Unsolicited rooftop solar sales subject to ‘super complaint’ in Australia
Australia’s consumer watchdog is being urged to ban the unsolicited sale of solar products with a national advocacy group saying the “harmful” practice is degrading trust in the solar industry and government schemes and discouraging people from participating in the transition to clean energy.
GoodWe unveils hybrid inverters for large residential applications
GoodWe says its new EHB single-phase hybrid inverters suit larger residential energy storage applications with the series supporting 200% PV oversizing, allowing for systems up to 20 kW in size.
Acciona secures loan for 480 MW of solar in Australia
Spanish developer Acciona has closed a AUD 453 million ($284 million) syndicated green loan for the construction and operation of its 480 MW Aldoga Solar Farm in Queensland, Australia.
Fortescue proposes 644 MW solar farm for Australian iron ore mine
Fortescue Metals Group has submitted a proposal to the Australian Environment Protection Authority for approval of its proposed 644 MW Turner River solar hub to power iron ore mining operations.
Using surplus solar power to pre-cool, pre-heat homes
Scientists in Australia have shown how pre-cooling and pre-heating could be implemented in Australian buildings with the support of excess solar power. Their analysis has demonstrated that summer has the highest potential for air conditioning demand reduction.
The Hydrogen Stream: Trafigura drops $471 million green H2 plan in Australia
Trafigura says it has scrapped plans for a $471.2 million green hydrogen plant in Australia after a feasibility study, while Aurora Energy Research says Germany, Spain, Sweden, and Great Britain could drive over 50% of renewable energy demand by 2035, requiring €100 billion in investment.
Allegro Energy unveils Australia’s first domestic microemulsion flow battery for LDES
Allegro Energy has introduced Australia’s first domestically produced microemulsion flow battery for long-duration energy storage (LDES). The company will pilot the technology with Origin Energy at the Eraring power station.
Are robots coming for solar installer jobs?
Robots on solar sites are not new; they have been deployed to automate everything from operations and maintenance to inspection and cleaning. In recent months, there has been an uptick in interest in robots for installation, particularly among utility-scale solar developers dealing with staff shortages, safety concerns, rising costs, and pressure to build.
Australia’s rooftop solar hits record 3.2 GW in 2024
The Clean Energy Regulator’s quarterly carbon market report finds rooftop solar capacity in 2024 is likely to have been about 3.2 GW and could set an Australian record.
The Hydrogen Stream: HyIron starts green hydrogen production in Namibia
HyIron says it has produced the first green hydrogen molecules at its Namibian facility, while Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) has secured AUD 814 million ($512 million) for its Murchison Green Hydrogen project in Western Australia.
