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The solar farm that Goulburn built
In 2014, a group of Goulburn residents disgruntled about the former Coalition government's efforts to tackle climate change decided to take matters into their own hands. “We basically said if they're not going to do it, we will,” says…
PTE Request for Veloxa Solar Widget
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Consumers say regulators must 'lift their game' after solar battery delays
Topic:Business, Economics and Finance Consumers are raising concerns about the conduct of some companies selling and installing batteries under the federal government's Cheaper Home Batteries Program. There has also been a spike in complaints to…
The remote solar project rewriting the Pilbara's investment playbook
When the Yindjibarndi Energy Corporation secured financial close on the Jinbi Solar Project in May 2026, the deal represented far more than a new green energy milestone in the Pilbara to traditional owners. The commercial agreement, anchored by a…
Top 10 countries by increase in solar generation in 2025
Solar energy is a crucial pillar of the global transition to a low-carbon future. China led the world in the growth in solar generation in 2025, adding 336 TWh, followed by the US and India, according to global energy think tank Ember's report.
Australia's advanced solar adoption led to global growth opportunity
Mike Wishart says he has the Australian weather to thank for giving him the head start on an innovative technology idea that has led to his Queensland-based company EcoJoule Energy becoming a global player. An abundance of sun has made Australians…
Trina Solar researchers propose new classification of ultraviolet-induced degradation in TOPCon solar cells
Scientists from Chinese solar manufacturer Trina Solar have proposed a new classification of ultraviolet-induced degradation (UVID) in TOPCon solar cells, distinguishing between reversible (r-UVID) and irreversible (ir-UVID) degradation. The aim is…
400% power bill rise after solar install
Waitara's Ōwae Marae is warning others to be wary when converting to solar energy after an over-engineered installation led to an electricity bill blowout. Poor advice and industry assumptions made the solar installation on Ōwae's new…
Australian industry reliant on gas for 'foreseeable future', resources minister tells press club
The resources minister, Madeleine King, says Australian industry will be reliant on gas for the “foreseeable future”, and that the national gas reservation scheme will push down power prices. But the Western Australian MP did not put…
Knox County, Indiana Revises Solar Energy Setback Ordinance
Knox County commissioners voted Wednesday to overhaul the county's solar energy ordinance, expanding setback distances near homes and adding new soil and water monitoring requirements after months of pressure from residents worried about the…
13 Years of Doing Solar Differently in Santa Barbara
Thirteen years ago, Marine Schumann and Jeremy Favier looked out over Santa Barbara from the Riviera and noticed something that didn't add up: abundant sunshine nearly year-round, yet rooftops largely bare of solar panels. So they started asking…
Leapting launches autonomous forklift for solar module transport
China's Leapting, a developer of robotic automation solutions for the PV industry, has unveiled a new autonomous forklift for utility-scale solar construction sites. Dubbed Auto-Navigation Forklift Robot (AFR), the system can transport pallets of…
TotalEnergies Buys a Bunch of U.S. Solar After Axing Offshore Wind
Current conditions: New York City's temperature is set to rise as high as 80 degrees Fahrenheit this week before plunging as the coldest weather so far this season blows into the Northeast • Temperatures in Denver have been above 80 degrees…
Developer energyRe Secures $815M for 360 MW of South Carolina Solar Projects
The project count, capacity and puchase agreement terms match the portfolio announced in February, but energyRe has not confirmed to ENR that the two announcements cover the same projects and did not immediately respond to additional project…
Vikram Solar to expand Tamil Nadu presence with new BESS facility in Orgadam, Chennai
VSL PowerHive, the wholly owned energy storage subsidiary of solar module manufacturer Vikram Solar has announced plans to establish a 7.5 GWh per annum Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) assembly plant at Oragadam, near Chennai. The facility…
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