New Technology

Data centres could add AU$40 billion (US$28 billion) to wholesale electricity costs in Australia's eastern states.

1414 Degrees has ordered 5B's Maverick prefabricated solar system for a 70MW solar PV plant at its Aurora Energy Precinct in South Australia.

Solesca has released the second version of its software, which includes the ability to map the terrain for a proposed PV installation site.

Australia must find green iron customers beyond China as Chinese steel demand declines and iron ore export earnings fall, says IEEFA.

Sungrow has patched an iSolarCloud vulnerability that reportedly allowed unauthenticated access to platform accounts, according to reports.

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has launched a third round of its Solar Sunshot programme, offering up to AU$250 million (US$175 million) to companies that manufacture or demonstrate equipment for building large-scale solar PV power plants in Australia.

The Becquerel Institute has released a segment briefing on the potential impact that AI and robotics can have on solar PV installations.

Australia ranks second to the US for data centre investment, driving demand for solar power and battery storage.

ARENA is providing up to AU$32.3m to set up factories for robots that install solar modules and drive foundation piles.

Australia's rooftop solar sector posted its strongest half-year performance since 2021, with battery storage increasingly riding alongside it.