The problem of net negative load during the day and steeper evening ramps is becoming stark in California. More storage is needed,
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Four charts on the unstoppable growth of solar – our best hope against climate change
To supply everyone with enough electricity to live a good life, we’ll need about 200 billion megawatt-hours per year. Assuming solar does the heavy lifting, is it possible?
Solar Insiders Podcast: Getting to grips with solar duck curve
We’re back! Gabrielle Kuiper on why rooftop solar should not be ignored by grid planners. Plus: Latest news including dire warning for PV installers on inverters.
Swedish renewables giant plans rapid Australia expansion after buying out solar developer
Founder of Australian solar and storage developer could walk away with another $60 million after sale of business to Swedish renewables giant.
CSIRO names new head of energy with a fuel cell and solar thermal twist
Aerospace engineer and fuel cell expert, CSIRO’s new head of energy has also served a stint as director of the Australian Solar Thermal Research Institute.
From 1,000GW to 63TW: NREL sets massive solar target for global decarbonisation
National Renewable Energy Laboratory says an “unprecedented ramp-up” of solar production capacity will be crucial to the global effort to avoid climate catastrophe.
WA plans huge switch to solar and storage as part of stunning 50GW green energy boom
Western Australia unveils stunning plan to build more than 50GW of new capacity, with a focus on solar and storage, to meet electrification and green industry needs.
Green hydrogen versus direct renewables – best and worst ways to use wind and solar
The there are good ways to use wind and solar and bad ways. And much of it comes down to where green hydrogen is applied.
Germany unveils plans to add 150GW of solar by 2030, as gas use slumps
Germany outlines plan to add 150GW of solar by 2030, including agri and floating PV. Meanwhile, gas use slumps by nearly one quarter in a year.
Hornsdale battery lands new contract, as wind farms fan jump in Neoen revenue
Hornsdale big battery lands new contract for fast frequency response, as wind gains boost quarterly revenue and a solar farm takes a break in negative prices.