Australia

Scientists take a bite out of solar effectiveness difficulty with sandwich version

In a globe hungry for less costly, a lot more effective renewable resource, Australian scientists have actually provided a treat.

May 21, 2021 // Technology, Australia, solar cells, perovskite, Oceania, thin films, Ken Ghiggino, 2D perovskite solar cells

J-Power takes 10% stake in Australian renewables developer Genex

Japanese power business J-Power has actually gotten a 10% risk in renewables and pumped hydro developer Genex Power through its Australian subsidiary JPGA Partners.

May 19, 2021 // Markets & Finance News, Australia, Oceania, acquisitions, pumped hydro, Genex, J-Power, large scale solar, wind and solar

Australian distribution network team suggests 1.1 GW of batteries to allow Renewable Energy Zones

Over a gigawatt of battery storage has been proposed in a plan to make it possible for the larger rollout of renewables by Powercor, owner as well as operator of an electrical power distribution network offering greater than 800,000 customers in the Australian state of Victoria.

May 18, 2021 // Storage, Australia, CEFC, Oceania, renewable energy zones, Mark Clarke

Australia sets up record-breaking variety of roof solar panels

Data from the Clean Energy Regulator analyzed by CSIRO shows that in 2020, around Australia, over 362,000 roof solar PV setups were provided with small-scale renewable energy plan certifications (STCs) under the Small-scale Renewable Resource System.

May 14, 2021 // Residential, Rooftop PV, Australia, rooftop PV, Oceania, CSIRO, Larry Marshall, Mark Williamson

Lightsource BP obtains nod for 400MW Oz solar

Wellington North project in NSW adjoins the 200MW near-complete Wellington PV farm

May 13, 2021 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Australia, Lightsource BP, Adam Pegg, Oceania, Solar Project

Chill out: Advanced solar tech runs cooler as well as lasts longer

Australian photovoltaics scientists have made a 'trendy' discovery: Singlet fission and tandem solar cells-- 2 ingenious methods to generate solar energy a lot more successfully-- likewise assist to lower operating temperatures as well as keep devices competing longer.

May 12, 2021 // Technology, Australia, solar cells, Oceania, Jessica Yajie Jiang, ARC Centre of Excellence in Exciton Science

Three eco-friendly hydrogen projects in Australia protected funding

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has actually selected three commercial-scale green hydrogen projects that will share in AU$ 103 million (US$ 79.7 million) of funding to sustain their growth.

May 6, 2021 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, Solar to Fuel, Australia, Engie, hydrogen, Oceania, Clean Energy Council, ARENA, Darren Miller, green hydrogen, electrolysers

Amp Energy plans 1.3 GW of solar at South Australia renewables hub

Canada-based renewables firm Amp Energy will certainly develop a portfolio of large-scale PV projects and battery energy storage space systems as part of an AU$ 2 billion (US$ 1.55 billion) hub in South Australia.

May 5, 2021 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Storage, Australia, hydrogen, Oceania, AMP Energy, Dean Cooper

BayWa Oz solar farm hits initial power milestone

106MW PV plant in northern Victoria ultimately connected to grid after 18-month delay

Apr 29, 2021 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Australia, Oceania, solar farm, BayWa Oz, Fleur Yaxley

Solar additions drive record low electricity costs in South Australia

South Australia saw record low daytime energy costs in the very first 3 months of this year, driven by a sharp uptake in renewable power sources, consisting of rooftop solar.

Apr 28, 2021 // Markets & Finance News, Victoria, Australia, South Australia, queensland, Oceania, new south wales, rooftop solar, grid stability, Australian Energy Market Operator, Violette Mouchaileh, national electricity market

Victoria legislators release solar aggregation pilot

Lawmakers in Victoria, Australia, have introduced a new solar gathering pilot system, and also have actually asked for power business to end up being partners in the program.

Apr 27, 2021 // Plants, Markets & Finance News, Storage, Grids, Policy, Victoria, Australia, Lily D’Ambrosio, Oceania, VPP, virtual power plant, renewable energy zones, solar aggregation

'Unrealised potential' for solar implementation at Australian airports

Australia's airports have untapped possibility to help the nation's shift to renewable energy, according to a report from scientists at Melbourne's RMIT University.

Apr 21, 2021 // Plants, Residential, Australia, rooftop PV, Oceania, airport, RMIT University, brisbane

Total Eren, Province Resources companion for 8GW Australian environment-friendly hydrogen project

A solar- and also wind-powered environment-friendly hydrogen plant in Western Australia has safeguarded the support of France-based independent power producer Total Eren.

Apr 20, 2021 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, IPP, Total Eren, Australia, hydrogen, Oceania, Western Australia, green hydrogen, Independent Power Producer, David Frances, province resources

Photon Energy grows IPP portfolio, gain from 'pivotal year' in Australia

Photon Energy has reached more than 420MWp of PV projects under growth, as the Netherlands-based renewables company weathered the influences of COVID-19 on its financial efficiency last year.

Apr 19, 2021 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, Canadian Solar, IPP, Australia, Hungary, Europe, eastern europe, Oceania, photon energy, covid-19, company results

South Australia indicators emissions decrease handle federal government

South Australia has struck a AU$ 1.08 billion (US$ 840 million) power and also emissions decrease arrangement with Australia's federal government.

Apr 19, 2021 // Markets & Finance News, Grids, ENERGY STORAGE, Australia, South Australia, hydrogen, Oceania, Scott Morrison, green hydrogen, carbon emissions, carbon capture and storage

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