NT solar centre data feeds ultra-short-term PV forecasting method
Scientists utilising data gathered at the Northern Territory’s Desert Knowledge Australia Solar Centre have created a novel probabilistic model for five-minutes ahead PV power forecasting. The method combines a convolutional neural network with bidirectional long short-term memory, attention mechanism, and natural gradient boosting.
Global solar installations could reach 1 TW next year
BloombergNEF reports the world installed nearly 600 GW of solar power in 2024, closely aligning with projections that annual global solar installations will surpass 1 TW within the next few years. Although projections for 2025 currently fall short of that pace, early forecasts often underestimate actual deployment.
Viridian Solar launches 23.6% efficient TOPCon BIPV panel
United Kingdom-based manufacturer Viridian Solar says the new modules have a rated power output of 445 W and can reportedly guarantee a power yield of 95% after 10 years.
Commercial segment surges as residential rooftop backs off
Australia’s solar rollout continues to reach new heights with a combined total of 4.7 GW of small- and large-scale PV installed across the country in 2024 but shifts in the rooftop market suggests diversification of services will be key for the nation’s installer community going forward.
Queensland EV charging start-up revs up expansion plans
Queensland-based electric vehicle charging infrastructure provider EVOS has stepped up expansion plans after reaching agreement with Japanese manufacturer FKK to produce its chargers for sale in Japan, Southeast Asia and other high-growth markets including India.
Newcastle Coal to power port facility with solar
Renewables developer Lightsource BP is pushing ahead with the construction of the 450 MW Goulburn River Solar Farm in the New South Wales Upper Hunter region after striking a long-term offtake agreement with the operators of one of Australia’s major coal export terminals.
Omnidian snaps up Solar Service Guys to expand Australian presence
Renewable energy asset management outfit Omnidian has strengthened its presence in the Australian market with the acquisition of Queensland-based PV installer and service provider Solar Service Guys.
FRV adds 190 MW solar and battery project to portfolio
Global renewables developer Fotowatio Renewable Ventures has boosted its Australian portfolio with the acquisition of a 190 MW hybrid solar and battery energy storage project being constructed in central Victoria.
AusNet marks network first with 300 kWh community battery
AusNet has connected the first stand-alone community battery to its Victorian electricity distribution network with a 120 kW / 300 kWh energy storage system now helping the Yarra Junction community make better use of locally generated solar energy.
Energy Vault acquires eight-hour battery project in NSW
United States-headquartered energy storage solutions company Energy Vault has inked an agreement to purchase the 125 MW / 1,000 MWh Stoney Creek battery energy storage project from Victoria-based renewable energy developer Enervest.
