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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.
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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.
Australian researchers set new efficiency record for perovskites, hope secret molecule can solve stability issues

Australian researchers set new efficiency record for perovskites, hope secret molecule can solve stability issues

UNSW groups set new perovskite efficiency record but the real secret sauce is a new way of making big modules.

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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.
Australian researchers set new efficiency record for perovskites, hope secret molecule can solve stability issues

Australian researchers set new efficiency record for perovskites, hope secret molecule can solve stability issues

UNSW groups set new perovskite efficiency record but the real secret sauce is a new way of making big modules.
Rooftop solar smashes output records in two states, as home batteries dull grid impact in sunny Spring

Rooftop solar smashes output records in two states, as home batteries dull grid impact in sunny Spring

A sunny Spring has delivered two new output records for rooftop solar in two Australian states, as the enormous power of consumer energy resources continues to be felt.
Rapid electrification is the best hope to meet ambitious 1.5°C climate target, new report says

Rapid electrification is the best hope to meet ambitious 1.5°C climate target, new report says

New report finds that electrification is the best hope for keeping global warming to 1.5 degrees – provided that power comes from clean technologies.
Solar farms can help stop the spread of dust storms, new study finds

Solar farms can help stop the spread of dust storms, new study finds

New study demonstrates that solar farms can have a material impact on reducing dust pollution reaching major cities.
Investment giant seeks to add five-hour battery alongside panels and sheep at existing solar farm

Investment giant seeks to add five-hour battery alongside panels and sheep at existing solar farm

Macquarie’s renewables offshoot is seeking to add a big battery to a fully operational 330 MW solar farm – an addition it says should slot in to the project’s existing approved footprint.
Solar recycling could lose its silver lining, expert tells inquiry, as case for mandatory fee stacks up

Solar recycling could lose its silver lining, expert tells inquiry, as case for mandatory fee stacks up

As solar module makers use fewer valuable materials to get prices down, questions arise about the impact on recycling. But industry says this is a problem that can be solved with a mandatory fee.