LCOE not correct optimisation parameter of PV plants, say researchers
New research shows the importance of considering power plant dispatchability in PV project planning. An international team of scientists claim assessing a project’s levelised cost of energy could be misleading, especially with variable and sometimes negative electricity prices.
RedEarth reveals Australian-made plans for V2G tech
Queensland energy storage solutions provider RedEarth Energy Storage has partnered with German company ambibox to bring Australian-made vehicle-to-grid electric vehicle chargers to the market.
EDF Renewables Australia partners with Swinburne clean energy startups program
The Australian arm of France-headquartered utility, EDF Renewables Australia, has partnered with Melbourne’s Swinburne University of Technology to launch a program driving innovation for the energy transition.
Research shows tilt angles over 30 degrees delay solar module thermal failures
A Chinese-Italian research team has analysed the influence of different tilt angles on the thermal failure of the photovoltaic facades or roofs in fire conditions, finding that when the tilt angle exceeds 30 degrees, the time to failure increased significantly.
UK investment firm commissions two solar battery projects in NSW
London-headquartered investment firm VH Global Sustainable Energy Opportunities has completed the construction and commissioning of two solar and storage hybrid systems in New South Wales.
PV Hardware unveils solar tracker
The Spanish company said that its new tracker “is designed for maximum adaptability to any terrain” and is compatible with all PV modules.
SunBrush develop robotic solution for commercial rooftop solar system cleaning
Mechanically simple technology designed to maximise utility-scale solar module yield with the removal of soiling will underly SunBrush mobil Germany’s build of a robotic solution for commercial rooftop systems, destined for the Australian market once complete.
Nature inspires 2.5 kW Smartflower mobile solar system
New South Wales-headquartered critical power specialists Abundant Power Solutions has introduced the Austrian-made 2.5 kW Smartflower mobile solar system to Australia.
Australian company using nanomaterials for efficient, cheap hydrogen storage attracts federal funding
Australian company Rux Energy is commercialising technology that uses highly porous nanomaterials to coat tanks for hydrogen storage, claiming significant improvements to the cost, safety and efficiency of what remains a major industry barrier. It has secured funding in the Australian government’s latest round of research grants, and recently opened an office in Essex off the back of industry trials now underway in the UK.
Fortescue Canada puts H2 project on hold
Canada Fortescue Future Industries has withdrawn its proposal for the Coyote Hydrogen project in British Columbia, Canada, noting it may resume the project if pricing and availability improve.
