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New facility to boost homegrown solar PV manufacturing

05 December, 2025

A major solar module manufacturing facility is due to be developed in the NSW Hunter Valley, bolstered by up to $151 million in funding from ARENA.


Trina Elementa 3 utility-scale battery system

03 December, 2025

The system is fully compatible with leading inverter brands in the Australian market, according to Trina.


Electrification contract for Canadian icebreaker

18 November, 2025

Swedish maritime battery company Echandia has secured a contract from ABB to supply a 3.7 MWh battery system for a new Canadian Coast Guard vessel.


Everything Electric in Melbourne this week

10 November, 2025

Following a successful run in Sydney in March this year, the international EV and home energy event is coming to Melbourne from 14–16 November.


Global renewable energy company launches Australian subsidiary

04 November, 2025

SMA Altenso's newest subsidiary, Altenso Australia, will specialise in large-scale utility projects.


Sydney to receive its first purpose-built electric bus depot

14 October, 2025

The new facility is part of the Minns government's plan for a phased transition from the city's 8000-strong diesel and gas fleet over the next two decades.


SMA Home Storage battery

10 October, 2025

SMA Home Storage, the final addition to the SMA Home Storage Solution, is now available to the Australian market, following recent Clean Energy Council listing.


Renewables manufacturing hub slated for Western Sydney

30 September, 2025

The $66m facility will produce equipment for the wind sector, solar farms and transmission infrastructure.


Three key players in the Cheaper Home Batteries Program

09 September, 2025 by Mark Wright*

In this in-depth review, solar installer Mark Wright examines three batteries approved for use in Australia's solar PV rebate scheme.


Solar cell breakthrough could lead to battery-free devices

03 September, 2025

Researchers have developed durable new solar cells capable of efficiently harvesting energy from indoor light.


A wind-powered 'dust buster' for solar panels

29 July, 2025

Scientists in South Korea have developed a technology that can effectively 'dust' solar panels without external power.


Partnership brings kerbside EV charging to Victoria

23 July, 2025

RACV Commercial Energy Solutions has entered into a strategic partnership with EVX, a provider of electric vehicle charging infrastructure.


Electric buses move into suburban Perth

14 July, 2025

Electric buses are being introduced to Perth suburban areas for the first time, marking an important step in the city's phase-out of its diesel fleet.


JOLT 50 kW DC EV charger

30 April, 2025

The charger can deliver up to 45 km of range in 8–10 minutes, according to the company.


Aust solar farms to deploy Canadian anti-hail tech

07 April, 2025

Australian energy retailer Flow Power is teaming up with Canadian Solar to deploy the latter's anti-hail modules on Australian solar and storage projects.


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