Australian PV module maker sets sights on world stage
Australian PV module manufacturer Tindo Solar says it is confident that it can compete with the world’s biggest manufacturers, as it recently secured fresh state funding.
Canberra moves forward with new PV module recycling rules
The Australian federal government’s call for the solar industry to address the issue of PV module waste has coincided with new plans by the Australian Capital Territory government to look at new panel recycling options.
Australian town powered 100% by solar PV and battery
Western Australia utility Horizon Power has achieved a major milestone with the coastal town of Onslow powered 100% by solar PV and battery during a successful trial of what is one of Australia’s largest distributed energy resource microgrids.
Costs loom as hurdle for green hydrogen, says Rystad Energy
Australia’s bid to establish itself as a major green hydrogen player has triggered a flood of state funding and new project announcements in recent months. But consultancy Rystad Energy sees potential obstacles for the nascent industry.
FRV builds on Australian portfolio with 2.4 MW/5 MWh solar-storage plant
Fotowatio Renewable Ventures has started building a 5 MW solar-storage hybrid power plant near Dalby, southern Queensland.
Australian solar park to host crops as part of agrisolar program
Italy’s Enel will launch an experimental agrivoltaics program at its 34 MW Cohuna Solar Farm in the Australian state of Victoria to help formulate a “best practices” template for utility-scale solar PV sites in other countries.
Registrations of interest open for Australia’s 8 GW renewable energy zone
Australia’s largest renewable energy zone is one step closer to fruition with the New South Wales Government calling for registrations of interest from developers of solar PV, wind and energy storage projects.
Australia can power renewable energy age, says Tesla
Tesla said it plans to heavily invest in raw materials from Australia for its batteries. The company said the nation now has the chance to secure a more lucrative slice of the global supply chain as the world transitions to renewable energy.
ARENA CEO floats ambitious new goals for Australia’s future electricity system
Darren Miller, the chief executive of the Australian Renewable Energy Agency, says he expects Australia to become a “shining example” of how a country can produce more clean electricity than it actually needs.
Batteries boom in Australia as renewable investments decline
The Clean Energy Council says investors are shying away from large renewable projects in Australia, as government intervention has created uncertainty and grid risks are tough to quantify – even with a prized connection agreement in hand.
