David Carroll
Australian science agency looks to space to test next-gen PV cell tech
The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation is pushing the limits of flexible solar PV cells by partnering with Australian startup Space Machines Company to test the technology in space.
Australian Energy Market Operator points to inverters as possible path to 100% renewables
The AEMO is looking to fast-track the deployment of advanced inverter capabilities to support Australia’s “once-in-a-lifetime transition” to a power system featuring reduced synchronous generation, such as coal-fired generation.
Australia’s rooftop PV capacity reaches 14.7 GW
Australia’s rooftop solar PV market has emerged as the second largest generator by capacity in the nation with new data published by the Australian Energy Council showing that small-scale solar is overshadowed only by coal-fired generation.
Spark welcomes takeover talks as buyout bid reaches almost $4bn
Australian electricity network part-owner Spark Infrastructure said it will welcome other bids if a $5.2 billion (USD$3.85) billion takeover bid by a consortium fails, implying a sale is on the cards.
Energy retailer fined $2.5 million after ‘phoney accent’ switch
In handing down $2.5 million in fines, Victoria’s Essential Services Commission chair Kate Symon said it was the strongest action taken against an energy company, whose representatives engaged in fraudulent activity.
Australian Vandium to fast-track manufacture of flow batteries
Western Australian company Australian Vanadium Limited has been awarded $3.69 million in federal government funding to fast-track manufacturing of large-scale vanadium redox flow battery systems that can be used to support rooftop solar PV or in off-grid settings such as mining, agriculture and remote communities.
Maxeon adds another PV module to AC series
Singapore-based solar manufacturer Maxeon has unveiled the new Performance 3 AC panel, the latest addition to its AC range.
Australian state approves 600 MW solar+battery project
The authorities in New South Wales have approved a massive solar+storage project, paving the way for construction to start in the Australian state next year.
Australian grid operator reveals plans for 2.5 GW renewable energy hub
Spark Investment, an electricity network owner, has announced plans to develop a 2.5 GW renewable energy hub in New South Wales as it continues to move beyond owning regulated network infrastructure and into renewable generation assets.
New research points to cheaper green hydrogen by 2030
New modeling by Monash University researchers has shown that the cost of green hydrogen with solar PV could satisfy the Australian government’s economic stretch goal of AUD 2 ($1.50) per kilogram by as early as 2030.
