RE_Solar

Engie cancels 100MW solar farm in Yass due to visual concerns, considering smaller battery project instead. Community engagement and future planning implications discussed.

SunDrive partners with Chinese companies to distribute copper-based PV technology globally, aiming to reduce costs and increase efficiency in solar panel production.

Australia’s electricity grids see record wind, solar, and battery generation, impacting prices and emissions. Rooftop solar dominates, coal and hydro prices remain high.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Sun-Ways inaugurates world’s first removable solar plant on Swiss railway line, aiming to power trains and reduce CO2 emissions globally.

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.

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.

Leapting’s AI-controlled robot reduces project delivery time by 25% and replaces the work of three to four humans, increasing installation rate and safety in large solar farms.

A 2,000 MWh battery project in Queensland prioritizes grid security over solar, aiming to store excess renewable energy and stabilize network frequency and voltage.