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Building materials manufacturer transitions to renewable energy

09 February, 2024

DECO Australia, an aluminium building product manufacturer, has announced the successful completion of its solar panel installation project at its Sydney facility.


Domestic solar manufacturing is feasible, report shows

07 February, 2024

Currently, Australia is a major contributor to solar PV R&D and a major market for solar PV, but lacks any significant domestic manufacturing capability.


Construction set to begin on major NSW solar farm

15 January, 2024

Neoen has signalled the start of construction of Culcairn Solar Farm in the NSW Riverina region, set to be completed in 2026.


Major grid-forming battery gets go-ahead in NSW

15 January, 2024

Construction is set to begin on AGL's 500 MW/1000 MWh battery on the site of the retired Liddell power station.


TGOOD Australia opens new manufacturing facility

15 December, 2023

The substation equipment company's operations are expanding with Australia's renewable energy boom.


Detmold Group commits to solar strategy

01 December, 2023

The Detmold Group is increasing its environmental sustainability focus, committing to introduce solar energy to at least one new facility each year for three years.


Trina Vertex S+ NEG9RC.27 dual-glass black solar panel

06 November, 2023

Trina Vertex S+ NEG9RC.27 is based on N-type i-TOPCon technology and is a lightweight, smaller 1.6+1.6 mm dual-glass solar panel.


Trina Solar and MPower sign agreement for solar modules and trackers

30 October, 2023

Trina Solar has signed an agreement with MPower, which plans to have a portfolio of solar farms and battery energy storage across the eastern states.


Can climate change impact solar reliability?

30 October, 2023

UNSW researchers have predicted that climate change could impact solar reliability, affecting generation capacity and the management of the electricity grid.


RMIT develops tool to unlock solar design

16 October, 2023

Software developed at RMIT University has made it easier to design buildings with solar incorporated into the design, not just the roof.


UNSW Sydney's Martin Green elected to US National Academy of Engineering

03 October, 2023

Scientia Professor Martin Green has been elected to the United States National Academy of Engineering for his work in solar energy development.


La Trobe to build Victoria's largest urban solar farm

03 October, 2023

La Trobe University is creating what is claimed to be the largest urban solar farm in Victoria, using around 4300 solar panels.


Charging times could affect EV sustainability

13 September, 2023

Researchers from UQ will investigate whether the charging habits of electric vehicle owners could lower the cost of reaching Australia's climate targets.


ESR partners with Solar Bay to deliver renewable energy

11 September, 2023

The partnership with Solar Bay will enable ESR Australia to meet current and future demand from its customers for renewable energy solutions.


Partnership to optimise molten salt tank performance on CSP project

15 August, 2023

Vast Solar has announced a partnership with CYD to optimise molten salt tank operations at its CSP project in Port Augusta, South Australia.


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