As rooftop PV systems age, installers need to understand how system performance can be affected by potential induced degradation, writes Michelle McCann.
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PV-thermal … a cool approach that can boost solar efficiency
The efficiency of a PV-thermal system is dependent on the temperature of the heating application, but the technology is often overlooked.
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Key reforms unlocking Australia’s renewable energy potential
Crucial reforms currently underway suggest that 2021 will be a landmark year for Australia’s renewable energy transition, writes Clean Energy Council CEO Kane Thornton.
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Doing nothing is no way to plan for the end of inertia
As the grid moves inevitably towards heavy reliance on renewables and storage, the frequency-setting stability provided by spinning mass will have to be replaced by something smarter.
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AEMC opens door for solar export charges
The draft determination from the commission includes the recommendation that networks offer "two-way pricing to better manage poles and wires".
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Mount Isa looks to 50MW solar thermal storage
The arid, disconnected nature of the region suits concentrated solar thermal, says Australian technology developer Vast Solar.
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Batteries included in 9% of new residential PV systems in 2020
About 31,000 batteries were added to the grid in 2020, with 9% of new household PV systems including storage.
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Solar, batteries, hydrogen … GRS takes a portfolio approach to Australia
Already a high achiever in the utility-scale solar sector, the Spanish renewables firm is scanning the local market for locations to deliver a total 300MW of storage.
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Solar tracking balances higher yields with higher risks
Having delivered stage one of a giant behind-the-meter solar-and-tracking project, Trina explains how the technology fits into Australia’s utility-scale PV market.
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Solar retailer aims to sell the battery customer what the grid wants: system security
A solar sales company is hoping to lure more customers towards batteries by pushing the cause for smart connected systems.
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