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Ev Foley
Ev joined pv magazine Australia in 2024 and reports on Australia and the Asia-Pacific’s energy transition documenting the work and innovation of researchers, developers, investors, manufacturers and communities. Ev has previously worked as a journalist in the UAE, Singapore, the USA.
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Articles written by Ev Foley
Large-scale solar projects in Australia reach record 3.5 GW of annual investment decisions
The latest Clean Energy Regulator data shows investment in solar is setting a new annual record with solar final investment decisions for the September 2026 quarter at 1 GW, adding to 3.5 GW already achieved in 2026.
Oct 17, 2026
Lead-acid battery pilot switched on at Australian university testing facility
New Zealand-based energy storage company ArcActive, in collaboration with Origin Zero, has switched on its lead-acid battery system pilot connected to Deakin University’s 7.25 MW microgrid and Origin’s virtual power plant.
Australia fosters PV innovation with $174 million fund
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency has opened the AUD 250 million Solar Sunshot Round 3, for local and global companies to develop product, manufacture, or scale-up technology capable of reducing large-scale solar costs and speeding up solar build times in Australia.
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Australia backs goal of 150 million new rooftop solar systems globally by 2030
Australia has endorsed a global plan to double the number of homes in the world with rooftop solar, from 150 to 300 million by 2030 via the Global Rooftop Solar Declaration announced at the 2026 Pacific Pre-COP meeting in Fiji.
Thermal energy storage delivers industrial heat but can solve grid issues too
A recent IEA report proposed a 35% global electrification target by 2035 was in “striking distance” thanks to existing commercial technologies such as electric vehicles and battery storage systems but the electrification of heat-dependent industry sits outside the target, yet commercial technologies can play a role in the broader grid system.
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Australian off-grid PV system keeps high energy utility running 24/7
A water treatment plant in South Australia has installed a containerised off-grid power system in an area with no grid connection that ensure its energy needs are met, and essential water movement and filtration processes run continuously.
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