A summary of what happened behind the meter at the Smart Energy Conference, with some special guests.
Solar
Plans for big solar thermal micro-grid at Mt Isa gain momentum
Plans to power to remote Queensland mining hub with a mix of concentrated solar thermal, solar PV, gas and battery storage advance with call for contractors.
Carbon tariffs will be great for Australia’s solar exports, says Sun Cable CEO
Carbon border taxes will turbocharge demand for clean energy in Southeast Asia, providing opportunities to export Australia’s solar resources.
Lightsource bp to create 600MW solar hub that will be one of biggest on grid
Lightsource bp gets planning approval for north Wellington solar project, which will help create largest solar hub in the state.
More solar price falls will lead to “insanely cheap” electricity by 2023
Solar photovoltaic pioneer Professor Martin Green says solar module prices will continue to plummet, reaching 10 US cents per watt by 2023.
Australia officially met renewable target in January, despite big project delays
Clean Energy Regulator officially declares that the RET is met, as new wind and solar delivered more than 33,000GWh in the 12 months to late January.
Neoen unable to repeat Hornsdale battery bonanza in first quarter revenue
The “exceptional” January 2020 performance of Australia’s original Tesla big battery continues to set an unattainable benchmark for French renewables giant Neoen.
Australian researchers show next gen solar cells can beat the heat
Australian researchers show that next-generation solar cells run cooler, last longer, while delivering more useful electricity.
Council backs solar and battery proposal for Victorian coal country
A 70MW solar and battery project proposed for Morwell in Victoria’s Latrobe Valley has won the unanimous – but conditional – support of the local council.
AEMO says Australia “well ahead” of 90 per cent renewables scenario for 2040
AEMO says record installations and growing pipeline of wind, solar and storage mean Australia is well ahead of “step change” scenario.
