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Scientists grow broccoli under semi-transparent solar panels – with a magenta tint

Study finds broccoli grown under semi-transparent solar panels tinted magenta takes 30% longer to grow than broccoli in full sunlight, but gets just as big.
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Data centre giant lines up solar, wind and battery deal to power its plans for former smelter site

Data centre giant with big plans for NSW coal and industrial heartland signs up to source power from a very early-stage wind, solar and battery proposal.
Watt seeks “urgent advice” on next steps for solar recycling pilot after cancellation of tender process

Watt seeks “urgent advice” on next steps for solar recycling pilot after cancellation of tender process

UPDATED: Federal environment minister says government still committed to delivery of national solar recycling pilot, despite cancelling the procurement process.

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Scientists grow broccoli under semi-transparent solar panels – with a magenta tint

Scientists grow broccoli under semi-transparent solar panels – with a magenta tint

Study finds broccoli grown under semi-transparent solar panels tinted magenta takes 30% longer to grow than broccoli in full sunlight, but gets just as big.
Data centre giant lines up solar, wind and battery deal to power its plans for former smelter site

Data centre giant lines up solar, wind and battery deal to power its plans for former smelter site

Data centre giant with big plans for NSW coal and industrial heartland signs up to source power from a very early-stage wind, solar and battery proposal.
Watt seeks “urgent advice” on next steps for solar recycling pilot after cancellation of tender process

Watt seeks “urgent advice” on next steps for solar recycling pilot after cancellation of tender process

UPDATED: Federal environment minister says government still committed to delivery of national solar recycling pilot, despite cancelling the procurement process.
Australia’s largest electricity network maps best spots for business to go big on rooftop solar

Australia’s largest electricity network maps best spots for business to go big on rooftop solar

The spatial energy planning trial aims to show which commercial buildings can cover their entire roof with solar, instead of just enough to meet their own needs.
Big batteries soak up record amounts of energy as big solar floods the grid – but curtailment still bites

Big batteries soak up record amounts of energy as big solar floods the grid – but curtailment still bites

Australia’s main grid sets new record for maximum amount of battery-stored energy, as more and more big batteries soak up more and more abundant midday solar.
Australian solar innovator SunDrive joins homegrown bid to make spacecraft-integrated PV

Australian solar innovator SunDrive joins homegrown bid to make spacecraft-integrated PV

The collaboration will use SunDrive’s copper-metallised solar cell technology to establish an Australian-made source of PV arrays specially made for spacecraft.
Small solar farm powers up to supply renewable electrons to big data giant, AirTrunk

Small solar farm powers up to supply renewable electrons to big data giant, AirTrunk

A 31 MW solar farm with a contract to power data centre giant AirTrunk has begun operating at full output ahead of the addition of a four-hour battery.
“Deniers and delayers:” Bowen marks 600,000 cheaper home batteries, but says balcony solar cannot be rushed

“Deniers and delayers:” Bowen marks 600,000 cheaper home batteries, but says balcony solar cannot be rushed

While hailing a fresh milestone for Cheaper Home Batteries, the federal energy minister says rushing into plug-in solar risks giving “deniers and delayers” a free kick.