First Solar signs 63 MW module supply agreement in Australia, also partners with Zorlu Holding
The Australian supply deal sees the U.S. solar company supply 63 MW of thin film modules to the Kidston Solar project, while partnership with Turkish developer Zorlu will bring exposure to 26 selected markets.
Genex Power secures $76.8 million for 50 MW Australian mine PV
The Sydney-based developer has obtained A$100 million ($76.8 million) in funding from Clean Energy Finance Corp. (CEFC) and Societe Generale.
Lithium-ion battery storage may be banned inside Australian homes
Lithium-ion battery storage devices – including Tesla Powerwalls and other products – may be banned from being installed inside homes and garages in Australia under new guidelines being drafted by Standards Australia.
First Solar to supply modules for 140 MW project in Australia
The U.S. developer today announced it will supply its advanced thin film PV modules to the 140 MW Sun Metals Solar Farm. The project will supply electricity to the Sun Metals zinc refinery, owned by the Korea Zinc Group.
Dyesol receives AU$2.5 million grant for perovskite technology development
The Australian company will lead a research project focused on the commercialization of perovskite solar cell technology. The grant is being awarded under the Cooperative Research Centre Projects programme, administered by the Australian Department of Industry.
Tesla, LG Chem tipped to dominate massive battery storage market
Analysts at investment bank Morgan Stanley suggest Tesla and LG Chem are best positioned to take big market shares in a market that it predicts will grow faster than most others expect.
Australian outlook: solar’s impact felt across range of energy metrics, data shows
Rooftop and large-scale solar contributed to estimated 1% reduction in total power consumption in 2016, prompting 1.3% fall in greenhouse gas emissions and rising share of renewables on the grid.
EnergyAustralia signs PPA for 142 MW solar farm in Queensland
EnergyAustralia has become the latest big energy retailer to sign a power purchase agreement for a large solar farm, committing to a 13-year off take agreement for the 142MW Ross River solar farm in Queensland, in what is the largest deal of its type to date in Australia.
Equis Energy investing AUS$400m into two Australian solar farms
The Singapore-based developer of renewable energy will develop and construct two 100 MWac solar PV projects, located in South Australia and Queensland.
Western Australia Labor pushes for solar, pumped hydro for coal-town Collie
With the future of some of its coal-fired generators in doubt, the town of Collie in Western Australia may be revitalised with new solar, biomass and pumped hydro facilities.
