Connected and islandable microgrid project launched in New South Wales
A collaborative project focussing on the development of connected and islandable microgrids within the Australian distribution network has been launched in New South Wales.
NSW energy distributors de-risk transition with new, unified system plan
Three New South Wales energy distributors have collaborated on the state’s first distribution system plan, which they say can sustain five years of energy transition momentum, while waiting for critical transmission infrastructure to be built.
Iberdrola wins bid to develop VNI West transmission project
Spanish energy company Iberdrola, which has a total installed capacity in Australia of 2.3 GW, has been selected to develop the Victoria to New South Wales Interconnector West, or VNI West transmission line.
Solar tracker repowering emerges as key to sustaining older arrays
Aging utility-scale solar projects are driving interest in tracker repowering, while asset owners weigh costs against gains in performance and longevity.
Ark Energy wins planning approval for 435 MW Richmond Valley solar farm
The New South Wales government has granted planning approval to the 500 MWdc / 435 MW solar farm componant of Ark Energy’s Richmond Valley hybrid project, which will be co-located with a 475 MW / 2,200 MWh battery energy storage system.
Singlet fission research breakthrough unlocks high solar cell efficiency
University of New South Wales researchers have filed patent protection and are working to scale production of a new class of photostable organic molecules proven to boost silicon solar cell efficiency, reduce heat and extend panel lifetimes using singlet fission.
Clickcon launches solar PV fence for residential, commercial sites
Germany-headquartered mounting system specialist Clickcon has developed a new vertical ground-mounted system compatible with commercially available framed PV modules.
PVH secures tracker supply contract for Fulham solar project
Spanish company PV Hardware has been tapped to supply locally manufactured solar trackers for the 80 MW Fulham Solar Farm being developed by Octopus Australia in southeast Victoria.
S&P Global unveils Tier 1 module, inverter, battery supplier list
S&P Global’s first 2025 Tier 1 Cleantech Companies list ranks 63 solar, wind, inverter, and battery suppliers by technology, financial health, and sustainability to guide investors and developers.
Research reveals rates and types of rooftop PV connector failures
Analysis of more than 6,000 rooftop PV connectors shows that tight wire bending radius, extra dirty connectors, and loose nuts are the most common failure causes.
