UNSW researchers shed new light on UV-induced degradation in PERC, TOPCon solar cells
The scientists identified that UV exposure in PERC and TOPCon solar cells increases interface defects and makes them more recombination-active, driving ultraviolet-induced degradation. They found strong degradation on PERC front and rear surfaces and TOPCon front surfaces, while the TOPCon rear remains stable due to poly-Si UV absorption.
Australia installs 400,000 home batteries in 10 months for 11.2 GWh
Australia is in the grip of a consumer-led energy storage boom with new figures showing more than 400,000 batteries representing 11.2 GWh of storage capacity have been installed nationwide in the past 10 months.
Glass frit chemistry explains EVA-driven degradation mechanisms in TOPCon solar cells
Researchers from University of New South Wales and Jolywood found that corrosion-induced degradation in TOPCon solar cells is primarily governed by glass frit chemistry in low-aluminum silver metallization. Their findings show that barium-zinc-modified frits significantly improve resistance to acetic-acid and damp-heat stress, enabling more stable silver-silicon interfaces and reduced module-level power loss.
The Hydrogen Stream: Ireland’s LCOH on par with Morocco, Brazil
Fraunhofer ISE, in collaboration with Irishi energy company ESB, developed a methodology showing that Ireland is a competitive location for renewable power-to-X and green hydrogen production with costs comparable to Morocco, South Africa, and Brazil, supported by strong wind resources, policy backing, and infrastructure potential.
Solomon Islands plans first large-scale solar project
The Solomon Islands Electricity Authority and Asian Development Bank have signed an agreement aimed at developing the country’s first large-scale solar project.
Genex cuts Bulli Creek solar to 300 MW, adds 1.7 GWh storage
Genex has announced plans to reconfigure the first stage of its 2.5 GW Bulli Creek multi-stage development in Australia from a 775 MW solar farm to 300 MW, adding a 425 MW / 1,700 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS).
Very low cost rooftop solar and batteries slashes domestic energy cost – Part 1: Australia
Rooftop solar in Australia provides the cheapest, cleanest and most reliable domestic energy in history.
New Zealand moves to reduce red tape for rooftop solar
The New Zealand government has ordered a review into the installation of residential and small- to medium-scale solar as it seeks to accelerate the rollout of rooftop PV.
World’s smallest island nation advances 18 MW / 40 MWh solar-plus-storage project
In a bid to rid itself of diesel dependence, the world’s smallest island nation of Nauru has signed a landmark memorandum of understanding with Sydney-based Smart Commercial Energy to develop a clean energy solution.
Remote Australian community secures permit for Sun Turtle solar and battery project
A remote Western Australia First Nations community with its sights set on reducing diesel dependence and energy insecurity has had a solar and 3.25 MW battery energy storage project approved for development.
