Chinese solar manufacturing giant says it has developed the world’s first industrial-standard PV module delivering over 800 watts of maximum power.
China solar giant unveils world’s first 800W-plus PV module
Bunnings hits 100 pct renewables – including rooftop solar at 163 sites, and counting
Australian hardware and garden store giant says it has reached 100 per cent renewables, with a mix of on and off-site solar, wind and generation certificates.
“Cheapest domestic energy there’s ever been:” How rooftop solar has slashed bills for all
Data used to showcase the downward impact of renewable energy on power prices contained a stunning and timely reminder: nothing has crushed household energy bills like rooftop solar.
SwitchedOn podcast: The first question to ask if you want to install a community battery
Most so-called ‘community batteries’ are actually installed by electricity networks, but this local group managed to navigate the significant financial, regulatory and system hurdles.
Energy complaints surge as households struggle with rising bills
Rising energy bills are driving a surge in complaints. The NSW Energy Ombudsman wants better consumer protections and retailer accountability.
“Ignore the green fluff:” Australians are being misled about sustainable electrical appliance choices
Australians are often being misled when they try to make sustainable electrical appliance choices, and consumer law isn’t doing enough to protect them.
EV giant joins home battery market with “innovative” mix and match offering
China EV giant bows to trend of offering "complete solutions" for home energy, with launch of two residential battery storage systems and two inverters.
SwitchedOn podcast: Energy complaints are soaring and consumers need better protection
NSW Energy and Water Ombudsman Janine Young unpacks the surge in energy complaints and explores what stronger consumer protections should look like.
Home battery installs are taking off, report says. A federal rebate would make them rocket
New data shows home battery installations had a bumper second half in 2024 – but still only a fraction of solar homes have invested in storage.
“100 pct useful:” How solar and battery helped one family – and neighbours – power through Cyclone Alfred
Anibal Zarate's family lived so well through Tropical Cyclone Alfred that even his sceptical neighbours now see solar and battery storage as the way of the future.
State funds 88 Powerwall 3 batteries to slash charity group’s energy bills
Round two of state battery program announces new winners, including a major charity group to slash energy costs, provide emergency back-up power.
Utility unveils plan to build the electric power grid of the future − alongside the old one
A people powered experiment is underway in the US that could change how communities generate and distribute power in the future.
SwitchedOn Podcast: Electrify everything … but mind the greenwash
New research finds Australia lags in providing transparency on appliance lifespan and maintenance, making it harder for people to electrify efficiently and responsibly.
Is your home battery spilling power? The hidden cost of inefficient energy storage
Research shows a big range between the most and least efficient household battery storage systems. Here's why this could be a big problem.
Smart tech, dumb assumptions: Why energy consumers don’t behave like the industry expects
The energy industry needs to design products and services that align with how people actually live, rather than expecting them to fundamentally change their behaviour to fit industry models.
Commercial rooftop solar is booming – but is household PV a victim of its own success?
Commercial rooftop solar had its best year of growth in 2024, but there is a cloud over the residential sector. Changes are afoot.
