China sets rooftop solar record
China installs 36 GW of rooftop solar PV in Q1 2025, aiming to meet new policy deadlines. The surge in rooftop PV installations driven by new guidelines to encourage self-consumption.
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State Approval for 90MW Solar Farm with 4-Hour Battery
A $312 million Summerville solar farm in NSW wins state approval, featuring a 90MW solar farm and 360MWh battery, awaiting federal decision.
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Engie Abandons Yass Solar Project Amid Community Opposition
Engie cancels 100MW solar farm in Yass due to visual concerns, considering smaller battery project instead. Community engagement and future planning implications discussed.
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SunDrive’s Copper-Based Solar Innovation Goes Global
SunDrive partners with Chinese companies to distribute copper-based PV technology globally, aiming to reduce costs and increase efficiency in solar panel production.
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Renewables Drive Electricity Market Shifts
Australia’s electricity grids see record wind, solar, and battery generation, impacting prices and emissions. Rooftop solar dominates, coal and hydro prices remain high.
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Revolutionizing Solar Projects with Autonomous Machines
Autonomous machines are being tested at solar projects for pile driving, reducing noise levels and increasing productivity, raising questions about job displacement and workforce upskilling.
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Edify Energy’s Brewongle Solar and Battery Project Update
Edify Energy proposes a 90MW solar farm with a 90MW/180MWh battery in NSW, plans to sell projects, and includes sheep grazing under panels. Environmental impact and development details discussed.
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Record High Wind, Solar, and Battery Projects in Australia
Australian Energy Market Operator reports a surge in renewable projects, with battery proposals doubling and capacity reaching 51 GW. Challenges remain in accelerating connections pipeline.
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Expansion of Queensland’s Solar and Battery Project
Vena Energy doubles solar farm size in Queensland, adding 320MW solar capacity and 450MW battery storage. Project to produce 700GWh annually, supporting state’s renewable energy goals.
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Revolutionizing Solar Power on Railway Tracks
Sun-Ways inaugurates world’s first removable solar plant on Swiss railway line, aiming to power trains and reduce CO2 emissions globally.
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Revolutionizing Solar Farm Generation in Australia
Utility scale solar farms in Australia are changing their generation profiles with the integration of DC-coupled batteries, leading to consistent evening output and reshaping the energy landscape.
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Wind Energy Grid Access Issue in Australia
A major error in wind energy capacity estimation has led to grid access problems for top wind projects in Australia, impacting investments and development in the renewable energy sector.
