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A piece of cake? Australian researchers turn to baking for improvements in solar cell efficiency

A piece of cake? Australian researchers turn to baking for improvements in solar cell efficiency

Australian researchers have started applying lessons from baking to better understand how to improve tandem solar cell efficiency using more abundant materials.
One of Australia’s biggest wind projects seeks green light to add solar and battery

One of Australia’s biggest wind projects seeks green light to add solar and battery

The developers behind a mammoth proposed 1.4 gigawatt (GW) wind farm is seeking federal environmental approval to add a solar and battery project alongside it.
What federal and state rebate changes mean for C&I solar and batteries – in 8 charts

What federal and state rebate changes mean for C&I solar and batteries – in 8 charts

Eight charts show how two big policy announcements in the space of a fortnight have transformed the economics for commercial solar and battery projects.
“We want more batteries:” State rebate to slash costs for businesses and apartments by up to 40 pct

“We want more batteries:” State rebate to slash costs for businesses and apartments by up to 40 pct

New battery rebate will slash the upfront cost of solar battery systems of up to 30 MWh for apartment buildings and businesses in the state.
Solar stands up during European heatwaves as nuclear and fossil fuels stumble

Solar stands up during European heatwaves as nuclear and fossil fuels stumble

New analysis shows solar output soared across Europe during recent heatwaves, helping to power the grid even as electricity demand increased and nuclear output was curtailed.
Wind farm dumped from Australia’s first pumped hydro project in 40 years – due to rocky terrain

Wind farm dumped from Australia’s first pumped hydro project in 40 years – due to rocky terrain

Plans to add more solar and a wind farm to delayed pumped hydro project abandoned, this time due to rocky terrain. However, a bigger battery will be included.
Balcony solar or building integrated PV? The emerging options for apartment dwellers and owners

Balcony solar or building integrated PV? The emerging options for apartment dwellers and owners

A kilowatt-hour generated in winter can be worth far more than one generated in sunny weather over the rest of the year.
CEFC boss says funding deals for new wind and solar farms to power giant smelter still to be sorted

CEFC boss says funding deals for new wind and solar farms to power giant smelter still to be sorted

Head of green bank says Tomago green transition deal likely to get big wind projects over the line, but the funding arrangements have still to be sorted.