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On Sunday, Australia set a new record for minimum operational demand, with the national grid dipping below 14 GW. Renewables met 55% of that, while rooftop solar accounted for 34%. October 5, 2021 Bella PeacockIn case you were in need of a…

The addition of 521 MW between April to June was India’s highest ever rooftop solar capacity installed in a single quarter. September 22, 2021 pv magazine<img width="600" height="418"…

For the first time in the history of our national energy market, solar generated more electricity than coal, providing 41.4% of the national market on Sunday, while coal accounted for 41.2%. August 24, 2021 Bella PeacockFor a few shining…

One of the country’s most electricity-intensive smelters plans to switch to renewable energy, a move which would drastically reduce its footprint and will send a clear message to generators that even if the federal government continues to…

Market analyst Fitch Solutions has raised its expectations for renewables in Australia, citing the country’s unrivalled green hydrogen project pipeline and its commercially viable large-scale battery storage sector. March 11, 2021 Bella…

New system strength challenges have been identified in North Queensland putting the output of nearly 800 MW of additional solar projects at risk. July 28, 2020 Marija MaischNine more solar farms could see their output cut to zero due to…

The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has announced a major step forward in the West Murray Zone after it granted registration to the biggest solar farm in that troubled part of the grid. July 2, 2020Marija Maisch Following the…

Under a new plan to stabilize its grid, the South Australian State Government is providing $10 million to upgrade its voltage management and giving the green light to the Australian Energy Market Operator to stop its rooftop solar from…

In a major reform of the energy rules, distribution businesses across Australia will be allowed to service remote areas with stand-alone power systems and avoid costly network upgrades. May 29, 2020Marija Maisch Homes and businesses at…