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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
Australian-made PV installation and piling robots moving towards commercial-scale production
Australian-made solar panel installation and piling robots are moving towards commercial-scale production with the federal government committing more than $32 million to establish new manufacturing facilities in Victoria and Queensland.
Oct 13, 2026
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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.
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.
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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.
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