‘Cool roofs’ increase power yield in bifacial rooftop PV systems
A Spanish-Algerian research group has tested how “cool roofs” could help increase power yield in rooftop bifacial PV systems. Cool roofs are based on coating materials with high reflectance properties.
Behind-the-meter battery drives Tonsley towards 100% renewables target
A former car manufacturing site turned “innovation precinct” in South Australia is one step closer to being powered by 100% renewable sources with a 4.5 MWh battery energy storage system having officially commenced operations.
Tesla to take on incumbents in Australia’s retail market
Electric vehicle and battery energy storage manufacturing giant Tesla is aiming to “disrupt the traditional incumbents” in Australia’s electricity retail sector with its application for an electricity retailer licence having been accepted by the market regulator.
CleanPeak continues growth in utility scale solar sector
Australian commercial solar outfit CleanPeak Energy has expanded its utility-scale PV portfolio with the acquisition of three operating solar farms with a combined capacity of 14.3 MW in Western Australia and the Australian Capital Territory.
South Australia moves to fast-track big battery developments
The South Australian government is looking to fast-track the development of grid-scale battery energy storage systems across the state, launching a process that promises to provide successful projects with exemptions that could “significantly” improve project timelines.
Rooftop solar share rises to new high in NEM
Renewables records continue to tumble in Australia with data from GPE NEMLog revealing that rooftop solar reached a new maximum instantaneous high in the nation’s main grid on Sunday while pushing operation demand and solar curtailment to new lows.
Strategies to develop ‘solar neighborhoods’
Researchers from the Australian PV Institute are part of an international group of scientists that have devised a list of recommendations to support the creation of solar neighborhoods. In a recently published study they highlight the importance of legislative frameworks and advanced computing.
CEC announces solar design and installation award winners
A 17.6 kW battery hybrid solar system installed on a three-level home overlooking the central Queensland coastline has earned installer Solpac Energy Solutions top honours in this year’s Clean Energy Council Solar Design and Installation Awards.
REC rolls out new 470 W rooftop solar panel in Australia
Singapore-based PV module manufacturer REC Group has launched in Australia a new series of rooftop solar panels with power ratings ranging from 450 W to 470 W and efficiencies up to 22.6%.
Regulator calls for more large-scale renewables as rooftop solar shines
Rooftop solar generation continues to achieve record levels across the National Electricity Market but the Australian Energy Regulator has warned of a “pressing need for new investment” in large-scale renewable energy assets to keep pace with the energy transition.
