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More than just “fuel saving:” How rooftop PV slashed grid demand in middle of heatwave

More than just “fuel saving:” How rooftop PV slashed grid demand in middle of heatwave

In last week’s heatwave, wind and solar generation were excellent, as they typically are on extreme demand days – certainly doing more than just ‘fuel saving’.
Tiny cracks and hot weather can slash useful life of some solar panels to just 11 years, UNSW research finds

Tiny cracks and hot weather can slash useful life of some solar panels to just 11 years, UNSW research finds

Roughly a fifth of solar panels have been found to degrade much more quickly than expected, leading to calls for different testing standards to identify faults.
Traditional Owners accuse huge NT solar and battery project of “worst consultation you can think of”

Traditional Owners accuse huge NT solar and battery project of “worst consultation you can think of”

A legal move to extinguish any native claims over land proposed to host the giant Wak Wak solar project has angered Traditional Owners.
Leading battery storage developer says Australia will likely reach its 82 pct renewables target … in 2034

Leading battery storage developer says Australia will likely reach its 82 pct renewables target … in 2034

One of Australia’s leading battery storage developers says Australia will likely not reach 82 per cent renewables until 2034.
First solar-battery hybrid on Australia’s main grid is energised, and ready to send PV into evening peaks

First solar-battery hybrid on Australia’s main grid is energised, and ready to send PV into evening peaks

The first large scale solar battery hybrid project to join Australia’s main grid has been energised, and is getting ready to feed stored solar into evening peaks.
Wind, solar and batteries smash output records in midst of pre-Christmas heatwave

Wind, solar and batteries smash output records in midst of pre-Christmas heatwave

Near-record demand creates important window into how much renewable capacity is available across the system when load is high.
Supersized solar and battery project sails through EPBC, still working through state approvals

Supersized solar and battery project sails through EPBC, still working through state approvals

A major solar project with a now supersized battery component has sailed through EPBC but is still working on state planning approvals.
Gigawatt-scale solar project to help power giant smelter and pave way for coal closure gets planning approval

Gigawatt-scale solar project to help power giant smelter and pave way for coal closure gets planning approval

Construction on what will likely be Australia’s biggest solar project – to help power Rio’s giant smelter – can now begin after gaining development approval.