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Green bank expands discount finance offer as businesses pile into solar, EVs and bill-saving equipment

Federal government’s green bank expands partnership with big-four bank offering discounted finance for business to invest in solar, battery storage, EVs and energy efficient equipment.
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Three months and still no sign of life, but government says it is “committed” to solar recycling pilot

Environment minister wants to see the solar recycling pilot start “as soon as possible.” But industry warns it is losing momentum and will wither away if delays continue.
Australia’s quest for ultra-low cost solar now depends on robots and drones, rather than cheaper panels

Australia’s quest for ultra-low cost solar now depends on robots and drones, rather than cheaper panels

The quest for ultra-low cost solar is now far more dependent on cheaper construction methods and system integration rather than lower-priced cells and modules.

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Green bank expands discount finance offer as businesses pile into solar, EVs and bill-saving equipment

Green bank expands discount finance offer as businesses pile into solar, EVs and bill-saving equipment

Federal government’s green bank expands partnership with big-four bank offering discounted finance for business to invest in solar, battery storage, EVs and energy efficient equipment.
Three months and still no sign of life, but government says it is “committed” to solar recycling pilot

Three months and still no sign of life, but government says it is “committed” to solar recycling pilot

Environment minister wants to see the solar recycling pilot start “as soon as possible.” But industry warns it is losing momentum and will wither away if delays continue.
Australia’s quest for ultra-low cost solar now depends on robots and drones, rather than cheaper panels

Australia’s quest for ultra-low cost solar now depends on robots and drones, rather than cheaper panels

The quest for ultra-low cost solar is now far more dependent on cheaper construction methods and system integration rather than lower-priced cells and modules.
Wholesale power prices plunge as renewables surge, batteries boom,  and gas hits 23-year low

Wholesale power prices plunge as renewables surge, batteries boom, and gas hits 23-year low

Wholesale electricity prices plunge as wind displaces coal, batteries push out gas and home storage softens the evening peaks and helps reshape the grid.
Sunshine state sets new solar record – in the middle of winter

Sunshine state sets new solar record – in the middle of winter

Queensland has set a new record for the share of solar power in its electricity mix, in the middle of winter, and a new record for battery stored energy, too.
Quinbrook seeks approval for large solar farms to help power Australia’s push into making silicon for PV

Quinbrook seeks approval for large solar farms to help power Australia’s push into making silicon for PV

Quinbrook begins planning journey for the first of two solar projects worth up to 500 MW, which will be key to power Australia’s big push into the global PV supply chain.
Australia’s biggest solar-battery hybrid project locks in finance, to start construction

Australia’s biggest solar-battery hybrid project locks in finance, to start construction

Ark Energy becomes the fifth developer in just one week to announce a major investment decision on a new renewable energy project in Australia – in this case, for Australia’s biggest solar-battery hybrid.
Australian developer gets funding boost for 2 GW-plus renewable energy plans and big solar battery hub

Australian developer gets funding boost for 2 GW-plus renewable energy plans and big solar battery hub

The developer behind Victoria’s Mortlake Energy Hub has secured around $A245 million from a global asset manager to accelerate development of more than 2 GW of new renewables.