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AEMC publishes final rule to accelerate grid connections in Australia

June 28, 2024
AEMC has published a ‘final rule’ claiming it will “create a more clear and pragmatic grid connection process” and aid solar deployment.
Image: Queensland Department of Energy and Public Works.

AEMO: 2024 ISP calls for AU$16 billion investment into grid for Australia to reach net zero

June 26, 2024
AEMO has revealed that by 2050, AU16 billion must be invested to enable the growth of grid-scale wind and solar in Australia.
The technology in question replaces the silver traditionally used in solar cell production with copper. Image: SolarCycle.

Australian electricity retailer AGL could create solar PV recycling facility at NSW ‘Energy Hub’

June 26, 2024
AGL Energy and Elecsome have signed a MoU to create a solar module recycling plant in the Hunter Valley, New South Wales (NSW).
The 256MWp Kiamal Solar Farm (pictured) in the Australian state of Victoria. Image: Total Eren.

Australia: Capacity Investment Scheme receives interest from 40GW of solar and wind energy

June 24, 2024
The first auction of Australia's Capacity Investment Scheme (CIS) has received interest from more than 40GW of solar and wind projects.
European Energy’s 103MW Troia solar farm in Italy was completed last year. Image: European Energy.

European Energy seeks Queensland government approval for 1.1GW solar project

June 20, 2024
European Energy is seeking Queensland government approval to pursue a 1.3GWp (1.1GWac) solar PV project in Australia.
A 1.6MW solar install at Rio Tinto's Weipa in Queensland. Image: Rio Tinto.

Queensland government designates new ‘Local REZ’ to triple rooftop solar PV generation

June 19, 2024
The Queensland government confirmed that Caloundra, Australia, will house a Local Renewable Energy Zone to triple rooftop solar generation.
The initiative will complement the Australian government's 'Solar Sunshot Program'. Image: ARENA.

ARENA opens AUS$100 million ‘Solar ScaleUp Challenge’

June 19, 2024
ARENA has launched its global AUS$100 million ‘Solar ScaleUp Challenge’ aiming to stimulate innovation and collaboration in the solar sector.
A large-scale solar PV plant in New South Wales, Australia. Image: RWE.

Pacific Partnerships granted green light for 700MW PV project in Australia

June 18, 2024
Pacific Partnerships has gained development rights for one of Australia’s largest solar PV projects, with 700MW of generation capacity.
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150MW Western Australia solar farm approved under new government initiative

June 17, 2024
Yindjibarndi Energy Corporation’s 150MW solar farm is the first project approved via Western Australia’s ‘Green Energy Approvals Initiative’.
Image: Enel Green Power

Enel Green Power Australia sets construction date for 98MW solar-plus-storage project

June 17, 2024
Enel Green Power Australia confirmed its AU$190 million solar-plus-storage project in NSW, Australia, will commence construction in Q3 2024.

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