Australian solar generation soars 21% in 2022-23 period
The Australian government’s Energy Update 2024 shows that solar generation grew 21% in the 2022-23 period and is 11 times higher than a decade ago, jumping 3% in each of the past two years.
Australian hydrogen project secures development approval
The South Australian Hydrogen Jobs Plan hydrogen power plant has secured development approval for the construction and operation of 250 MW of electrolyzers, a 100-ton storage pipeline, and a 200 MW hydrogen-fueled power plant.
Australia’s largest transmission project reaches major milestones
Australia’s EnergyConnect project – a 900 km transmission line that will link the energy grids in the states of South Australia, Victoria, and New South Wales – has hit two major milestones, including progress on the main substation hub.
Redflow enters voluntary administration after failing to secure funds
Australian battery manufacturer Redflow has entered voluntary administration after failing to secure capital to upscale its X10 battery for larger projects.
Australian state launches plan to install 7.6 GW of solar by 2035
The authorities in the Australian state of Victoria have launched a plan to add at least 6.3 GW of rooftop solar, 1.2 GW of large distributed solar up to 30 MW, and 3 GW of utility-scale solar within the next decade.
Scientists set new efficiency target for monolithic perovskite-silicon tandem solar cell
Researchers at the University of Sydney have achieved a 30% efficiency rating with a monolithic perovskite-silicon tandem solar cell and now have their sights set on a new target.
Wärtsilä upgrades autonomous software for GWh-scale BESS in Australia
Finland-based Wärtsilä Energy has upgraded its GEMS digital energy platform to transform the way GWh-scale battery energy storage projects (BESS) are managed in Australia.
Australian government approves Central-West Orana REZ transmission project
The Australian federal government has granted planning approval for the Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) transmission project, allowing construction to begin on infrastructure to connect renewable energy projects to the grid.
Sundrive cuts jobs, restructures ahead of solar tech commercialization
Australian solar cell specialist Sundrive Solar has announced job cuts, a change of leadership, and the restructuring of its business to prepare for the commercialization of its copper electrode technology.
Australian solar panel recycler partners with Canadian silicon anode developer
Australia-based solar panel recycling company Lotus Energy has signed an agreement with Canadian silicon anode developer Neo Battery Materials with aims to supply future North American electric vehicle and energy storage needs.
