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Backsheet cracking – a global phenomenon

Thousands of modules deployed over the last decade are now thought to be vulnerable, making it a billion-dollar issue for PV asset owners. In this pv magazine Webinar, we examine the size of the problem and take a look at a new solution from Dow that promises a speedy repair for damaged backsheets.

Australian researchers achieve lithium-sulphur battery breakthrough

Monash University researchers in Australia have developed a new lithium-sulphur battery design. They claim that it requires less lithium, with more energy per unit volume. It purportedly lasts longer and can be produced for half the price of the dominant lithium-ion technology.

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New software tool unlocks BIPV design

RMIT University in Australia has developed new software that integrates product, regulation, technical, economic, and construction data. It helps architects and engineers to estimate the cost of building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) during the conceptual design phase.

Australian company launches 3 GW wind, solar tender

Australia’s CleanCo has launched an expression of interest process to add 3 GW of wind and solar generation to its portfolio.

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Australian startup develops PV-hydrogen standalone power system

Boundary Power is claiming an Australian first with the unveiling of a 100% relocatable, modular standalone power system. It integrates solar with a hydrogen electrolyzer and storage system, rather than relying on traditional backup diesel generators.

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Australian hydropower company begins work on 2 GW pumped hydro project

Exploratory work and detailed site investigations have started for the 2 GW Borumba Dam pumped hydro project in Queensland, Australia.

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Panasonic introduces heat-pump hot water system

Panasonic and Reclaim Energy have partnered to develop a new heat-pump hot water system for the Australian market. They claim that it is up to five times more efficient than gas or traditional electric heating.

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Australian competition regulator issues warning about LG home batteries

South Korea’s LG has updated a recall of its solar batteries, with Australia’s consumer watchdog warning owners of LG-branded batteries to “immediately” switch off their solar storage systems, amid concerns of overheating batteries.

Perovskite-silicon tandem tech from Oxford PV tested in solar race car

A team of Dutch university students under the banner Top Dutch Solar Racing has installed perovskite silicon tandem cells in its entry in the 16th edition of Bridgestone World Solar Challenge. The upcoming race is a six day, 3000 km expedition across the Australian continent, from Darwin to Adelaide.

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Australian government approves nation’s largest battery

Australia’s federal government has granted approval for a 1.2 GW/2.4 GWh battery system – one of the world’s largest – at a site northwest of Melbourne. The project is owned by Equis Development, with support from the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority and the Ontario Teachers Pension Plan Board.

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