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Renewable energy share in Australia’s National Electricity Market to exceed 50% by 2025, driven by Capacity Investment Scheme and demand growth.

1komma5°, a German energy conglomerate, invests in Arkana Energy Group, its fourth Australian acquisition, aiming to provide comprehensive energy solutions.

Ascent Solar’s flexible CIGS thin-film PV panels will power NASA’s LISA-T mission, demonstrating lightweight, high-power solar arrays for small spacecraft.

Central Western Queensland landholders can express interest in hosting renewable energy projects along a proposed 930km transmission line, aiming to support 5.2GW of renewable energy and integrate battery storage.

Harnessing the Northern Territory’s sunshine through solar energy could create sustainable jobs, reduce living costs, and establish a clean industrial base.

Neoen secures $1.1 billion in debt financing for Australian renewable energy assets, including its first four-hour battery in Western Australia.

Meyer Burger to close German solar panel production due to market distortion and favorable conditions in the U.S., citing China’s overcapacity and trade restrictions.

Rio Tinto secures contracts for Australia’s largest wind and solar farms, but seeks government support for dispatchable power to ensure competitiveness of its manufacturing assets.

Rooftop solar capacity in Australia is projected to reach staggering levels, potentially exceeding typical average electricity demand, driven by factors like long-lasting solar panels, battery storage, manageable distribution, and increasing system sizes.

Western Australia’s power grid sets new demand record during extreme heatwave, with temperatures reaching 49.9°C.

Climate change will accelerate solar panel degradation in Australia, especially in hot and humid areas, potentially increasing energy costs by 10-12%.

South Australia achieved an 82% share for wind and solar in Q4 2022, proving the rapid transition to renewables is possible.