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ARENA’s past funding has enabled tandem cells, flexible panels, and AI-powered solar system monitoring.

ARENA opens $60 million R&D call for low-cost solar innovation in Australia

By Prudhvi Rani 09 Jul 2025

LONGi tops SolarQuotes’ PV module rankings in Australia

SolarQuotes ranked LONGi as Australia’s top PV module brand for 2025, based on actual customer feedback on performance, reliability, and post-sale service quality.

By Karthik Srivasthav G 08 Jul 2025

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AGL’s SAVPP takeover provided discounted energy to SA housing residents and expanded its decentralised energy network.

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AGL buys Tesla’s SA Virtual Power Plant

AGL acquired South Australia’s Virtual Power Plant from Tesla and launched AGL Community Power to extend solar and battery benefits to more Australians.

By Prudhvi Rani 04 Jul 2025

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The LUMI robot fleet was deployed at Neoen’s Culcairn and Engie’s Goorambat East solar farms to automate panel installation.

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LUMI robots deployed to automate Neoen & Engie solar projects

Australia’s ARENA funded $4.9 million for Luminous and Equans to deploy LUMI robots at Neoen’s Culcairn and Engie’s Goorambat East solar farms to cut costs and labour.

By Prudhvi Rani 02 Jul 2025

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Halocell Ambient Modules were launched with flexible, low-light design for sensors, drones, and rooftop use.

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Halocell & Sofab Inks join on new perovskite PV modules in Australia

Sofab Inks and Halocell Energy collaborated to develop scalable perovskite PVs and launch flexible, low-light modules in Australia for global applications.

By Prudhvi Rani 26 Jun 2025

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Martin Green Lab researchers have assessed DAS Solar’s facilities for scaling SFOS solar cell technology.

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DAS Solar & Martin Green Lab target 40% SFOS cells by 2027

The project combining DAS Solar’s TOPCon 5.0 cells and Martin Green Lab research focuses on reaching 40% efficiency with SFOS solar technology by 2027.

By Karthik Srivasthav G 25 Jun 2025

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Lithium Universe Ltd acquires solar panel recycling technology

Lithium Universe acquired global rights for Macquarie University’s patented solar panel recycling technology via New Age Minerals, backed by $1.7 million investment.

By Prudhvi Rani 23 Jun 2025

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European Energy secured funds for 137 MW solar parks in Australia

Financial close exceeded €70 million for European Energy’s Lancaster and Mulwala solar parks in Australia, backed by Westpac and DZ BANK Singapore.

By Prudhvi Rani 21 Jun 2025

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2025-06-19-DNV-prDNV was chosen for AMEA Power’s Abydos solar-plus-BESS project in Egypt, supporting design, construction, and grid compliance in harsh desert conditions.

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DNV named Owner’s Engineer for AMEA’s 1 GW PV project in Egypt

AMEA Power has selected DNV for its 1 GW Abydos solar PV and 600 MWh BESS project in Egypt, expected to power 500,000 homes and cut 1.5 million tons of CO₂.

By Prudhvi Rani 19 Jun 2025

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Tindo inks export deal with Vietnam for 15 MW solar panels

Thanh Do Australia has signed a five-year, $8.4 million deal with Tindo in Adelaide to supply 15 MW cyclone-rated rooftop panels for Vietnam-based projects.