Chinese solar giant announces conversion efficiency of 33.5% for silicon-perovskite tandem solar cells – a new record.
Longi sets record 33.5% efficiency for silicon-perovskite tandem solar cells
New incentives offered for home batteries – and to boost massive virtual power plant
Plans to establish a 2GW network of home solar and battery systems get a kick-along from green lending deal, on top of sign up bonuses.
Solar Insiders Podcast: Solar recycling vs solar recovery
Rob Gell from Solar Recovery Corp on why recycling is not the best solution to Australia’s solar waste problem – and how his company hopes to set a new path.
First Nations communities swelter without power. Why isn’t there solar on every rooftop?
Rooftop solar can work well for homes in remote First Nations communities – and stop them being cut off from power. So why isn't it widely available?
Trina says new solar cell technology will take efficiency to 30 pct, and beyond
Chinese solar giant unveils new n-type i-TOPCon Advanced technology, which paves the way for boosting solar cell efficiency beyond 30%.
Should rooftop solar retailers sell air source heat pumps too?
Air source heat pumps are starting to eat the lunch of rooftop solar. The retailers that manage to sell and install both will come out on top.
Free online calculator to count huge savings from going electric and quitting gas
Free online tool will help households understand when and why to electrify everything – and how the humble hot water heat pump can crush power costs.
Solar hot water sales hit record high as households look beyond PV for savings
New data reveals a dark horse in the race to cut home energy bills – solar hot water systems charted their biggest ever monthly installs in May.
Big battery switches on to power island community through tourist peaks
A 5MW/10MWh lithium-ion phosphate battery energy system has been switched on, ready to help power a popular tourist destination through holiday peaks.
Rooftop solar tariffs trimmed as regulator urges more self consumption
NSW solar households could get slightly less for the solar they export to the grid come July, despite forecasts of a further jump in power prices.
“Beautiful,” ethical solar: 1komma5 begins delivery of high-end German rooftop module
A new rooftop solar panel coming to Australia this year promises German-made quality, good looks, and high ethical standards.
Council taps Redflow battery system to help power animal shelter
A 30kWh zinc-bromine flow battery storage system will guarantee a constant power supply for animal rehoming centre experiencing regular grid outages.
Solar Insiders Podcast: Solar, batteries and landlords
Solar Victoria’s Stan Krpan on the new incentives for rooftop solar and battery storage. Plus: Should landlords be required to install rooftop solar?
“Powerful alliance:” Big names in solar and battery storage join forces
Australia’s leading solar distributor forms strategic global partnership with one of world's leading energy storage providers, to drive "exponential growth."
Shop around to beat electricity price hikes? It’s not as easy as it should be
As electricity prices continue to rise, consumers are being told to shop around for the best deal. But where do you start? And how do you compare retailers?
Regulator taps new power to disqualify dodgy solar installer from SRES
Clean Energy Regulator issues first ever notice of intention to declare a solar installer ineligible to participate in the national rooftop PV incentive scheme.
