David Carroll
US-based SEG Solar launches cell production in Indonesia
SEG Solar, a US-based PV module manufacturer, has commissioned a solar cell factory in Indonesia and produced its first n-type cell at the facility.
Australian state preps up to 20 GWh of battery and pumped hydro capacity
The government of New South Wales (NSW), Australia, is granting grid access to 10 renewable energy and energy storage sites in the new Central West Orana Renewable Energy Zone (REZ), while utility AGL has acquired pumped hydro energy storage (PHES) projects at the Glenbawn and Glennies Creek reservoirs.
Australian rooftop solar installations down 10% in April to 225 MW
Australia’s rooftop solar market suffered a downturn in April, with about 225 MW of new capacity registered across the country for the month, down 10% compared to March.
Australian clean energy leaders urge Albanese to speed up renewables push
Clean energy leaders are calling on the Australian Labor Party to accelerate the transition, invest in what works, and seize the opportunity to secure the country’s position as a renewable energy and green industrial superpower.
5 MWh pilot plant showcases long-duration thermal storage tech
MGA Thermal has its sights fixed on the commercialization of its long-duration electro-thermal energy storage solution after the successful commissioning of a 5 MWh pilot plant on the New South Wales Central Coast.
PowerPlus presents residential hybrid inverter, battery solution
Australian battery designer and manufacturer PowerPlus Energy has unveiled a new all-in-one energy storage solution featuring a single-phase 7 kW inverter and a 13.4 KWh stackable battery.
GoodWe unveils new solar carport
GoodWe BIPV has identified new applications for its Vela residential solar carport. The modular unit is gaining traction in rural and small commercial settings in Australia as an alternative to ground-mounted and rooftop PV systems.
Australia completes 380 MW of solar, begins grid exports
Construction of the Aldoga Solar Farm on Australia’s central Queensland coast has been completed seven months ahead of schedule. The 380 MW PV plant has already exported its first 850 kW of clean electricity into the main national grid.
Fortescue begins working on 190 MW of solar in Australia
Construction has begun on a 190 MW solar farm at Fortescue’s Cloudbreak mine site in the Pilbara region of Western Australia as the iron ore and green energy giant forges ahead with its decarbonization plans.
Australian state backs 20 GWh pumped hydro project
The Queensland government in Australia is set to invest AUD 50 million ($31.8 million) into a pumped hydro project with an energy storage capacity of up to 20 GWh as it works to develop a new five-year energy roadmap that is to be delivered by the end of 2025.
