New research warns of unexpected UV-induced degradation in TOPCon solar cells from invisible light
Researchers from UNSW have found that invisible light accelerates UV-induced degradation in TOPCon solar cells, producing the same degradation effects as visible light but at a much faster rate. This can lead to significant open-circuit voltage losses and reduce cell efficiency.
Stellar PV secures AUD 4.7 million for 2 GW solar wafer plant study in Australia
Stellar PV is AUD 4.7 million ($3.07 million) closer to bringing advanced solar manufacturing back to Australia with new funds for a feasibility study of a 2 GW low-emissions polysilicon ingot pulling and wafer facility near Townsville, Queensland.
Australia rooftop solar installs slow as battery uptake surges
Australia’s uptake of rooftop solar is showing signs of slowing with new data revealing that little more than 205 MW of new rooftop PV capacity was added in July, just a month after installation rates dropped to their lowest point of the year.
Tindo Solar to scale output to 180 MW with Australian government grant
Australian solar module manufacturer Tindo Solar will look to ramp up domestic production capacity after securing funding through the federal government’s $1 billion Solar Sunshot Program.
Australia’s Waratah Super Battery starts operations as ‘shock absorber’
Australia’s Waratah Super Battery has begun operations, and will have the world’s largest power output when fully commissioned later in 2025.
REC starts shipping 470 W full-black solar panels to Australia, New Zealand
Solar module manufacturer REC has announced that a “truly full black” version of its Alpha Pure-RX residential solar panel will be available in Australia and New Zealand later this month.
The Hydrogen Stream: Trina sends first containerized hydrogen unit to Europe
Trina Green Hydrogen has shipped a containerized megawatt-class electrolyzer to Europe, while Fotowatio Renewable Ventures has selected Envision to support a green ammonia project in Brazil.
AGL approves 2,000 MWh battery project with Fluence in Australia
Australian Gas Light Co. (AGL) has reached a final investment decision on its 500 MW/2,000 MWh Tomago battery energy storage system (BESS) in Australia. It has selected Fluence as the project’s delivery partner.
Australia may install 220,000 home batteries under subsidy scheme
Australia is on track to surpass 2024 home battery installation records, with July data from SunWiz indicating that up to 220,000 units could be deployed in the first year of the federal Cheaper Home Batteries subsidy.
Australia expands 2030 renewable target by 18 GW after COP28 pledge
Australia is one of only seven countries outside the European Union that has updated its 2030 national renewable target with an 18 GW boost, since the 2023 COP28 global tripling pledge.
