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China is dramatically changing its power system to boost battery profits and reduce solar payments. 20 provinces and regions have adopted electricity rate regimes that will likely affect solar's economic outlook. With improved economics, China is expected to triple energy storage installations this year. Meanwhile, Australia is pressing China to remove trade impediments concerning live lobster and red meat.

Synergy's AUD-1.6-billion 500-MW/2,000-MWh CBESS will be one of Western Australia's largest battery projects, alongside France's Neoen SA's 219-MW/877-MWh Collie battery. The state's shift to renewables has begun!

Tilt Renewables marks a historic milestone with the launch of Australia's first privately-funded 100-MW/200-MWh BESS in Victoria's Latrobe Valley. The AUD 243 million project is expected to be connected to the grid by 2024 and provide much-needed energy support for peak periods.

Dubai has unveiled the world's largest CSP project, the 950-MW fourth phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park. With the tallest solar tower in the world at 263 metres, the project is investing AED 15.8 billion to reach a capacity of 5,000 MW by 2030.

Researchers in China have developed a graphite putty for use in perovskite solar devices - malleable, cost-effective and environmentally sustainable with impressive efficiencies of up to 20.29%.

Low Carbon connects three solar farms in UK and Netherlands, producing a total of 42MW of clean energy - part of their plan to create 20GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030.

GoodWe's cutting-edge GW100K-HT inverters are helping India to reach energy independence with a 500KWp solar project powering a smart cowshed, reducing carbon impact and generating over 60 MWh per month. Unlock the potential of this transformative project.

INVTSolar revolutionizes the local solar industry with its latest XG1-5kW-S on-grid solar inverter, winning the Most Innovative Product Launch award at the State Business Meet 2023. Enjoy all its features - from single MPPT to grid monitoring - to create a sustainable future.

Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL) is now sourcing 95% of Queensland's electricity demand from renewable resources - the 400-MW Western Downs solar park supplying enough energy to power 235,000 homes. Coles is committed to powering its outlets with 100% renewables by 2025.

Harnessing power of the sun, Northumberland County Council has granted permission for a groundbreaking 49.9-MW solar farm with 60-MW battery storage system. Sheep will soon graze at this former open cast coal mining site, part of UK's Bluefield Group's third solar project and the first to feature a co-located battery storage.

Africa Greenco Group secures 25-MW solar PPA in Zambia: US$37m investment to bring clean energy to Sesheke district in 2025.

EDP Brasil has opened a 3.8-MWp solar complex in Sao Paulo, providing electricity to 3,400 households. Part of EDP's solar energy focus in Brazil, the project marks the start of their 2026 goal to install 530 MWp of DG capacity.

Voltalia SA, the French renewable power producer, acquires a 55% stake in a 60-MW solar park in the Netherlands. Commissioned in March 2022, the Mosselbanken project is estimated to reduce 17,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide annually. Voltalia strengthens their Dutch presence with local offices in Amsterdam and Groningen.

Sonnedix has broken ground on five solar projects in the UK, creating 270 jobs and set to provide 300MW of clean electricity, powering the UK's decarbonisation and energy security goals.

Organic solar cells made of wood pulp? Researchers have developed a way to increase the stability and sustainability of the solar cell using kraft lignin, creating hydrogen bonds for increased performance. Unlock the future of renewable energy with this environmentally friendly technology!