David Carroll
Batteries overtake pumped hydro in Australia’s National Electricity Market
Grid-scale battery storage systems have surpassed the charging capacity of pumped hydro in Australia’s national grid, following the recent completion of two new battery projects, totaling 150 MW.
Australia to source 5 MW of flexible demand in smart buildings project
Australia’s Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) will lead a “smart buildings” pilot project that has the potential to create a new ecosystem of technologies and solutions to support flexible demand for energy.
Vena launches plan to support solar, storage ‘megaproject’ in Indonesia
Singapore-based developer Vena Energy says it will investigate opportunities to make solar panel components and battery energy storage systems in Indonesia, in order to support a hybrid megaproject with up to 2 GW of solar and more than 8 GWh of energy storage.
Average rooftop solar system sizes surpass 9 kW in Australia
The average size of rooftop solar systems installed in Australia has climbed to a new high, with data analysis from the Australian Energy Council showing the typical unit size is now averaging more than 9 kW.
Australia’s latest tender for generation, storage largely oversubscribed
Investors have submitted bids for 3.1 GW of wind and solar projects, along with 1.6 GW of long-duration storage projects, in response to the New South Wales government’s latest tender for renewable energy generation and storage capacity.
Modeling shows how solar ‘ramps’ threaten Australia’s grid stability
PV developers in Australia are being told to anticipate more frequent solar power fluctuation events, or “ramps,” which could potentially affect the stability of grid-connected solar power.
Australian startup builds production line for thermal energy storage blocks
Australia-based MGA Thermal has secured AUD 8.25 million ($5.39 million) from domestic and international investors as it gears up for commercial-scale production of its thermal long-duration energy storage solution.
Australian island shifts to renewables with completion of 1.5 MW solar farm
The completion of a new 1.5 MW solar farm has brought Tasmania’s King Island closer to achieving a permanent shift to 100% renewable energy.
Brookfield, Reliance aim to kick off new era in Australian solar manufacturing
Brookfield’s bold ambitions for Australia have reached a new level, with the global asset manager signing an agreement with India-based Reliance Industries to explore the production of solar panels, long-duration battery storage, and other renewable energy equipment.
Lightweight solar panel provides solution for rooftop installations
Australian installer UV Solar has rolled out a new frameless solar panel that manufacturer GoodWe says is 60% lighter than conventional PV modules, making it ideal for rooftops that are unable to support traditional PV and racking.
