RWE announced its investment decision to build Australia’s first eight-hour battery near Balranald, in New South Wales (NSW). It will be co-located to a 249 MW solar farm.
European Energy has started construction on a 56 MW solar farm in Australia, which is set to be the company’s first operating project in Australia.
The Australian federal government is investing $1 billion in the Solar Sunshot program to booster domestic PV manufacturing and the solar supply chain.
DNV acted as the technical advisor for Beijing Energy International (BJEI) Australia for their recent acquisition of five solar farms from Lightsource BP, which are strategically located across three states in Australia.
A large Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) has been signed between European Energy and Rio Tinto. The long-term agreement ensures that all the energy from an upcoming 1.3 GW solar farm will be supplied to the mining company.
During the 6th China International PV Industry Conference (Chengdu, China, 13-16 November 2023), Martin Green, Professor at the University of New South Wales, Australia, shared his view that IBC technology (Interdigitated Back Contact) will dominate the industry landscape. Here’s how:
At the end of September, the innovative solar car of the aCentauri Solar Racing Team arrived in Adelaide, Australia. At the end of October, the ETH Zurich students will use it to compete in the World Solar Challenge.
DAS Solar is establishing a new subsidiary in Australia. In setting up DAS Solar Australia, the company aims to reinforce its global presence and better service its growing clientele.
Team Sonnenwagen presents new prototype for the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge solar car race in Australia. The Covestro Adelie was developed for the world's toughest solar car race.
RWE Renewables Europe & Australia has been successful in the New South Wales competitive tender process offering Long-Term Energy Service Agreements to project developers of long duration storage projects.
Photovoltaic wholesaler Krannich Solar announced yesterday that it is continuing to grow and in doing so establishes subsidiaries in China, Romania, Hungary, Australia and the USA.
Ingeteam has signed a supply contract with Green Light Contractors Pty Ltd. (subsidiary of Elecnor S.A.) for what is set to be, once completed, the largest solar farm in Australia.
Gelion Technologies, the renewable-energy storage innovator, and Battery Energy Power Solutions have announced a partnership to manufacture and distribute safe, affordable zinc-bromide non-flow battery storage solutions for renewable energy in Australia.
The Leeton and Fivebough power plants are located in the town of Leeton, New South Wales, in the heart of the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area, one of the most diverse regions in Australia.
SMA has been chosen to supply central battery inverters to what will be the world’s largest grid forming storage project.
Two solar farms at Leinster and Mt Keith in Western Australia with a combined power of 38 MW and a 10 MW battery-energy storage system will tangibly reduce CO2 emission.
STI Norland, manufacturer of tracking systems, has established itself as a major supplier in Latin America, doubling its market share from 17% to 35%.
As the Biden Administration aims to significantly increase federal investment in renewable energy under the American Jobs Plan, the USA already ranks as the most attractive market for renewables investment, according to IHS Markit.
Construction of the 630-acre Yatpool solar farm in North Victoria had already been completed in late 2019. The delay in commissioning was due to congestion in the local power grid.
The solar farm, including 4.4-megawatt battery storage, will be integrated into existing power plant infrastructure of the Gruyere Gold Mine and operated by APA.
The manufacturer of assembly-friendly mounting systems for photovoltaic plants, K2 Systems, is opening its ninth location worldwide. From there, K2 will serve Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands.
EUPD Research recently published the results of the 13th edition of the Global PV InstallerMonitor 2020/2021 for the Australian market, and the demand-side is very healthy.
Ingeteam surpassed 2 GW inverters awarded to Australia and achieves its first O&M contract in the country.
German based NORD/LB Norddeutsche Landesbank has participated in the financing of Australia`s largest solar park together with six major international banks.
SMA sells 1.6 gigawatts of inverter capacity for for 15 large-scale PV power plants in Australia in 2020.
