Australian renewable investments surging, says Clean Energy Council
A new Clean Energy Council (CEC) report highlights a steady recovery in large-scale renewable energy investment and strong ongoing investment in energy storage in Australia.
The Hydrogen Stream: US government offers $62 million for hydrogen tech
The US Department of Energy has announced $62 million for 20 projects to accelerate hydrogen technology, while international researchers have revealed how hydrogen injection into existing natural gas infrastructure could affect 115 million gas meters in the European Union.
Tindo Solar unveils 425 W n-type bifacial PV module
Australian PV module manufacturer Tindo Solar has released a new n-type bifacial solar panel featuring an output of 425 W and conversion efficiency of 21.8%.
Australia’s Solar Sunshot program to support solar manufacturing
The first AUD 550 million ($372.2 million) of the Australian federal government’s Solar Sunshot program has been launched to support the development of the domestic solar manufacturing industry and help local businesses capture more of the global PV supply chain.
Fiji launches tender for ground-mounted solar
Energy Fiji Ltd. has started accepting bids for the development, operation and maintenance of three ground-mounted solar plants in Fiji with a combined capacity of 21.93 MW. The deadline for applications is Oct. 30.
New ways to feed the world’s lithium habit
Amid significant environmental concern about the impact of more widespread lithium mining, various methods of extracting the battery material from brine could offer a cleaner solution – and reignite a historic Cornish industry.
Extreme weather patterns deliver mixed solar results across Australia
In a new weekly update for pv magazine, Solcast, a DNV company, reports that Australia experienced extreme and diverse weather throughout July and August, resulting in varied impacts on solar irradiance across the country’s states.
Australian solar generation soars 21% in 2022-23 period
The Australian government’s Energy Update 2024 shows that solar generation grew 21% in the 2022-23 period and is 11 times higher than a decade ago, jumping 3% in each of the past two years.
Optimal locations for solar power plants in Asia Pacific
A research team from Japan and Indonesia used satellite data to investigate fluctuations of solar irradiance over the Asia Pacific region and draw conclusions on which areas are best suited for future installations.
Australian hydrogen project secures development approval
The South Australian Hydrogen Jobs Plan hydrogen power plant has secured development approval for the construction and operation of 250 MW of electrolyzers, a 100-ton storage pipeline, and a 200 MW hydrogen-fueled power plant.
