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Australia braces for solar price hike as supply chain pressures start to bite
“Double whammy”. Solar industry experts warn of potential massive spike in Australian solar module prices due to increase in materials and shipping costs.
Sophie Vorrath and James Fernyhough

Mar 18, 2021

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Shaded, not stewed: Solar study examines how PV could protect fruit orchards
Victoria government study to examine how solar panels could be used to protect fruit orchards and other food crops from extreme heat events.
Sophie Vorrath

Jan 19, 2021

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US solar tax credit to get two-year extension in Covid stimulus package
Proposed Covid stimulus package signed off by Trump promises two-year extension of one of the US’s most successful renewable energy supports.
Joshua S Hill

Dec 22, 2020

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Australian researchers say “unusual” breakthrough may solve perovskite solar instability
An “unusual discovery” by Australian researchers claims to have resolved one of the fundamental challenges slowing the progress of perovskite solar cells.
Sophie Vorrath

Oct 21, 2020

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Three innovations that will continue solar’s march down the cost curve
Wood Mackenzie research predicts solar PV costs will continue to fall through the 2020s, driven by three key improvements to module efficiency.
Joshua S Hill

Oct 21, 2020

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Q Cells unveils new “made for Australia” solar panel
Q Cells launches 350-360W Q.MAXX-G2 solar module “custom made for Australia’s harsh conditions,” with 15-year product warranty, and 25-year performance warranty.
Sophie Vorrath

Oct 16, 2020

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Hawaiian Electric to quit coal power and add solar and battery storage
Hawaiian Islands utility will end the use of coal power generation and replace it with another 300MW of solar PV and almost 2GWh of energy storage.
Joshua S Hill

Sep 22, 2020

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Three little PV pigs: UNSW PhD candidate’s winning tale of solar cell efficiency
University of NSW delivers reminder of its world-leading role in solar research and development – using three pigs, three home solar systems, and just 180 seconds.
Sophie Vorrath

Sep 18, 2020

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“First of its kind” solar panel upcycling plant on cards after federal grant win
Melbourne-based company wins grant to set up first of its kind solar panel “upcycling plant,” to transform solar panel waste into value-added materials.
Sophie Vorrath

Sep 18, 2020

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Solar developers warned of PV price rise as polysilicon supply troubles hit
PV giant Longi warns Australian solar developers to brace for module supply constraints and short term price volatility as three major polysilicon makers face difficulties.
Sophie Vorrath

Aug 27, 2020

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