Renewables
IFC funds development of largest solar project in the Pacific
Energy Fiji Limited has secured funding from IFC to develop the largest solar energy project of its kind in the Pacific.
Renewables
Pilot project to support Queensland industry’s switch to clean energy
ERM Power has secured funding from ARENA to help Queensland manufacturing businesses to make the switch to clean energy.
Solar
Australian startup secures funding for high-efficiency solar manufacturing
SunDrive has secured funding from ARENA to scale up the development and manufacturing of its low cost and high efficiency solar cells.
Renewables
IRENA and CDF to accelerate energy transition in the Caribbean
The International Renewable Energy Agency and the CARICOM Development Fund to accelerate the energy transition in the Caribbean.
Emissions & Environment
Pandemic frames IEA forecasts in World Energy Outlook
The IEA has called for a surge in well-designed energy policies to put create a resilient energy system to meet climate goals.
Renewables
Iberdrola begins $500m wind and solar park in Australia
Iberdrola has commenced construction of its $500 million hybrid wind and solar project in Australia.
Solar
SA Power Networks to pilot new mechanism for solar-grid integration
ARENA has announced $2.09 million in funding to SA Power Networks to trial a new approach to integrating rooftop solar with the grid.
Solar
ARENA issues funding for 16 solar R&D projects
Some 16 research projects win ARENA funding to address solar PV panel efficiency, overall cost reductions and end-of-life issues.
On Site Renewables
Aggreko completes renewables microgrid at Granny Smith gold mine
Aggreko has partnered with Gold Fields to complete the installation of one of the world’s largest renewable energy microgrids.
Renewables
Australia energy firms to boost solar hosting capacity on distribution network
AusNet Services has selected SwitchDin to increase solar hosting capacity on energy distribution networks.
