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IRENA proposes global electrification target of 35% by 2035
45+ min ago (333+ words) New report from the International Renewable Energy Agency says renewables will be key to meeting rising global demand for electricity but with up to 2. 5 TW of solar, storage and wind projects already in connection queues worldwide, increased investment in grid…...
Solar and battery hybrid projects prominent in latest CIS tender
1+ hour, 41+ min ago (540+ words) The results of the latest tender under the federal government's Capacity Investment Scheme have been released with 19 projects successful, aiming to provide a combined 7. 8 GW of renewable generation capacity and 7. 9 GWh of storage by the end of 2030. The Australian government…...
UNSW researchers shed new light on UV-induced degradation in PERC, TOPCon solar cells
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (650+ words) The scientists identified that UV exposure in PERC and TOPCon solar cells increases interface defects and makes them more recombination-active, driving ultraviolet-induced degradation. They found strong degradation on PERC front and rear surfaces and TOPCon front surfaces, while the TOPCon…...
Data | Power: Navigating policy, regulation and networks
2+ day, 20+ hour ago (1426+ words) Australia is at a pivotal moment in its energy and digital transformation. The energy transition is driving electricity demand growth through electrification and unprecedented levels of investment in renewable generation. Image: pv magazine, Generated by AI The digital transition is…...
22 solar projects share $1. 9 million funding round for Solomon Islands communities
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (229+ words) The Australian government has partnered with communities across the Solomon Islands to develop 22 solar powered streetlight and solar energy projects, through an inaugural program's $1. 9 million funding round. New solar light installation are included in the latest round of funding for…...
Tasmania commits $1. 8 billion for energy generation and asset upgrades " pv magazine Australia
3+ day, 32+ min ago (363+ words) The 2026-27 Tasmania Budget and Forward Estimates has committed $1. 8 billion for energy generation and network asset upgrades to future proof the state's electricity supply and Marinus Link connection. The 2026-27 Tasmania Budget and Forward Estimates has committed $1. 8 billion (USD 1. 2 billion) for major…...
1 KOMMA5" achieves 1 GW of shiftable load with its virtual power plant globally
3+ day, 17+ hour ago (370+ words) 1 KOMMA5" Australia is currently rolling out the Heartbeat AI technology while its European parent company has announced a 1 GW shiftable load milestone with its virtual power plant globally. The Australian arm of Germany-headquartered renewable energy group 1 KOMMA5" has achieved 1 GW of shiftable…...
Microgrid developer granted $3 million to build clean energy island blueprint
3+ day, 20+ hour ago (434+ words) The first project funded under Stream A of ARENA's regional microgrid program has been awarded $3 million toward an overall $15 million cost to build a 7 MWp solar and 5 MW / 10 MWh battery storage system to island a New South Wales' community's energy…...
Free electricity coming: are Aussies aware of Solar Sharer? " pv magazine Australia
3+ day, 19+ hour ago (623+ words) Australia is world-leading in solar adoption, with one in 3 homes equipped with a rooftop solar system. Ongoing volatility in fuel and energy prices is prompting Australian households to rethink how they power their homes and vehicles, with solar emerging as…...
Grok Ventures backs 5 GWh thermal energy storage project in US
3+ day, 23+ hour ago (268+ words) Grok Ventures has provided project-level financing as the sole external investor on a US-based 5 GWh thermal energy storage system providing 50 MW of round-the-clock energy through an offtake agreement with biofuels giant, POET. Australian private investment and venture capital firm founded…...