David Carroll
Australian farmers, communities forecast to benefit from clean energy shift
Payments to farmers and landholders hosting large-scale renewable energy projects across Australia’s main electricity grid are expected to top AUD 1 billion ($651.2 million) by 2030 and could reach up to almost AUD 10 billion by 2050.
Australia moves 1.4 GW of new solar, wind projects forward in Q3
Investment in large-scale renewable energy generation continues to trend upwards in Australia with more than 1.4 GW of new solar and wind projects, worth $3.3 billion, reaching financial commitment in the third quarter of 2024.
Developers seek approval for 70 GW green energy hub in Australia
A consortium has submitted a 70 GW solar and wind project proposed for Western Australia’s Goldfields–Esperance region to the state government for environmental approval.
Australia closed on a record 3.9 GWh of battery storage capacity in July-to-September
Eight new battery projects added up to 95% more volume than was recorded in Q3, 2023, according to a Clean Energy Council (CEC) quarterly report which also pointed to a renewables generation boom.
Study shows sheep grazing under solar panels produces higher-quality wool
A study on the benefits of co-locating solar energy and sheep grazing shows that sheep grazing in the shade of PV modules may produce higher-quality wool than those on traditional agricultural properties.
Trina targets Australian-made solar modules by 2027
Chinese manufacturing giant Trina Solar says it could start making panels in Australia as soon as 2027 as part of its joint-venture plans with Sydney-based PV innovator SunDrive Solar.
Rooftop solar installation rates rise after record month in Australia
Rooftop solar installations in Australia recorded a 6% jump in October, with the latest monthly data revealing that 279 MW of small-scale rooftop PV capacity was installed on household and business roofs across the country last month.
Li-S Energy nears 500 Wh/kg with lithium-sulfur battery tech
Australian battery tech company Li-S Energy has announced a major improvement in the performance of its lithium-sulfur battery technology, with its latest iteration achieving an energy density close to 500 Wh/kg.
Redback presents home battery, inverter range
Battery and inverter manufacturer Redback Technologies has bounced back from a tumultuous start to the year – including a short stint in voluntary administration – with the launch of a new range of solar and energy storage products.
Australian scientists make new discovery that could boost solar cell performance
Researchers in Western Australia have discovered a method to increase the number of molecules that adhere to the surface of tiny semiconductor nanocrystals. They claim this breakthrough could significantly enhance the efficiency and performance of solar panels.
