Solar Category of Renew Economic
Australia’s largest off-grid renewable project has completed concrete foundations for seven wind turbines, marking a significant milestone in sustainable energy development.
A 115MW hybrid power system at Tropicana gold mine now powers operations entirely with wind and solar energy, marking a significant milestone in renewable energy use.
Trina Solar plans a $700 million solar hybrid project in Western Australia, aiming to meet rising industrial energy demands with a 400 MW solar farm and integrated battery.
Despite Gina Rinehart’s opposition to net zero, Hancock Iron Ore installs solar and battery systems, achieving significant diesel savings and operational efficiency.
Kardinia Energy’s printed solar panels, featured in Coldplay’s tour, secure NSW funding to advance emissions reduction technologies.
A study reveals that integrating First Nations seasonal knowledge improves solar forecasting accuracy by up to 26%, surpassing traditional models.
Edify Energy plans a major solar-battery hybrid project in Victoria, featuring Australia’s largest eight-hour battery and a 300 MW solar farm.
Provaris Energy has scrapped its Tiwi Islands solar and hydrogen project due to unresolved land agreements and declining interest from Singaporean stakeholders.
Two regional Queensland airports are installing solar systems to cut energy costs and emissions, supporting sustainability and the Great Barrier Reef conservation efforts.
Arena launches a $60 million funding round to drive innovation in solar technology, aiming for significant cost reductions by 2030.
Australia’s decarbonisation journey faces challenges, but the Federal Government’s Capacity Investment Scheme targets 23 GW of new wind and solar by 2030.
Zen Energy’s Hookey Creek solar and battery project near Gympie receives federal approval, enabling construction to begin by mid-2027.