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The Queensland government has published its draft plan to unlock 3,300 MW, or 3.3 GW, of new renewable generation as part of the first stage of developing state’s three Renewable Energy Zones (REZs). November 16, 2021 Bella PeacockWhile…

Overwhelmed by interest in its proposed Central-Orana Renewable Energy Zone and then in the New England REZ, the New South Wales Government has now opened the floodgates to the South-West. November 1, 2021 Natalie FilatoffThe New South…

Australia broke solar installation records across all rooftop sectors in 2020, solidifying its “remarkable” position in the global solar market with the highest per capita capacity at over 810 watts per person. November 2, 2021 Bella…

The Clean Energy Regulator (CER) last week released its Carbon Market Report for the June Quarter and rooftop solar customers can once again be proud of their contribution to emissions-reduction — with 803 MW of PV installed — an 18%…

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…

The influential Clean Energy Investor Group (CEIG), which represents 18 major institutional investors including Dr Andrew Forrest’s Squadron Energy, Macquarie Group and Blackrock, is today calling for Australian Governments to pick a…

The PV mounting system was developed by Germany-based Goldbeck and will initially be available in the Netherlands from 2022. The company will test the new technology in a 45 MW PV project. July 27, 2021 Sandra Enkhardt<img…

From pv magazine GlobalIn a note issued today, the Asia Europe Clean Energy (Solar) Advisory Co. Ltd (AECEA) says China’s PV industry may be on track for a bumper solar year in 2022, following a potentially “flat” year in 2021.The…

Australia’s grid needs to be capable of handling 100% renewable energy penetrations at any given time, the new CEO of the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO), Daniel Westerman, told audiences in Melbourne.Westerman’s prepared speech…

On Monday, May 31, the long-planned $2 billion Project EnergyConnect, which will link South Australia (SA), Victoria (VIC) and New South Wales (NSW) with much overdue capacity for the transmission of renewable energy, was given the…