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Research & Development
Dutch student team develops solar-powered ambulance A student team at the Eindhoven University of Technology has developed what it says is the world’s first solar-powered ambulance, designed to deliver healthcare services to remote communities. The vehicle combines a 50 kWh battery with 542 solar cells, offering a claimed range of up to 715 km on paved roads while powering onboard medical equipment.
Lior Kahana
Jul 23, 2026
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Applications & Installations
CleanPeak officially flicks switch on Wangaratta solar farm Australian renewables developer and operator CleanPeak Energy has added another utility-scale PV power plant to its operational portfolio with the official opening of the Wangaratta Solar Farm in northeast Victoria.
David Carroll
May 25, 2026
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Applications & Installations
22 solar projects share $1.9 million funding round for Solomon Islands communities The Australian government has partnered with communities across the Solomon Islands to develop 22 solar powered streetlight and solar energy projects, through an inaugural program’s $1.9 million funding round.
Ev Foley
May 22, 2026
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Applications & Installations
Microgrid developer granted $3 million to build clean energy ‘island’ blueprint The first project funded under Stream A of ARENA’s regional microgrid program has been awarded $3 million toward an overall $15 million cost to build a 7 MWp solar and 5 MW / 10 MWh battery storage system to island a New South Wales’ community’s energy security in the event of transmission failure.
Ev Foley
May 21, 2026
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Applications & Installations
First Nations-owned Sun Turtle solar and battery project approved for development A remote Western Australia First Nations community with its sights set on reducing diesel dependence and energy insecurity has had a solar and 3.25 MW battery energy storage project approved for development.
Ev Foley
May 08, 2026
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Applications & Installations
Pilbara mining operation plugs into renewable energy Chinese miner Citic Pacific has flicked the switch on a new solar and battery microgrid that is now helping power its Fortescue River mining accommodation precinct in Western Australia’s northwest.
David Carroll
May 05, 2026
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Applications & Installations
MyNu Energy launches mobile solar and battery energy storage system MyNu Energy has launched a mobile solar generation and battery energy storage system designed to reduce reliance on diesel as the Middle East crisis continues to cause concerns about fuel shortages and uncertain energy costs.
David Carroll
Apr 13, 2026
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Applications & Installations
All-female team installs microgrid for remote Fijian island school An all-female team of engineering students from the University of the South Pacific, with professional Australian solar technicians have designed, engineered and installed a microgrid for a remote school on the Fijian island of Waya.
Ev Foley
Apr 10, 2026
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Applications & Installations
Aggreko to deliver ‘Australia’s largest’ off-grid renewable hybrid power plant Aggreko has unveiled plans to build what it says will be Australia’s biggest off-grid renewable hybrid power facility after signing a long-term power purchase agreement with the owner of Queensland’s largest proposed copper mine.
David Carroll
Apr 08, 2026