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Gigawatt-scale solar PV project in Queensland, Australia, cleared for construction

The Burdekin Shire Council has approved the construction of a planned gigawatt-scale multi-phase solar photovoltaic (PV) project in Queensland, Australia. The Cambridge Solar Farm, a project led by Cambridge JMD Australia, a local subsidiary of investment manager Cambridge RE Partners, is being planned around 80km south of Townsville and will link up with the current …

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Trina Solar, SunDrive ‘combine home-grown innovation with experience’ in Australian solar manufacturing JV

Today, on October 14th, Australian PV cell technology startup SunDrive Solar revealed a fresh collaboration with the Chinese solar manufacturer Trina Solar. This partnership involves the creation of a joint venture (JV) aimed at expanding manufacturing prospects in Australia. According to a company announcement, the joint venture will harness SunDrive’s innovative solar cell technology, which …

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Ørsted, SRP commence operations at 300MW solar-plus-storage project in Arizona

Danish renewable energy firm Ørsted and US utility Salt River Project (SRP) have announced the operational start of their 300MW solar-plus-storage project in Pinal County, Arizona. Located south of the state capital, Phoenix, the Eleven Mile Solar Center features a co-located 4-hour duration 300MW/1,200MWh battery energy storage system (BESS). David Hardy, Ørsted’s Group Executive Vice …

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European Patent Office upholds JA Solar complaints as valid in patent infringement lawsuit

Last week, on 2 October, the European Patent Office (EPO) confirmed the validity of a complaint filed by Chinese PV manufacturer JA Solar in relation to a TOPCon patent infringement lawsuit initiated earlier this year. Although this validation of the complaint may not directly impact the final verdict of the lawsuits, it indicates that JA …

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New ‘value-added EPC’ discipline emerging to serve PV revamping and repowering boom

Ensuring the long-term efficiency of solar PV projects will demand expertise beyond the capabilities of traditional engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) firms. This specialized skill set can be referred to as “value-added EPC,” highlighting the need for additional capabilities to optimize project performance over time. This important insight stems from PV Tech Premium’s recent discussion …

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Australia: Smart meters could hand solar PV a boost via new consultation

Today (10 October), the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) initiated a new consultation to investigate the utilization of intelligent data for maximizing consumer energy resources (CERs), which include solar PV and home batteries. The publication comes in response to a rule change request from Energy Consumers Australia (ECA). It’s worth mentioning that in 2023, the …

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New Zealand to fast-track large-scale solar PV projects via new Bill

The New Zealand government has introduced the Fast Track Approval Bill, which encompasses ten solar PV projects set to receive accelerated support for their advancement. Unveiled earlier this week (6th October), the Bill encompasses 149 initiatives aimed at revitalizing the nation’s economy, resolving its housing challenges, enhancing energy stability, and tackling crucial infrastructure shortcomings. Among …

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GAIL, AM Green partner for 2.5GW of hybrid solar PV and wind projects in India

The state-owned Indian energy company GAIL has entered into a partnership with green gases producer AM Green (AMG) to collaboratively investigate the potential establishment of 2.5GW hybrid solar PV and wind projects throughout India. Through the formalization of a memorandum of understanding (MoU), both entities have outlined plans to undertake studies regarding the sustained supply …

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Australia, US emphasise support for clean energy supply chains for solar PV

Last Friday (October 4th), the United States and Australia reaffirmed their commitment to fostering the development of clean solar PV supply chains. This collaborative effort aims to capitalize on the investments and synergistic resources of both countries’ solar industries. During a meeting between Jennifer Granholm, the US Secretary for Energy, and Chris Bowen, Australia’s Minister …

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Australia: Origin withdraws from hydrogen race to focus on renewable energy and energy storage

Origin Energy, an Australian utility, has declared its plans to exit the hydrogen sector and shift its focus towards renewable energy and energy storage. The decision is attributed to the “uncertainty surrounding the speed and schedule of hydrogen market advancement.” Announced on October 3rd, Origin Energy disclosed its decision to discontinue the development of the …

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