David Carroll
Rooftop solar installation rates rise after record month in Australia
Rooftop solar installations in Australia recorded a 6% jump in October, with the latest monthly data revealing that 279 MW of small-scale rooftop PV capacity was installed on household and business roofs across the country last month.
Li-S Energy nears 500 Wh/kg with lithium-sulfur battery tech
Australian battery tech company Li-S Energy has announced a major improvement in the performance of its lithium-sulfur battery technology, with its latest iteration achieving an energy density close to 500 Wh/kg.
Redback presents home battery, inverter range
Battery and inverter manufacturer Redback Technologies has bounced back from a tumultuous start to the year – including a short stint in voluntary administration – with the launch of a new range of solar and energy storage products.
Australian scientists make new discovery that could boost solar cell performance
Researchers in Western Australia have discovered a method to increase the number of molecules that adhere to the surface of tiny semiconductor nanocrystals. They claim this breakthrough could significantly enhance the efficiency and performance of solar panels.
Nexif Ratch Energy begins building 145 MWp of solar in Philippines
Nexif Ratch Energy, a renewable energy-focused platform in Southeast Asia and Australia, has reached financial close on a 145 MWp solar farm being developed in the Philippines.
SunDrive Solar, Trina Solar to jointly make solar panels in Australia
Australia’s SunDrive Solar will join forces with Chinese PV manufacturer Trina Solar to develop “cutting-edge” manufacturing facilities and bring Australian-made solar panels to market at scale.
New Zealand steps up approvals process for large-scale PV projects
Ten large-scale solar farms planned for New Zealand’s North and South islands are among 22 renewable energy projects with a combined capacity of 3 GW that have been listed for inclusion in the government’s “one-stop shop” fast-track approvals process.
Rooftop solar install rates dip below straight-line average in Australia
Australia’s rooftop solar installation rate has continued to cool for a second consecutive month with national market volumes in September down about 3% on August when 273 MW was installed.
Flow Power plans DC-coupled battery to boost solar flexibility
Australian renewables developer and electricity retailer Flow Power will install a 3 MW DC-coupled battery energy storage system alongside the recently completed Cootamundra Solar Farm in New South Wales in a move designed to improve the flexibility of the facility.
Altech’s sodium chloride solid state battery exceeds expectations
Western Australian battery technology company Altech Batteries has announced its first Cerenergy ABS60 salt-based battery energy storage system prototype is online and operating successfully across a range of temperatures, confirming its thermal stability and commercial viability.
