PV module prices at crossroads
Martin Schachinger, founder of pvXchange.com, said PV module prices will depend on national and international demand trends in the coming months, with outcomes ranging from increases to stagnation or further declines. Almost anything is possible, but nothing is certain.
Trump orders pause to IRA funding
An executive order released by the newly installed United States government states, “All agencies shall immediately pause the disbursement of funds appropriated through the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022.”
JinkoSolar’s TOPCon modules offer 8.82% yield gain in field test
JinkoSolar’s latest n-type tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) modules delivered higher energy yield per watt than a competitor’s n-type back contact (BC) modules in a three-month field test in Japan, under varying irradiance levels.
X-Elio seeks green light for 720 MW solar and battery project
X-Elio has lodged an application with the federal government seeking approval to build a 720 MW / 2,880 MWh solar-plus-storage project in Queensland’s North Burnett region.
Nuclear risks depriving millions of Australians the promise of their solar investment
Australia’s energy future is at a critical juncture. With one of the highest rates of rooftop solar saturation globally, the nation has embraced renewable energy in a way that reflects both environmental commitment and practical economics. Yet, this progress could be undermined by a potential turn to nuclear power – a choice that risks sidelining the investments made by millions of Australians in clean energy.
Masdar makes 1 GW move into Philippines power market
United Arab Emirates-based renewable energy company Masdar has announced its entry into the Philippines market, revealing plans to develop 1 GW of clean energy projects in the Southeast Asian nation by the end of the decade.
China hits 277.17 GW of new PV installations in 2024
China’s cumulative installed solar capacity hit 886.66 GW at the end of 2024, with 277.17 GW of new annual installations, up 45.48% year on year. The deployment surge exceeded forecasts, setting a new historical record for PV installations.
Quinbrook lands new finance for big Brisbane battery
Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners has closed a $722 million financing deal that will support the development of the early stages of a planned 760 MW / 3,096 MWh battery energy storage system being built in Queensland.
Ausgrid adds community battery to support solar
New South Wales network operator Ausgrid has added another community battery to its portfolio, powering up a 200 kW energy storage system in the Sydney suburb of Cammeray.
Big battery on target with giant transformers in place
One of Australia’s biggest battery energy storage projects is preparing to plug into Victoria’s electricity grid with two 335 tonne transformers now in place at the 1.6 GWh Melbourne Renewable Energy Hub.
