We know about “agrivoltaics”, where land under and around solar panels is used to grow crops and graze livestock. But what about “conservoltaics”?
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Indonesia turns focus to floating solar with new 100MW tender
Indonesia utility launches tender for another 100MW of floating solar as the archipelago seeks to grow its renewables supply.
Very big solar sets record year of growth in 2022, as developers focus on size
Australia notched up the largest annual volume of 200MW-plus solar PV projects commissioned to date in 2022, new data shows.
Oil giant venture forges ahead with another big solar and battery project in NSW
The solar arm of the global oil giant is advancing plans to build a 550MW solar farm with a 260MW/520MWh big battery – and sheep – in NSW.
Solar farm revenue slumps as market cools in aftermath of coal and gas crisis
Solar farm revenues have fallen by half from the giddy heights of last year’s market prices, but are still ahead of year earlier returns.
Solar buying spree continues as MPower buys shovel-ready 5MW project
Sydney-based renewables outfit completes acquisition of its newest small solar farm, the 5MW Faraday Renewable Energy Project in central Victoria.
Solar farms put cow comfort and crop yield ahead of harvesting electrons
Spanish energy giant to build four small “agri-solar” farm projects that prioritise benefits to crops and and livestock over solar production.
Germany lifts rates for ground mounted solar systems to help meet new targets
Germany lifts maximum support rates for ground-mounted solar system tenders by 25 per cent to help meet new solar targets.
Administrators seek funds as they prepare Sun Cable sale and billionaire bidding war
Administrators say Sun Cable to be put up for sale before the end of month, preparing for bidding war between Australia’s two richest men.
Open ocean offshore floating solar technology gets key tick of approval
Oceans of Energy gets ‘Approval in Principle’ from testing, inspection, and certification outfit for its ground-breaking offshore solar technology.