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Grid-scale renewables hit record levels of investment sign-offs, but the pace still needs to quicken

A record amount of large-scale renewable generation has reached financial close, the federal government says, but the pace needs to quicken further if emissions reduction goals are to be reached.
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Robots and racking systems: Australia turns focus to PV construction costs in quest for ultra-cheap solar power

Arena says the pursuit of ultra-low cost solar is making “good progress” with cells and panels, but there’s a “long way to go” on cutting construction costs for grid-scale PV.
“Stunning example of market working:” Households embrace free power offer, causing major spike in demand

“Stunning example of market working:” Households embrace free power offer, causing major spike in demand

Fascinating chart backs up AEMO chief’s observation that people are piling in on the offer of free power in the middle of the day – with EVs, batteries and appliances.

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Grid-scale renewables hit record levels of investment sign-offs, but the pace still needs to quicken

Grid-scale renewables hit record levels of investment sign-offs, but the pace still needs to quicken

A record amount of large-scale renewable generation has reached financial close, the federal government says, but the pace needs to quicken further if emissions reduction goals are to be reached.
Robots and racking systems: Australia turns focus to PV construction costs in quest for ultra-cheap solar power

Robots and racking systems: Australia turns focus to PV construction costs in quest for ultra-cheap solar power

Arena says the pursuit of ultra-low cost solar is making “good progress” with cells and panels, but there’s a “long way to go” on cutting construction costs for grid-scale PV.
“Stunning example of market working:” Households embrace free power offer, causing major spike in demand

“Stunning example of market working:” Households embrace free power offer, causing major spike in demand

Fascinating chart backs up AEMO chief’s observation that people are piling in on the offer of free power in the middle of the day – with EVs, batteries and appliances.
AEMO says batteries, big and small, cutting power prices and “fundamentally” changing the grid

AEMO says batteries, big and small, cutting power prices and “fundamentally” changing the grid

AEMO boss says big and small batteries are lowering prices and changing nature of grid, while Solar Sharer is already causing major leap in demand at 11am each day.
Solar robotics innovators win Arena funding to build manufacturing plants on Australian soil

Solar robotics innovators win Arena funding to build manufacturing plants on Australian soil

New funding will help establish manufacturing facilities for two automated technologies – robots that install solar panels, and robots that drive foundation piles.
Rooftop solar records continue to tumble, as sunny Spring sets new high for Australia’s main grid

Rooftop solar records continue to tumble, as sunny Spring sets new high for Australia’s main grid

Sunny spring weather has produced a “remarkable sequence” of renewable energy records over the past five days, including a new output high for the National Electricity Market.
South Australia won’t reach its 100 pct net renewables target on schedule, but it won’t be the fault of households

South Australia won’t reach its 100 pct net renewables target on schedule, but it won’t be the fault of households

South Australia energy minister hints that the 100 pct net renewables target may not be reached by 2027 as planned. At least households are getting on with the transition.
Australia’s first transmission loop between three states set to “fundamentally change” flow of electricity

Australia’s first transmission loop between three states set to “fundamentally change” flow of electricity

Australia’s first major transmission loop is now operating, and will be at full capacity by the end of next year, bringing a major change in the way the grid operates.