Why Developers Are Choosing Battery-Centric DC Coupling for Big Solar and Storage in Australia
Developers in Australia are increasingly adopting battery‑centric DC‑coupled architectures for utility‑scale solar‑plus‑storage projects. The design places the battery and its grid‑forming inverter at the core, using DC/DC converters to integrate PV, which reduces harmonic emissions, lowers connection study costs, and enables longer‑duration storage. As curtailment and negative‑price periods rise, these systems shift energy to higher‑value windows, improving project economics and financing. A 400 MW/1.6 GWh hybrid plant in Queensland exemplifies the growing scale of this approach.
Fortescue Builds Pilbara's Largest Solar Farm for Real Zero
Fortescue forges ahead on Pilbara “real zero” with construction of state’s biggest solar farm #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/QVCNZxP2rl https://t.co/h1SYpqtK3h
Golden Experiences & Travel Achieves Fourth Consecutive Year of Carbon Neutral Certification in Galapagos
Golden Experiences & Travel’s Galapagos fleet has earned its fourth consecutive international carbon‑neutral certification, confirming that emissions are measured, reduced, and offset under recognized standards. The company quantified its footprint, implemented reduction strategies, and purchased verified carbon credits, reinforcing its...
Aula Energy Bought the Lightsource BP Solar Farm Portfolio … so, What Have They Bought?
On 23 February 2026 Aula Energy announced the purchase of Lightsource BP’s roughly 1 GW solar farm portfolio. The deal includes five operating farms – Wellington (200 MW), Wellington North (400 MW), West Wyalong (107 MW) in NSW, Woolooga (210 MW) in Queensland and Wunghnu (90 MW) in Victoria – together...
Steering Electricity: How Grid Control Devices Unlock Transmission Capacity
Grid‑enhancing technologies such as FACTS and Advanced Power Flow Control (APFC) are allowing operators to move more electricity through existing transmission corridors without building new lines. By adjusting voltage, reactive power, and line impedance, these devices can increase usable transfer...
Worldwide Climate Momentum: Emissions Down, Renewables Surge
Good climate news this (and last week) 1 UK: Emissions fall 2.4% in 2025 as coal hits 400-year low 2 EU: Countries give final approval to 2040 climate target for 90% emissions cut 3 China: More than 80% of crude steel capacity achieved...
Power Demand Spikes as Heat and Humidity Soar in Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu’s power demand surged past 20,000 MW this week, reaching a peak of 20,211 MW – the highest daily load of the year and just shy of the all‑time record set in 2024. Daily electricity consumption climbed to 416.284 million units, driven by...
California Solar‑Battery System Doubles Nuclear Output Reliably
California’s solar and batteries can now produce almost twice the constant output, day and night, as its nuclear plant, at the same reliability as the nuclear plant https://www.youtube.com/shorts/pGwQu57-khk
Osaki Electric Partners with Kyocera, Taiwan Plastics on EMS Development
Osaki Electric signs EMS development pact with Kyocera, Taiwan Plastics #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/YkyZX5FjvZ
Sunsure Energy Signs Solar PPAs with Daeseung Group Firms in Tamil Nadu
Sunsure Energy has signed long‑term solar power purchase agreements with Daeseung Autoparts India and Ilgahng Automotive, both part of South Korea’s Daesung Group, to supply power from its 75 MW Ilayangudi plant in Tamil Nadu. The contracts will deliver about eight million...
Keeping Nuclear Cuts Fossil Use and Electricity Costs
Being anti nuclear is ok! But giving it some thought and checking your assumptions might be a decent idea. Nuclear is surprisingly one of the cleanest and SAFEST forms of energy generation. And at the limit, one of the cheapest...
Fossil Gas Electricity Drops
Fossil gas use for electricity down 59.5% in 2026 versus 2023 in the world's 4th-largest economy. 16th-straight and 43rd of 66 days in 2026 with >100% WindWaterSolar on California's main grid Fossil gas use continues to plummet as solar & batteries...
From Sensors to Evidence: Why Automated Buildings Need Environmental Memory
Building automation has evolved from simple sensor networks to real‑time control platforms that optimize comfort and energy use. However, most systems are designed for immediate visibility rather than preserving a lasting, tamper‑proof record of environmental conditions. The article argues that...
BYD's Flash Charger Boosts EV Range 10%‑70% in 5 Minutes
BYD’s new flash ⚡️ charging station can charge an EV from 10% to 70% in 5 minutes 🚀 via @XH_Lee23 #EV #solar https://t.co/wTMqoUmnMo
ACES 220 MW Utah Hydrogen Project Nears Completion
The Hydrogen Stream: ACES 220 MW Utah project nears completion #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/dYlvHUVKBW
M-SAAVE Completes Humanitarian UAV Mission and Launches New Clean Air Initiative
The University of Michigan M‑SAAVE student team completed a five‑year Humanitarian Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Mission (HUM) with Air Serv International, showcasing a modular aircraft capable of aid drops and RGB/infrared imaging. The team delivered a comprehensive technical package to Air...
Bluetti Unveils Elite 300, Tiniest 3 kWh Power Station
Bluetti launching Elite 300, world’s smallest 3 kWh portable power station #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/2LslwEAOQq
Backfilled Cellar Boxes Protect Soil, Prevent Larger Blowouts
But some of ya’ll think solar ruins farmland forever? Fortunately what you don’t see is the cellar box that is backfilled to help prevent soil impaction. But imagine the amount contamination that occurs during pre-drill/drill/completion/frac/mid-stream etc. Now you might be inclined...
Tesla Preps to Build Its Most Massive Supercharger Yet: 400+ V4 Stalls
Tesla is set to construct its largest Supercharger hub, Eddie World 2, in Yermo, California, featuring over 400 V4 charging stalls across six phases. Phase 1 will begin later this year with 72 high‑power stalls, expanding to more than double the current...
Greece Launches 130 MW Agrivoltaics Application Process
Greece to open applications for 130 MW agrivoltaics plan #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/xTTD1FvrD7
Chinese PV Polysilicon Prices Fall as Capacity Idles
Chinese PV Industry Brief: Polysilicon prices slide amid low operating rates #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/JsM63FU7l1
India Announces Standards of Green Ammonia, Methanol to Accelerate Trade of Green Hydrogen Derivatives
India’s Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has issued the first national standards for green ammonia and green methanol, defining strict emission thresholds of 0.38 kg CO₂‑eq per kg of ammonia and 0.44 kg CO₂‑eq per kg of methanol. The standards outline...
Most Drivers Fine With Level 1/2; Fast Charging Costs $0.99/kWh
The vast majority of folks don’t need charging this fast. But awesome that we can do it and I hope people know this will cost $0.99/kWh in infrastructure. For most folks level 1 and level 2 charging works.
UK Grid Software Slashes MV Solar Connection Time
UK grid software cuts MV solar connection quotes to 15 minutes #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/0Op94VhvSL
US AI Boom Creates Big Market Opportunity for Renewable Gas
The United States is experiencing a rapid surge in artificial‑intelligence workloads, prompting a projected 30 percent increase in electricity demand by 2030. To satisfy this growth, utilities are turning to renewable natural gas (RNG) as a low‑carbon, dispatchable fuel for data...
Renewables Boost Ukraine’s Grid Resilience Against Attacks
Three real-world examples, all occurring at the same time, of how fossil-fuels create energy security risks and distributed WindWaterSolar reduces them 1) Ukraine builds new power grid w/solar, wind, batteries that better withstands Russian attacks https://t.co/NX5wIKD79L
World's Largest Grid-Forming Hybrid Storage Plant Debuts in China
Vanadium flow and lithium-ion combine in world’s largest grid-forming hybrid storage plant in China #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/ClvByN9Wis
The Hidden Potential of Trump’s Critical Minerals Stockpile – by Rebecca Egan McCarthy (Grist.org – March 5, 2026)
Despite a broader rollback of renewable-friendly policies, the Trump administration has accelerated efforts to build a domestic critical‑minerals stockpile. The move targets metals essential for both advanced military hardware and clean‑energy technologies, aiming to reduce U.S. reliance on China. By...
World‑record 15.45% Efficiency for Kesterite Solar Cell
Chinese Academy of Sciences achieves world record efficiency of 15.45% for kesterite solar cell #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/Ek1Po8Djpf
NY Wastewater Plant Swaps Diesel for Battery Backup
Batteries replace diesel backup at wastewater plant in New York #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/7eF7S60bM9 https://t.co/SRDbgLppIC
Coal-to-Gas Conversions Approved for Two Arizona Power Plants
Arizona regulators unanimously approved the conversion of coal‑fired units at the Springerville and Coronado power plants to natural gas. Tucson Electric Power’s Springerville conversion is budgeted between $170 million and $200 million and targets gas operation by 2030, while Salt River Project’s...
Renewables Ensure Stable Costs Amid Middle East Turmoil
Geopolitical turmoil in the Middle East once again shows that reliance on volatile oil and gas exposes economies to price shocks. Renewables, electrification and storage offer more stable long term energy costs and stronger energy security. https://t.co/7ejmElNKxi
Aggressive EV Adopters Cushion Oil Price Shocks; US Lags
Countries that have adopted electric vehicles the most aggressively will suffer the least from oil price spikes. The US, of course, is not one of those. [Corrected graph.] https://t.co/jl1blEELO0
Chinese Team Achieves 19.1% Ultra‑stable Polymer Solar Cell
Chinese scientists build ‘ultra-stable’ polymer solar cell with 19.1% efficiency #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/ldPwyTjl1G
Rural America Embraces Data Centers for Energy Growth
How to Sell Rural America on Data Centers #energysky -- via Heatmap News https://t.co/E2p1KFZhVL https://t.co/rpB7YDfHpH
China's EV Exports Boost Global Shift From Oil
China exported EVs to many countries around the world last year including Indonesia and Mexico. Many countries have plans to reduce their dependence on imported oil. This effort will be accelerated. https://t.co/7qYWV5pWKi
Ideal Heating Unveils Monobloc Propane Heat Pump for Commercial Use
Ideal Heating launches new monobloc propane heat pump for commercial buildings #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/478bxEEIM2
Qcells Restarts Georgia Solar Production After Customs Halt
Qcells resumes solar panel production at Georgia factories following customs-related furlough #energysky -- via pv magazine usa: https://t.co/5PK0FNVNbg
China on Track for 100% Renewable Energy by 2051
As a result of China's rapid installation of WindWaterSolar, China can reach 100% WWS across all energy sectors by 2051 if it continues installing at this rate and electrifies all energy. The U.S. and India - only 100 years later https://t.co/Uzltn86O33
Model Shows Land‑Efficient Path for U.S. Solar Growth
New model reveals pathway for land-efficient U.S. solar expansion #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/jILgjwj23C
Community Battery Paired with Solar Boosts Regional Resilience
Community battery launches next to community solar system, to help power regional resilience #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/LvLNLGL7PH https://t.co/fwiiewSy2A
Solar and Batteries Outperform Nuclear in Cost and Speed
So what's the purpose of nuclear? CA had enough solar+batteries in 2025 to produce a constant 4 GW every minute of 90% of days in 2025 plus more power during other hours 4 GW=180% of the constant 2.2 GW DC nuc plant,...
Australian Startup Scales Up Printed Solar Technology
Australian startup scaling up printed solar technology #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/UMkegkWcSv https://t.co/pIaYIMCHiw
Renewables and EVs: Natural Hedges Against Fossil Price Swings
Renewables are a hedge against volatile coal and gas prices. Electric vehicles are a hedge against volatile oil / gasoline prices.
Australia’s First Solar‑battery Hybrid Joins Main Grid
Last panel goes up at first solar-battery hybrid project to connect to Australia’s main grid #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/tb5PxgANt4 https://t.co/8kxzbdDkVf
Solar Remains Top‑rated, yet GOP Vilifies It
Interestingly, solar never got polarized among the US populace. For 20 years, it's polled as the most popular energy source in the US, by wide margins, across the country. It's just that certain members of the GOP political class hated...
Inverter Approach Offers Cheaper Alternative to DTT, Lab Finds
US national lab highlights inverter approach as cheaper alternative to DTT #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/Tnle3OYaMQ
Virginia Compels Google to Disclose Data Center Details
Why Virginia Forced Google to Spill Its Data Center Secrets #energysky -- via Heatmap News https://t.co/iFmw63s4Oa https://t.co/wsE85RobBs
Electrifying Sydney‑Melbourne Freight Pays Back in Under Four Years
Electrifying all road freight between Sydney and Melbourne is a no brainer: The payback is less than 4 years #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/c9lBrAwKGN https://t.co/bLDZIjZQQ5
Trump’s Tech Energy Pledge: Genuine or PR Stunt?
Trump asks tech titans to sign an energy pledge, but is it just PR? #energysky -- via Canary Media: https://t.co/Dwehx3RcZ6