Australian researchers exceed their own efficiency record for solar technology
A new record conversion efficiency for next generation solar cells has been set, surpassing their previous record.
Victoria prepares for it’s first photovoltaic “upcycling” factory
Victoria’s first solar panel “upcycling” plant will run by the end of 2023 with new improvements being developed, based on the team behind the project.
Australian Renewable Energy Agency to funds $14 million for “Ultra low-cost solar”
Five months ago, the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) published its three rules’ requests regarding the incentives, pricing, and access for energy distribution.
Australian Renewable Energy Agency to funds $14 million for “Ultra low-cost solar”
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced up to $40 million funds for the research and development towards reducing solar production to an “ultra low cost” target.
Record Solar Output
In the past week, rooftop and large scale solar have set a new high of output records while we’re entering the peak of solar season.
Australia’s biggest solar farm outside of main grids are switched on by Fortescue and Alinta energy
Australia’s biggest solar farm has been opened outside of the main electricity grid by Iron ore company Fortescue Metals Group and Alinta Energy.
AGL and Fortescue partner up to transform Hunter coal plants into renewable green hydrogen hubs.
The development, “Hunter Energy Hub”, will be powered with wind, pumped hydro, solar thermal storage and grid scale batteries.
WA follows South Australian example in remote solar system control
Western Australia follows South Australia in allowing orders from the network operators to switch off residential solar systems in order to keep the grid stable as an emergency measure.
South Australia leading the world in roof top solar
On Sunday 21 November, South Australia has become the first gigawatt scale grid in the world to reach zero demand. With the combined output of rooftop solar and other small non-scheduled generators meeting all the local customer load requirements.
First Nations communities share benefits of renewable energy
First Nations groups have formed a collaboration with industry, unions, and research groups to make certain that Australia’s Indigenous communities benefit from the economic growth of renewable energy which includes solar.