New bifacial rooftop solar module arrives in Australia with N-type back-contact, dual-glass and a a 30-year linear performance warranty.
“One of best on market:” Dual glass module promises “decades” of solar power
Solar, battery and VPP participation “built in” to vanguard new housing development
New residential development to include rooftop solar, batteries and virtual power plant participation as standard, as two companies team up to deliver sustainable housing.
“Risk of fire:” Australia’s top-selling home battery brand issues energy controller recall
The darling of Australia's federal rebate-boosted home battery boom has issued a product recall following limited reports of overheating AC plugs.
Solar Insiders Podcast: Silicon, silver and sliding doors
Neeraj Das from ElecSome on the huge economic and resource opportunity solar recycling presents for Australia – and how close we are to stuffing it up. Plus news of the week.
Going solar, ditching gas: More federal funds tipped into state energy upgrades
Ten local governments share in more than $8 million in federal funding through the latest tranche of the Community Energy Upgrades Fund.
SwitchedOn podcast: Energy retailers are greenwashing – and the government program that lets them
With a legal victory under its belt, Parents for Climate turns its sights to claims made by other energy retailers, and the government sanctioned scheme that endorses them.
Regulator says “same name, different price” electricity bill trap is ripping off consumers
Regulator says hundreds of thousands of customers are on more expensive versions of retail electricity plans that offer a cheaper alternative under the same name.
Solar panel “upcycling” plant makes fresh progress in shaky market
Victorian solar panel recycler makes key upgrades to its facility in the state’s east, just weeks after Australia's largest e-waste recycler entered voluntary administration.
SwitchedOn podcast: The power of good rules, building trust in the energy transition
The Senate hearings on information integrity on climate and energy reveal how deeply divided the debate has become about renewables. The ANU's Professor Sara Bice explains the key role of strong regulation.
Got an electric hot water system? Here’s the cheapest way to save electricity
By all means investigate the "electrify everything" approach, but don’t ignore the possibility of a much cheaper and easier way of making a start on controlling your electricity use.
New funds, new rules to boost community electrification and rooftop solar for heritage houses
NSW councils share in $21m in federal funds for community energy upgrades, while state changes rules to allow solar on heritage buildings.
Will “solar sharer” kill the rooftop PV industry?
As the hype around "free solar" starts to die down, it's important to ask how much "damage", if any, this policy will do to the rooftop PV market.
Battery tsunami slows to a mere flood as installers struggle to keep pace with demand
Is this the first indicator of a plateau? Latest data shows Australia's booming home battery market being tempered by industry constraints.
Tindo makes $1,000 bet that its Australian made panels can “stand the test of time”
Australia's only solar panel manufacturer adds an extra later of warranty to its premium PV products, offering cash to customers claiming module replacement.
Solar Insiders Podcast: Would you like electrification with that?
Energy Efficiency Council CEO Luke Menzel on how Australia must take a smorgasbord approach to home energy to make the most of Labor's free solar plan. Plus, news of the week.
“Getting off gas:” Electrification initiative targets not-for-profits and social enterprises
An electric delivery van with a solar powered fridge and a suite of electric appliances to replace gas are being funded through a new donations-backed initiative.
