to receive environmental approval under new hydrogren and renewable energy legislation.
Solar and battery-backed microgrids planned for remote communities
The clean energy transition is extending its reach with three communities in the isolated far west of South Australia set to transition away from high-cost diesel generation to solar and battery energy storage-based microgrids.
Tindo presents new 475 W full-black residential solar panel
Tindo Solar, Australia’s lone producer of PV modules, has officially released a new generation of TOPCon N-type solar panels, including an all-black version featuring an output of 475 W and conversion efficiency of 21.9%.
Pacific Green signs 2 GWh capacity revenue swap agreement with Re2 Capital for Australian battery portfolio
The seven to 10-year revenue swap arrangements will support projects in four Australian states, and brings 3.5 GWh in deals done just this week by Pacific Green.
Virtual power plant drives ‘zero down’ household solar and battery installs
Gentailer Alinta Energy and technology solutions company National Renewable Network have co-launched an initiative that installs household solar and battery storage systems at no upfront cost.
Battery recycling centre launched at University of Adelaide
The federal government’s Australian Research Council has launched a new training centre in South Australia that will seek to provide industry-led solutions for the recovery, reuse and recycling of battery waste in Australia.
