IEA PVPS Trends in PV Applications 2016
For the media release go here. The “Trends Report” is one of the IEA PVPS’ flagship publications and a worldwide reference regarding the global photovoltaic market development. The unique series of...
View ArticleReport: PV Potential in Brisbane
The report includes: An assessment of PV Potential in Brisbane CBD An estimate of the potential impact of rooftop PV on local electricity consumption and emissions Identification of rooftops with the...
View ArticleIEA PVPS Evaluation
This report summarises a questionnaire about the performance of IEA–PVPS. It was undertaken between Nov 2016 and Jan 2016 The post IEA PVPS Evaluation appeared first on APVI.
View ArticleSolar Potential of the Sydney CBD & LGA
Commissioned by the NSW government, the APVI has released its survey of the Solar Potential of the Sydney CBD and local government area. Contact ceo@apvi.org.au for high resolution images. The post...
View ArticlePV in Australia 2016
The media release summary can be found here. The APVI represents Australia in the International Energy Agency Photovoltaic Power Systems Program (IEA PVPS). This report is part of Australia’s...
View ArticleGuideline to Introducing Quality Renewable Energy Technician Training Programs
This document is intended as a guide for The Renewable Energy Industry, Multi-Lateral and Bi- Lateral Donors and Government Ministries/Departments that want to introduce competency based quality...
View ArticleReport: PV Potential in Canberra
The report includes: An assessment of PV Potential in Canberra CBD An estimate of the potential impact of rooftop PV on local electricity consumption and emissions Identification of rooftops with the...
View ArticleSpatial Analysis of Solar Potential in Melbourne
Key Findings: The Australian PV Institute analysis shows that Melbourne LGA could generate more than 12% of its electricity needs from its own rooftops, with the installation of 461 MW of solar on its...
View ArticleSpatial Analysis of Solar Potential in Adelaide
Key Findings Our analysis shows that Adelaide CBD could generate more than 25% of its electricity needs from its own rooftops, with the installation of 129 MW of solar on CBD rooftops. Using the...
View ArticleIEA PVPS 2018 Snapshot Report
The post IEA PVPS 2018 Snapshot Report appeared first on APVI.
View ArticlePV in Australia 2017
The APVI represents Australia in the International Energy Agency Photovoltaic Power Systems Program (IEA PVPS). This report is part of Australia’s contribution to this program. This report is...
View ArticleTask 12 report: Human Health Risk Assessment Methods for PV. Part 1: Fire Risks
This report presents an analysis of potential human health impacts associated with chemical release from modules during a building fire for three PV technologies, focusing on airborne release of the...
View ArticleSolar Trends Report for Solar Citizens
This report was commissioned by Solar Citizens and written by some of the brightest minds at UNSW Sydney and the Australian PV Institute. It shines the light on the exciting progress that Australian...
View ArticleIEA PVPS Snapshot of Global PV 2019
This report is a global snapshot of PV developments that is compiled by the International Energy Agency Photovoltaic Power Systems Programme. It reports on the global uptake by region and by country,...
View ArticleHow Much Rooftop Solar can be Installed in Australia?
This report estimates the total potential for rooftop solar to be 179 gigawatts with an annual energy output of 245 terawatt-hours. It was produced in collaboration with the University of New South...
View ArticleSolar Awareness for Tradespeople
This guide and associated short course have been developed by GSES to inform other tradespeople how to work safely near existing solar systems. It can be downloaded for free here. Currently there are...
View ArticlePV in Australia 2018
The APVI represents Australia in the International Energy Agency Photovoltaic Power Systems Program (IEA PVPS). This report is part of Australia’s contribution to this program. This report is...
View ArticleAustralia’s Contribution to the IEA PVPS Global Snapshot Report 2019
This is Australia’s annual contribution to the International Energy Agency’s “Snapshot of Global PV Markets” that is compiled under the Photovoltaic Power Systems Programme. The Snapshot of Global...
View ArticlePV Potential in Perth
Download the full report as a PDF here This research uses the data and methodologies behind the APVI Solar Potential Tool (SunSPoT), developed by researchers at UNSW, to estimate the Solar Potential...
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National Survey Report of PV Power Applications in Australia 2019
The APVI represents Australia in the International Energy Agency Photovoltaic Power Systems Program (IEA PVPS). This report is part of Australia’s contribution to this program. This report is...
View ArticleSunny side up: how schools, prisons and libraries can power Queensland’s...
This report looks at the solar rooftop opportunities on public buildings in five diverse local government areas (LGAs) — Brisbane, Cairns, Logan, Gladstone and Townsville — and provides a case study...
View ArticlePowering a sporting nation: Rooftop solar potential of Australian soccer, AFL...
Research by UNSW and APVI shows there is a lead role for AFL, cricket and soccer clubs, associations and national governing organisations to play in mitigating the impacts of climate change in...
View ArticleNational Survey Report of PV Power Applications in Australia 2020
The APVI represents Australia in the International Energy Agency Photovoltaic Power Systems Program (IEA PVPS). This annual report is part of Australia’s contribution to this program. This report is...
View ArticleQualification of PV Power Plants using Mobile Test Equipment
The IEA PVPS has released a new report that focuses on On-site inspection methods that are helpful tools to identify the drivers for underperforming PV power plants. Their particular strength is that...
View ArticleBIPV Design Methods and Workflows in Australia
This study identified methods, approaches and workflows in BIPV design and analysis in the Australian context. They can be categorised under: workflows and methods used in solar irradiation modelling...
View ArticleFire Safety Requirements of Applying BIPV in Australia
This report focuses on the fire safety requirements applied to BIPV used as part of façades and roof, determined by the National Construction Code (NCC) and associated Australian Standards for...
View ArticleOpportunities for Australian solar neighbourhood planning following COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has initiated an accelerated realisation of the importance of how we source and consume energy in our daily lives. Widespread household lockdowns have placed an abrupt pause on...
View ArticleSolar Potential of Australian Social Housing Stock
Australia’s social and community housing could host as much as 1.8 Gigawatts (GW) of rooftop solar, allowing some of Australia’s most vulnerable energy consumers to benefit from the low cost of solar....
View ArticleCANVAS: Curtailment and Network Voltage Analysis Study Project Report
The Curtailment and Network Voltage Analysis Scoping Study (CANVAS) is a RACE for 2030 scoping study conducted by the Collaboration on Energy and Environmental Markets at UNSW, with industry partners...
View ArticleRooftop PV vs Centralised PV: A cost-benefit analysis
This techno-economic cost benefit analysis explores the potential benefits to to Power and Water Corporation (PWC) from installing distributed rooftop PV as opposed to centralised ground-mounted PV,...
View ArticleImpact of cloud forecasting on system ramp rates at Alpurrurulam’s off-grid...
Sky-camera based forecasting systems for solar PV generation are now a commonly used technology, and the value proposition for this technology in the specific context of small microgrids has been made...
View ArticleNational Survey Report of PV Power Applications in Australia 2021
The APVI represents Australia in the International Energy Agency Photovoltaic Power Systems Program (IEA PVPS). This annual report is part of Australia’s contribution to this program, and tracks...
View ArticleAustralia’s Solar Manufacturing Opportunity
Solar is positioned to be a global strategic energy source, delivering low-cost, easily deployed, distributed generation and offering significant economic benefits to Australia, with an abundant solar...
View ArticleNational Survey Report of PV Power Applications in Australia 2022
The APVI represents Australia in the International Energy Agency Photovoltaic Power Systems Program (IEA PVPS). This annual report is part of Australia’s contribution to this program, and tracks...
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Funding Announced for APVI’s PV Supply Chain ‘Silicon to Solar’ Study
The APVI today announced that it has received funding from ARENA to examine the opportunity for Australia to establish viable, relevant, and timely local manufacturing along the solar PV supply chain...
View ArticleSilicon to Solar (S2S) Study – Phase 1: Market Assessment Report
This report is an output of the S2S project that will assess whether parts of or the entire PV manufacturing value chain can be operational in Australia. It undertakes a market assessment of the...
View ArticlePV Manufacturing Session at 2023 APSRC
On Day 2 (Tues 6 Dec) of the 2023 APSRC, the PV Manufacturing Special Session included the following presentations, followed by a Panel Discussion: Dan Sturrock, ARENA, ‘The role of local manufacturing...
View ArticleSilicon to Solar: Foundations for Solar PV Manufacturing in Australia
The APVI’s Silicon to Solar (S2S) study examined the opportunity for Australia to establish viable, relevant, and timely local manufacturing along the solar PV supply chain. This spanned the production...
View ArticleScoping Study: Solar panel end-of-life management in Australia
End-of-life management is becoming an increasingly important consideration in the solar industry. This scoping study, Solar Panel End-of-Life Management in Australia, provides an in-depth analysis of...
View ArticleRooftop Solar Potential of Australian Housing Stock by Tenure and Dwelling Type
This report presents an assessment of the rooftop solar potential across Australia’s housing stock. It has a particular focus on social housing, apartments and private rental housing, three sectors...
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