New Technology

The German state of North Rhine-Westphalia has launched a Federal Council initiative to accelerate the development of floating solar (FPV) on artificial lakes.

Prefabricated solar structure provider 5B has become the first recipient of the Australian government’s AU$1 billion Solar Sunshot Program, securing up to AU$46 million for its “Maverick” automated solar deployment system.

Installation of the anchoring system for what has been badged the world’s first floating offshore solar-wind project has been completed.

InterContinental Energy has patented a new green hydrogen production technology and is set to deploy it at the 70GW Western Green Energy Hub.

George Heynes reports on the central role solar PV may play in Australia's emerging 'green metals' industry.

Solar manufacturers Aiko Solar and Canadian Solar showcased their latest modules, while 7Secondsolar, LONGi Solar and Weidmüller won in the Photovoltaics (PV) category at this year's The smarter E Award. 

Building floating PV (FPV) projects on just 10% of the world’s water reservoirs could almost single-handedly meet global electricity demand.

Western Australia’s Mid West region is “well-placed” to export green hydrogen to the EU, owing to the area’s vast solar PV resources.

A study from researchers at the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) in Saudi Arabia has shown that a synthetic molecule in the design of a perovskite solar cell can boost its energy efficiency and longevity.

Masdar has signed two agreements with the Indonesian electricity firm PT PLN to expand floating solar capacity on the island of Java.