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Markets & Policy
US policy tests PV adaptability When the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) became law in 2022, it provided ample runway for developers and manufacturers in the United States to expand. That was reversed by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) in 2025, alongside a stream of trade countermeasures and executive orders. Intertek CEA’s Dan Shreve writes that in all instances, the industry has responded by maximizing the impact of what support remains from the IRA and taking advantage of fine print wherever possible.
Dan Shreve
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Australian state targets 75% renewables for main grid Western Australia has committed to a renewable energy target of 75% by 2030-2031 for its main electricity grid as it prepares for the retirement of state-owned coal-fired power stations by the end of this decade.
David Carroll
Oct 27, 2026
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Markets & Policy
Australian renewable energy investment surges to new heights Five renewable energy projects totaling 1.4 GW of new generation capacity and 2.3 GW/7.1 GWh of battery energy storage capacity came online across Australia in the first six months of 2026.
David Carroll
Oct 27, 2026
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Technology & Products
Trinasolar targets rooftops with ‘Australian-exclusive’ full-black module Trinasolar has announced an Australian-exclusive all-black version of its Vertex S+ G3 dual-glass TOPCon modules for residential and commercial applications. The new products deliver up to 510 W of power output with 24.4% efficiency.
David Carroll
Oct 27, 2026
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Technology & Products
5B pre-fab solar tech gets nod for 70 MW project in Australia Renewables developer 1414 Degrees has tapped Australian pre-fab solar innovator 5B to supply 70 MW of its pre-assembled Maverick solar units for the first stage of the proposed Aurora Energy Precinct in South Australia.
David Carroll
Oct 26, 2026
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Applications & Installations
Rio Tinto plans 360 MWh thermal battery for Australian alumina refinery Rio Tinto is assessing a 360 MWh thermal battery to replace fossil fuels in alumina refining, with the proposed Australian project potentially cutting annual emissions by 67,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide.
David Carroll
Oct 22, 2026
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Applications & Installations
Call for greater focus on maintenance as rooftop solar fleet grows in Australia As Australia’s rooftop solar fleet continues to grow and age, concerns about how existing solar installations are being maintained are on the rise.
David Carroll
Oct 21, 2026
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Applications & Installations
South Australia selects developers for 12.7 GW renewables push The South Australian government has selected four proposed renewable energy projects with a combined generation capacity of almost 13 GW to progress near the industrial centre of Whyalla in the state’s Upper Spencer Gulf region.
David Carroll
Oct 19, 2026
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Technology & Products
EVX unveils Australian-made DC fast charger for EVs Australian electric vehicle infrastructure company EVX is expanding into locally manufactured DC fast-charging technology, unveiling plans to launch a new 40–50 kW pole-mounted charger early next year.
David Carroll
Oct 14, 2026