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UNSW research solves critical electrolyzer bottleneck in green hydrogen production UNSW researchers have used 3D imaging to see how trapped bubbles affect the efficacy of electrolysers in the production of green hydrogen, smoothing the way for decarbonising hard-to-abate sectors such as steelmaking and heavy-duty transport.
Ev Foley
Jun 11, 2026
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Australia installs 435 MW of residential rooftop PV in April Ahead of the introduction of home battery rebate reductions on May 1, April was a bumper month for residential rooftop solar uptake in Australia, up 30% on the month prior.
Ev Foley
Jun 05, 2026
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Australia’s first 8-hour battery moves to full operations in New South Wales RWE has received the official green light from the Australian Energy Market Operator and transmission network service provider Transgrid to operate Australia’s first eight hour battery energy storage system at its full 50 MW / 400 MWh capacity.
Ev Foley
May 28, 2026
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Genex cuts Bulli Creek solar to 300 MW, adds 1.7 GWh storage Genex has announced plans to reconfigure the first stage of its 2.5 GW Bulli Creek multi-stage development in Australia from a 775 MW solar farm to 300 MW, adding a 425 MW / 1,700 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS).
Ev Foley
May 14, 2026
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World’s smallest island nation advances 18 MW / 40 MWh solar-plus-storage project In a bid to rid itself of diesel dependence, the world’s smallest island nation of Nauru has signed a landmark memorandum of understanding with Sydney-based Smart Commercial Energy to develop a clean energy solution.
Ev Foley
May 11, 2026
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Remote Australian community secures permit for Sun Turtle solar and battery project A remote Western Australia First Nations community with its sights set on reducing diesel dependence and energy insecurity has had a solar and 3.25 MW battery energy storage project approved for development.
Ev Foley
May 08, 2026
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Australian researchers accelerate silicon wafer recycling using AI, robotics Scientists from the University of New England’s Australian Institute for Strategic Artificial Intelligence are using artificial intelligence and powerful supercomputers to assess potential solvents to separate silicon wafers with minimal contamination.
Ev Foley
May 07, 2026
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Trina launches rooftop solar module with lower-voltage design The Chinese manufacturer has launched an “Australia specific” variant of its Vertex S+ modules featuring a power output of 515 W and a maximum efficiency of 24.65%. Its lower-voltage design reportedly enables more flexible string sizing, allowing installers to optimize system layouts across a range of inverter configurations.
Ev Foley
May 06, 2026
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Western Australia backs grid buildout ahead of coal exit Western Australia plans to establish a clean energy fund to support transmission and network projects, as state-owned coal-fired power plants approach retirement, according to the state government.
Ev Foley
May 05, 2026