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Australian researchers squeeze more energy from sunlight in world-first breakthrough
UNSW researchers unlock a way to convert otherwise wasted light into electricity, in world-first breakthrough that could boost solar panel efficiencies.
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Vast plans $600m “baseload” solar thermal plant for Mt Isa
Vast Solar proposes $600 million plan to bring “baseload” solar to Mt Isa in what would be the biggest renewable energy hybrid project in Australia.
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Solar farm and big battery approved for Parkes in NSW
Renewable Energy Developments plans to build an 80MW solar farm in Parkes, NSW, given the green light by the state planning department.
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Trina Solar launches 600W PV module, throws down gauntlet to industry
Just months after opening Australian orders for its 500W PV module, Trina Solar has made the leap into the 600-club, with the launch of its 600W Vertex series.
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Big battery added to Aurora solar project could triple its earnings, says report
Adding battery storage to 70MW solar PV plant planned for development in South Australia would more or less triple the project’s annual revenue, a new report says.
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Mini Cooper SE electric hatch officially launched in Australia – we drive it
The electric hatch is being plugged as perfect for city dwellers and it has just arrived in Australia. So how does it drive?
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Gas companies dominate shortlist for ARENA green hydrogen funding
Gas companies dominate the shortlist of seven projects seeking a share of $70m in ARENA funding for renewable hydrogen production facilities.
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Rooftop solar is the biggest generator in the market, but no one is in charge
Australia’s rooftop solar capacity is set to be 25 times bigger than the grid’s biggest remaining coal generators by 2025. But currently, no one is overseeing this huge resource.
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Solar PV panel waste will not become a significant problem
Managing solar PV modules at end of life will not be a limitation on the replacement of fossil fuels by renewable energy. Here’s why.
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ESB left in limbo after stalemate in ‘confidential’ energy ministers meeting
Energy Security Board faces uncertain future, as does policy transparency, as energy ministers meet under new ‘confidential’ national cabinet rules for first time.
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TransGrid welcomes OMERS to its ownership group
TransGrid today welcomed OMERS, one of Canada’s largest defined benefit pension plans, to its ownership group, this announcement follows OMERS acquisition of a 19.99% stake in TransGrid from Wren House Infrastructure Management.
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Semi-scheduled generation: What are the real issues?
It’s important to understand what the problem is with semi-scheduled generation – the bulk of large scale wind and solar plants – before rushing to a solution.
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