How corporates are leading the 100 percent renewable energy transition
An historic new report from Energy Watch shows that we can reach 100% renewable energy in just a few decades, and it’s affordable; making this the clear answer to tackling climate change.
Australian musicians launch solar investment platform
Though a new platform established in response to the climate crisis, Australian musicians will be investing in solar farms across the country. The first solar farm being built with their help is Brigalow.
JinkoSolar records 469.3 W monocrystalline module
JinkoSolar today announced that it has set a new efficiency record for a monocrystalline PERC PV cell at 24.38%, and produced a module that achieved 469.3 W power in testing conducted by TÜV Rheinland. The Chinese module manufacturer also equalled a record claimed just last week by Trina Solar, of 24.58% conversion efficiency for an n-type monocrystalline cell.
NSW’s Byron Shire Council allocates funds for 5 MW PV array
The Byron Shire Council has committed $465,000 to get the planning, design and tender process underway.
Solar feed-in tariff for regional Queensland reduced
In the next financial year, solar households in regional Queensland will receive over 16% less for the power they export into the grid.
Shanghai Electric to build Gupta’s 280 MW Cultana Solar Farm
The Chinese electrical equipment giant will build the first project of Simec Energy Australia’s landmark US$1 billion, 1GW dispatchable renewable energy program in South Australia.
China confirms $435m solar subsidy budget for this year
The race is on to process applications for central payments across the world’s biggest solar market, particularly as qualifying projects must reportedly be grid connected this year. The final electricity price will be a major competitive factor considered by the Beijing authorities.
Vena Energy cuts ribbon on 95 MW Tailem Bend Solar Farm
The Singapore-based developer plans to build another stage of the solar project similar in size and add a grid-scale battery.
PV leads the way as renewables threaten coal-fired power
With clean energy being generated at lower and lower prices around the world, solar power is playing a leading role in bringing the curtain down on coal, and will help the decarbonization of transport and space heating too.
Queensland government to appeal solar farms ruling
The Queensland government will attempt to reverse a Supreme Court of Queensland ruling to invalidate recently introduced regulations relating to solar farms larger than 100 kW and apply for a stay of the controversial safety measures.
