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Promise of perovskite as Australian lab hits record photovoltaic (PV) efficiency

It gives promise for perovskite as a simpler, more mobile method of deploying renewable energy in hard-to-reach places. Anthony Chesman, group leader for renewable energy systems at CSIRO and a contributor to the research, stresses their new tech won’t be competing with conventional silicon, but will offer a suitable entry point for some industries, and … Continue reading Promise of perovskite as Australian lab hits record photovoltaic (PV) efficiency

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CSIRO’s next-gen printed flexible photovoltaic solar cells launched into space

Australian-made flexible solar cells will orbit the Earth in a world-first test to evaluate them as a reliable energy source for future space endeavours. State-of-the-art printed flexible solar cell technology developed by Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, was successfully launched into space today aboard Australia’s largest private satellite, Optimus-1, on Space X’s Transporter-10 mission.  CSIRO … Continue reading CSIRO’s next-gen printed flexible photovoltaic solar cells launched into space

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Australia’s Renewable Rush: 40 Wind Turbines a Month Needed to Meet 2030 Energy Goals

Like many things, solving the climate crisis is all about science and maths. According to Energy Minister Chris Bowen, Australia needs to be building 40 wind turbines every month until 2030 (plus a whole lot of solar panels and transmission lines) to meet his government’s ambitious renewable energy target. Given he said this towards the … Continue reading Australia’s Renewable Rush: 40 Wind Turbines a Month Needed to Meet 2030 Energy Goals

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Australia can successfully manufacture for solar photovoltaic (PV) industry, new report says

A technoeconomic analysis of four stages in the solar photovoltaic supply chain in the new Silicon 2 Solar roadmap shows a credible case for Australia becoming a viable solar manufacturer, according to the report’s authors. Research on the new Silicon 2 Solar roadmap is led by a non for profit member body the Australian Photovoltaic … Continue reading Australia can successfully manufacture for solar photovoltaic (PV) industry, new report says

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GE Vernova announces 1.4 GW of onshore wind projects with Squadron Energy in Australia

GE Vernova to supply the 6.0-164 workhorse wind turbine in strategic framework agreement, providing 1.4 GW of wind power generation across three sites.Framework agreement includes 414 MW Uungala Wind Farm, 400 MW Jeremiah Wind Farm and 700 MW Spicers Creek Wind Farm, all in New South Wales. Spicers Creek is a key project in New … Continue reading GE Vernova announces 1.4 GW of onshore wind projects with Squadron Energy in Australia

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EDP Renewables expands its presence in wind, photovoltaics and storage in Australia

EDP Renewables (EDPR), a global leader in renewable energy, has expanded its Asia Pacific presence into Australia to tap into the country’s substantial growth prospects in renewable energy. To fully enact its strategy and commitment to the market, the company has acquired the local renewables company ITP Development (ITPD). As an integral addition to EDPR, … Continue reading EDP Renewables expands its presence in wind, photovoltaics and storage in Australia

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Rio Tinto acquires 1.1 GW solar photovoltaic plant in Australia

Rio Tinto, the mining giant, on Wednesday announced a deal to buy all the electricity from the 1.1 GW Upper Calliope Solar Farm in Australia, in an effort to cut their global carbon emissions in half by 2030. The 25-year agreement with European Energy Australia means Rio Tinto gets a stable supply of green power. … Continue reading Rio Tinto acquires 1.1 GW solar photovoltaic plant in Australia

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How Australia installed solar photovoltaic panels in one in three homes

For a brief period over several weekends this spring, the state of South Australia, with a population of 1.8 million, did something no other place of similar size can hope to do: generate enough energy from panels rooftop solar panels to meet virtually all of your electrical needs. This is a new phenomenon, but it … Continue reading How Australia installed solar photovoltaic panels in one in three homes

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Vestas wins order for 41 wind turbines and 254 MW of wind power in Australia

Vestas has received an order for 254 MW to power an undisclosed wind farm in Australia. The order consists of 41 V162-6.2 MW wind turbines from the EnVentus platform. Vestas will also deliver the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) of the wind turbines, as well as a 30-year Active Output Management 5000 (AOM 5000) service … Continue reading Vestas wins order for 41 wind turbines and 254 MW of wind power in Australia

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Solar power and on-shore wind energy provide cheapest electricity and nuclear most expensive

Estimates show small modular nuclear reactors would provide most expensive power and will not be available until 2030.Electricity generated by solar and on-shore wind is the cheapest in Australia, even after the significant expense of integrating them into the power grid is factored in, according to new analysis from the CSIRO. Estimates of costs to … Continue reading Solar power and on-shore wind energy provide cheapest electricity and nuclear most expensive

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Acciona to develop one of Australia’s largest green power grids

ACEREZ, a consortium formed by ACCIONA, Cobra and Endeavour Energy, has signed an agreement with EnergyCo — the government agency responsible for developing Renewable Energy Zones (REZ) in New South Wales — to become the preferred network operator that will design, finance, build and operate the electric power transmission network in the Central-West Orana REZ. … Continue reading Acciona to develop one of Australia’s largest green power grids

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BlueFloat and Origin submit joint bid for 1.7 GW of wind in Australia

BlueFloat Energy, a leading renewable energy company, and Origin Energy, an Australian energy retailer, have joined forces to submit a joint bid for a 1.7 GW offshore wind project in Australia. The project aims to harness Australia’s vast offshore wind resources to generate clean energy and promote sustainability in the country. BlueFloat Energy and Origin … Continue reading BlueFloat and Origin submit joint bid for 1.7 GW of wind in Australia

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Victoria, Australia publishes strategy to boost offshore wind power

The government of Victoria, Australia, has recently revealed its updated strategy to accelerate the growth of the offshore wind industry in the state. The strategy aims to attract investment, drive innovation and position Victoria as a leading hub for offshore wind energy in the Asia-Pacific region. This important measure shows the government’s commitment to the … Continue reading Victoria, Australia publishes strategy to boost offshore wind power

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Acciona Energía announces the start of construction of the Aldoga solar power plant in Australia

ACCIONA Energía has announced today that the construction of the Aldoga Solar Farm in Australia, with a total capacity of 380MW and an associated investment of AU$500 million (€300 million), will commence in the first quarter of 2024. The Aldoga Solar Farm will be located 20 kilometers north-west of Gladstone on the central Queensland coast … Continue reading Acciona Energía announces the start of construction of the Aldoga solar power plant in Australia

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Australian Solar Thermal Research Institute says concentrated solar power could net Australians $10b by 2050

New research suggests Australians could pocket $10 billion in savings by 2050 if governments begin installing a niche form of solar power storage in the country’s major electricity networks. That figure — produced by Fichtner and ITP Renewables on behalf of the Australian Solar Thermal Research Institute — would amount to savings of about $40 … Continue reading Australian Solar Thermal Research Institute says concentrated solar power could net Australians $10b by 2050

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RayGen aim to making dispatchable solar a reality

An all-Australian hybrid solar energy and storage project promising cheap and dispatchable electricity is officially open for commercial-scale trials. Combining incredibly efficient photovoltaic (PV) and low-cost thermal energy technologies, the new power plant will test Melbourne-based company RayGen’s unique approach to solar electricity generation and long-duration storage. It’s the latest step, supported by ARENA, that … Continue reading RayGen aim to making dispatchable solar a reality

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Scaling up next generation solar and storage technologies in Victoria

On behalf of the Australian Government, the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced $10 million in funding to RayGen Resources Pty Ltd (RayGen) to progress its hi-tech solar and thermal storage technology along the commercialisation pathway towards a full utility scale deployment. The funding will help RayGen improve the design of its technology, achieve … Continue reading Scaling up next generation solar and storage technologies in Victoria

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Australian Government announces two more offshore wind consultations

Chris Bowen MP, Australia’s Minister for Climate Change and Energy, announced today at GWEC’s APAC Summit the next two rounds of consultation for offshore wind zones in the country. The Bass Straight region and the Perth/Bunbury zone consultations will begin in October and November, respectively. Minister Bowen told the conference that this announcement, “puts us … Continue reading Australian Government announces two more offshore wind consultations

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RWE and Stanwell sign MoU for two wind energy projects in Queensland, Australia

RWE and Stanwell Corporation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deliver two Queensland onshore wind projects with a combined capacity of up to 1.8 gigawatts (GW). Under the MoU, Stanwell will investigate and assess energy offtakes and potential equity investment in RWE’s Theodore Wind Farm, a project of up to 1,100 megawatts (MW) … Continue reading RWE and Stanwell sign MoU for two wind energy projects in Queensland, Australia

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Elanora Offshore plans 5 GW of offshore wind power in Australia

Elanora Offshore is planning to build a 5-GW offshore wind energy project in the Gippsland region, off the coast of Victoria, in southeastern Australia. The consortium, led by Elanora Offshore, consists of EnergyAustralia, Respect Energy, Polpo Investments, KIMAenergy and Boskalis, and says it already has funding commitments for the project. The offshore wind farm, to … Continue reading Elanora Offshore plans 5 GW of offshore wind power in Australia

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