Envirostream Australia signs battery recycling deal with Hithium Energy
Envirostream Australia, a subsidiary of Livium, has signed an exclusive recycling agreement with Hithium Energy to recycle lithium-ion batteries supplied by Hithium to Lightsource bp’s Woolooga solar farm in Queensland, Australia.
Solar discovery could transform hydrogen production
An international study led by Flinders University in Australia has advanced nanoscale chemistry to further develop sustainable and efficient generation of hydrogen from water using solar power.
Australian startup offers retractable PV sytem with containerized vanadium redox flow battery
A Western Australia-based hybrid solar and battery system developer has demonstrated its hybrid units deployed in remote locations for businesses and communities can potentially replace around 150 litres of diesel per day.
Sky’s the limit with fast-charging Li-S battery breakthrough inspired by antiseptic
From antiseptic wound care to an ultra-fast charging lithium-sulfur battery, Monash University engineers have taken inspiration from the chemistry of betadine to develop and commercialise a battery that makes electric aircraft a future possibility.
Australia hits 4 million rooftop PV installations, reaching 25 GW of capacity
Australia has recorded its 4 millionth rooftop solar installation, maintaining its status as a world leader with 25 GW of total capacity, surpassing the amount of nationwide coal generation.
South Australia regions earmarked for large-scale renewable energy projects
South Australia has announced two proposed release areas designated for the development of large-scale renewable energy projects in the Whyalla and Gawler Ranges regions.
Australian battery recycler inks deal with Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD Auto
Advanced materials technology company Lithium Australia has signed an exclusive agreement with China-headquartered BYD Auto Industry Company to provide battery recycling services.
Enel Green Power Australia signs solar panel recycling deal with Elecsome
Italy-headquartered renewables developer Enel Green Power Australia has committed its 2.8 million solar panels powering current or planned assets to a circular economy by signing a long-term agreement with solar panel upcycling specialists, Elecsome.
Buildings can offer gigawatts of new peak capacity as ‘batteries’
Modeling shows that shifting just one-third of the electricity consumption of commercial and institutional buildings in Australia to the middle of the day, coinciding with peak solar supply, would create almost 12 GW of new peak capacity in the National Electricity Market.
Algorithms to detect underperforming rooftop PV panels
Australian researchers have developed multi-stage algorithms to remotely detect and accurately diagnose underperforming solar panels in residential and commercial PV systems.
