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David Carroll
David is a senior journalist with more than 25 years’ experience in the Australian media industry as a writer, designer and editor for print and online publications. Based in Queensland – Australia’s Sunshine State – he joined pv magazine Australia in 2020 to help document the nation’s ongoing shift to solar.
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Articles written by David Carroll
New Zealand’s largest solar farm comes online
United Kingdom-headquartered renewables developer Harmony Energy, and joint venture partner, Australian investment company Igneo Infrastructure Partners, have announced New Zealand’s biggest yet grid-connected solar farm has been successfully energized.
Jul 15, 2026
Australian utility delivers solar microgrid for farming operation
AGL Energy has delivered a solar and battery-based microgrid in South Australia that will supply about 85% of power for one of the country’s largest almond orchards, helping reduce its reliance on grid electricity and slashing its diesel use by almost 90%.
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Australian O&M specialist backs proactive maintenance to reduce premature PV waste
As Australia’s solar PV fleet continues to mature, a business dedicated entirely to maintaining existing solar assets says stewardship, not simply installation, will define the next chapter of the country’s renewable energy journey.
Off-grid solar and battery system delivers energy solution for remote Fiji islands
A 760 kW rooftop solar array and 1.6 MWh battery energy storage system deployed across three off-grid island resorts in Fiji has already slashed diesel use by 35% and is expected to deliver a 50% diesel cost saving in the first year of operations.
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Catalyst breakthrough could accelerate green hydrogen production
An international research team, including scientists from the University of Adelaide, have developed a highly efficient microscopic iridium catalyst that could represent an important step toward more affordable and efficient green hydrogen production.
Australia’s hybrid projects serving as blueprint for global energy transition
As Australia’s energy mix continues to evolve, hybrid projects combining solar generation and large-scale battery storage have emerged as a core asset class and renewable energy technology giant Fluence says the market is now serving as a global pioneer for the energy transition.
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