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Developer of Australia’s first solar-battery hybrid lands finance and presses go on another bigger project

Spanish energy giant that built Australia’s first solar-battery hybrid project is now building its second, after locking in finance. But it is staying mum on who’s buying the output.
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Researchers unlock new path for ultra low-cost solar by swapping out scarce and costly metal in PV cells

An international team of researchers has successfully built the first high-performance tandem solar cell that swaps out a scarce, expensive metal for one that is abundant and costs 1% as much.
“Important milestone:” Finance landed for AC-coupled big battery to turn operating solar farm into hybrid

“Important milestone:” Finance landed for AC-coupled big battery to turn operating solar farm into hybrid

Danish renewables developer will add a two-hour big battery to an existing solar farm after locking in a major new funding deal with a global investment giant.

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Developer of Australia’s first solar-battery hybrid lands finance and presses go on another bigger project

Developer of Australia’s first solar-battery hybrid lands finance and presses go on another bigger project

Spanish energy giant that built Australia’s first solar-battery hybrid project is now building its second, after locking in finance. But it is staying mum on who’s buying the output.
Researchers unlock new path for ultra low-cost solar by swapping out scarce and costly metal in PV cells

Researchers unlock new path for ultra low-cost solar by swapping out scarce and costly metal in PV cells

An international team of researchers has successfully built the first high-performance tandem solar cell that swaps out a scarce, expensive metal for one that is abundant and costs 1% as much.
“Important milestone:” Finance landed for AC-coupled big battery to turn operating solar farm into hybrid

“Important milestone:” Finance landed for AC-coupled big battery to turn operating solar farm into hybrid

Danish renewables developer will add a two-hour big battery to an existing solar farm after locking in a major new funding deal with a global investment giant.
It needs to be more than big batteries: The triumphs and failures of Australia’s green energy transition

It needs to be more than big batteries: The triumphs and failures of Australia’s green energy transition

AEMO reports record number of newly commissioned projects in last fiscal year, but wind and solar still running well short of numbers required to quit coal quickly.
Developer lands “complete funding package” to begin building state’s largest solar-battery hybrid

Developer lands “complete funding package” to begin building state’s largest solar-battery hybrid

Developer says it is good to go on early works and construction of the largest solar and battery hybrid to be built on state’s grid after locking in a “complete funding package” to finance the huge project.
Australia’s solar PV recycling plans on hold after flagship pilot project suspended

Australia’s solar PV recycling plans on hold after flagship pilot project suspended

Flagship pilot program to set up 100 sites around the country to collect used solar PV panels has been suspended, with no word on when it might resume.
Solar contractor files big claim against Shell over disputed cost overruns at Australian PV project

Solar contractor files big claim against Shell over disputed cost overruns at Australian PV project

Updated: Shell responds after former major solar contractor lodges claim over disputed costs at a Queensland solar farm.
Coal giant gets nod to convert retired mine into solar and pumped hydro powerhouse with 12 hours storage

Coal giant gets nod to convert retired mine into solar and pumped hydro powerhouse with 12 hours storage

State approves plans of Australia’s largest listed coal miner to transform a retired mine site into a renewable energy hub capable of dispatching 300 MW of energy over a 12-hour period.