Maxeon claims 24.9% efficiency for IBC solar panel
Maxeon said it has achieved a 24.9% efficiency rating for a full-scale Maxeon 7 solar panel using its IBC technology. The US National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) confirmed the result.
Iron-based redox flow battery for grid-scale storage
Researchers in the United States have repurposed a commonplace chemical used in water treatment facilities to develop an all-liquid, iron-based redox flow battery for large-scale energy storage. Their lab-scale battery exhibited strong cycling stability over 1,000 consecutive charging cycles, while maintaining 98.7% of its original capacity.
Queensland roadmap plots path for 22 GW renewable energy zone strategy
The Queensland government has formally identified 12 potential renewable energy zones across the state as part of its plans to connect 22 GW of new grid-scale wind and solar generation needed to help achieve its clean energy targets.
Miner turns to Maverick technology in search for ‘green gold’
Modular solar array manufacturer 5B has commenced construction of the solar component of an 89.7 MW hybrid microgrid that will help power mining company Bellevue Gold’s namesake gold mine in Western Australia with at times up to 100% renewables.
Governments sign off on three-part ownership deal to drive Marinus Link project
The Australian, Tasmanian and Victorian governments have signed off on a new ownership agreement to deliver the contentious Marinus Link high-voltage Tasmania-Victoria interconnection project.
Lightsource bp wins federal environmental approval for 750 MW solar, 3,000 MWh storage project
British developer Lightsource bp’s plans to build the biggest solar farm and battery energy storage system on any of Australia’s main electricity grids has a green light to proceed after securing environmental approval from the Australian government.
Powercor plots microgrids to boost regional energy security
Victorian electricity distributor Powercor has identified a clutch of towns in the state’s central highlands region as possible hosts for community-scale microgrids as it works to deliver improved energy security and reliability for customers across the state.
State smooths way for Quinbrook polysilicon plant plans
Investment manager Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners’ plan to build a multi-billion-dollar polysilicon production plant in north Queensland to supply solar panel and battery manufacturers has received a major boost with the state government clearing the way to fast-track the project.
Electric excavator edging diesel alternative at Fortescue mine site
Mining and energy major Fortescue says the performance of an electric excavator operating at its Cloudbreak mine site in Western Australia’s is continuing to improve but is at times already performing better than its diesel equivalent.
JinkoSolar claims top spot in 2023 PV module shipment rankings
Chinese manufacturer JinkoSolar says its solar module shipments reached 78.5 GW in 2023. This year, it says it hopes to sell up to 110 GW of panels.
