David Carroll
Australian authorities approve 600 MW/1,200 MWh of solar-plus-storage
The Australian federal government has approved a 600 MW/1,200 MWh solar farm and battery energy storage system in the state of New South Wales.
Tindo Solar unveils 425 W n-type bifacial PV module
Australian PV module manufacturer Tindo Solar has released a new n-type bifacial solar panel featuring an output of 425 W and conversion efficiency of 21.8%.
Australia’s Solar Sunshot program to support solar manufacturing
The first AUD 550 million ($372.2 million) of the Australian federal government’s Solar Sunshot program has been launched to support the development of the domestic solar manufacturing industry and help local businesses capture more of the global PV supply chain.
Avid signs supply deal for nickel-hydrogen storage solutions in Australia
Australia’s Avid Group has signed a master supply agreement with Enervenue, a US-based company that manufactures nickel-hydrogen batteries offering more than 30,000 duty cycles at discharge rates of two to 12 hours.
Aggreko to expand solar, battery microgrid at Australian mine
South African miner Gold Fields has contracted Scottish power company Aggreko to more than double the size of an off-grid hybrid solar and battery microgrid helping to power its Granny Smith mining operation in Western Australia.
Tindo Solar, Capral to team up in Australian solar panel supply chain
Australian solar panel manufacturer Tindo Solar has revealed the first link in a domestic downstream supply chain that is to support a planned sixfold increase in its annual output, via a supply arrangement with Capral Aluminium.
Lion Energy, Mitsubishi’s DGA, Samsung C&T to build hydrogen hub in Australia
Lion Energy has struck a AUD 10 million ($6.8 million) deal with Mitsubishi subsidiary DGA Energy Solutions Australia and Samsung C&T to jointly develop a green hydrogen generation and refueling hub in Brisbane, Australia.
Australia needs 126 GW of solar, wind by 2030 to hit net zero by 2050, says BNEF
Australia can still reach its net-zero energy goal by 2050, according to BloombergNEF (BNEF), but there is no time to waste, with a need for significant investments in solar, wind, and energy storage to stay on track.
Tesla launches Powerwall 3 in Australia, New Zealand
Nearly a decade after the first iteration of its Powerwall home battery system was released, Tesla has officially launched the Powerwall 3 in Australia and New Zealand, with the first deliveries expected in September.
Acen secures approval for 1.2 GW solar-plus-battery project in Australia
Acen Australia’s plan to develop a 600 MW solar farm and 600 MW/1,200 MWh battery energy storage system in Australia has received a major boost, with the New South Wales Independent Planning Commission (IPC) giving its tick of approval.
