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Applications & Installations
Australia’s rooftop installs rise on back of battery rebate scheme Australia’s rooftop solar deployments increased by more than 7% last month with the latest data revealing that almost 312 MW of small-scale PV capacity was installed across the country in September 2026.
David Carroll
21 hours ago
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Technology & Products
The U.S. market is writing its own sodium-ion spec Sodium-ion batteries are rapidly transitioning from promising alternative to commercial reality in the U.S. energy storage market, but navigating federal domestic content policies, complex FEOC sourcing rules, and stringent UL 9540A safety testing remains crucial for developers seeking to deploy scalable, bankable projects.
Randy Selesky
Oct 07, 2026
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Technology & Products
Synchronous condensers essential in push for renewables As Australia’s power grids transition from centralised fossil-based generation to decentralised, renewable sources, system stability has become a critical challenge. Synchronous condensers have emerged as a key solution for ensuring grid reliability.
Md Ohirul Qays & Iftekhar Ahmad
Oct 07, 2026
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Research & Development
UNSW researchers achieve 23.5% efficiency record for 676 cm2 perovskite PV submodule Researchers from the University of New South Wales have set a new world efficiency record for large-scale perovskite solar submodules. achieving a power conversion efficiency of 23.5%.
David Carroll
Oct 07, 2026
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Markets & Policy
Utility solar generation reaches record highs in Australia Output from Australia’s large-scale renewable energy assets continues to climb with the nation’s utility PV and wind power plants generating a total of 5.44 TWh of clean energy in September, delivering a 7% increase on the same time last year.
David Carroll
Oct 06, 2026
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Technology & Products
TrinaTracker launches solar panel installation and cleaning robots Solar tracking systems provider TrinaTracker has unveiled two new AI-powered robots designed to automate PV module installation and cleaning, helping improve construction efficiency, safety and operations and maintenance.
David Carroll
Sep 30, 2026
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Markets & Policy
Rooftop solar, home battery installs hit record highs in Australia Australians are installing rooftop solar and batteries at record scale with the latest data revealing households added 1,894 MW of new PV generation and 8,691 MWh of energy storage capacity in the first half of 2026.
David Carroll
Sep 29, 2026
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Research & Development
East-west PV system orientation can help solve duck curve in Australia, say researchers Orienting solar panels to the east and west instead of north can help Australian households optimise the use of locally generated renewable energy and increase electricity grid stability, according to a new study.
David Carroll
Sep 23, 2026
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Markets & Policy
Australian state opens consultation on mandatory solar panel recycling scheme The New South Wales government has opened consultation on a proposal to introduce a mandatory solar panel recycling scheme that would require brand owners to take financial responsibility for end-of-life solar waste.
David Carroll
Sep 22, 2026