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world’s most ambitious clean-energy ventures—the USD 36 billion Australian Renewable Energy Hub (AREH)—signaling a decisive shift back toward the

developed by Meton Energy, a joint venture between RWE Renewables Europe & Australia and PPC Renewables, on a former lignite surface mine in Amynteo, Western

Australian scientists have made a major breakthrough in the development of concentrated solar power by heating ceramic particles to an unprecedented 803 degrees Celsius (1477 degrees Fahrenheit). This breakthrough could help transform solar energy into a reliable source of power. The challenge with solar energy is its variability, which can be addressed by storing excess energy for use later. Lithium-ion batteries are a key piece of the puzzle, however they are expensive, prone to self-discharge and can sometimes catch fire.Concentrated solar power systems use banks of large mirrors to focus sunlight on a single target, which is then used to heat up materials like molten salt. This stored thermal energy can then be used to generate steam and spin a turbine. Testing at a CSIRO research facility in Newcastle has seen their ceramic particles reach a milestone temperature with their storage approach. These particles are cheap, strong and stable enough to withstand intense heating and cooling, and they can store the thermal energy for up to 15 hours. This technology could be key to providing low-cost renewable energy at scale for Australia. Meanwhile, the US Department of Energy is testing similar approaches and has broken ground on a "multi-megawatt" new falling particle facility in New Mexico. How Could Concentrated Solar Power Transform Renewable Energy? Concentrated solar power systems use banks of large mirrors to reflect and focus sunlight on a single target, which is then used to heat up materials like molten salt. This stored thermal energy can then be used to generate steam and spin a turbine. Australian scientists have heated ceramic particles to 803 degrees Celsius (1477 degrees Fahrenheit) in a breakthrough that could help transform solar energy into a reliable source of power. Ceramic particles are cheap, strong and stable enough to withstand intense heating and cooling, and they can store the thermal energy for up to 15 hours. This technology could be key to providing low-cost renewable energy at scale for Australia. The US Department of Energy is testing similar approaches and has broken ground on a "multi-megawatt" new falling particle facility in New Mexico. Concentrated solar power could provide a reliable, low-cost alternative to traditional forms of renewable energy. Lithium-ion batteries are currently used to store excess energy, however they are expensive and can sometimes catch fire.

energy major Engie has taken a digital stake in Australia’s storage boom, signing a virtual power-purchase agreement (VPPA) for the entire first stage of

utility-scale arrays, underscoring how local sentiment can make or break Australia’s renewables pipeline. Unwelcome in the neighbourhood Proposed for

pipeline, which includes wind and standalone storage assets across Europe and Australia. Sweden's goal of 100% fossil-free electricity by 2040 has facilitated

Australia’s Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has invited comments on Fortescue Ltd’s proposed 644-MW Turner River Solar Hub, a vast PV array

REZ, sets the state approximately come to be the number one location across Australia for renewable energy financial investment." REZs involve making calculated

Solar Challenge race title. After this race-- which is set to take place in Australia in October-- Vattenfall will step down as the team's major sponsor. Over the

At 15% share of its complete power generation, Vietnam is second just to Australia," said Wood Mackenzie expert Xin Zhang. Indonesia's solar ability is expected

State Government of New South Wales, Australia, has officially kicked off the nation's biggest renewable energy and also storage policy, the NSW Electricity

has a solar development pipe of 2.7 GW across Ireland, the USA, UK and also Australia, along with 23MW of running assets in the USA. AIB's EUR8.5 m investment will

Group’s Australian arm has bought a 100‑MW battery project in New South Wales to firm capacity at its solar parks, advancing its storage-led strategy. The

of virtual power plants, which are set to play a key function in the Australian market," Eguana chief executive officer's Justin Holland noted in a press

module performance lab in partnership with the University of New South Wales, Australia. What types of solar panels will Luminous Power Technologies produce at their