Australian-headquartered solar panel distributor vying to become “the Amazon of clean energy” has secured funding from a Chinese venture capital firm.
Australia solar distributor lands Chinese funds to help it become “Amazon” of global PV
Home batteries are booming, but can supply keep up – and are consumers choosing wisely?
Experts warn consumers to choose their discounted home batteries wisely, as a new report points to supply shortfalls as a "potential short-term cloud" on booming market horizon.
Solar Insiders Podcast: The “zero-cost” VPP with big plans for empty rooftops
National Renewable Network CEO Alan Hunter on his company's mission to get home solar and storage to the masses. Plus news of the week.
SwitchedOn podcast: The “poles and wires” company busting to get into solar hubs
An Ausgrid trial will put solar on unused commercial rooftops and deliver cheaper electricity for locals. CEO Marc England explains why it should be allowed to swim outside its lane.
Regulator comes down hard on solar installer for rooftop rebate breaches
Another rooftop solar installer embroiled in a wide-ranging investigation has been permanently suspended from participating in the national rebate scheme.
Australia’s only solar manufacturer launches new generation of PV panels
Australia’s only solar module manufacturer launches new generation of panels, available in both 440 and 475 watt and module efficiency of around 22 per cent.
Glass-glass and all class: New “ultra black” solar module launches in Australia
Premium solar panel manufacturer launches new “ultra black” glass-glass, bifacial solar module on the Australian market.
Home battery payback can be slashed to just four years with rebate and VPP, study finds
A new deep-dive into the economics of home batteries has found the payback period could be as low as four years, when factoring in rebates and VPP participation.
Solar Insiders Podcast: Start me up
EnergyLab CEO Megan Fisher on the vital role start-up funding, mentoring and acceleration is playing in the evolution of consumer energy. Plus the news of the week.
Gas exodus: Tens of thousands of households flock to discounted electric heating, hot water
New data shows 99,000 households participated in the Victorian Energy Upgrades scheme in the first half of 2025, two-thirds of them for discounted electric heating or hot water.
Tesla Powerwall rival launches new all-in-one AC home battery in Australia
Californian energy technology company and home battery pioneer – but not Tesla – has launched a new all-in-one AC-coupled battery system in Australia.
Home battery installs near 30,000 as rebate delivers six-months of uptake in six weeks
Australian households have installed nearly 30,000 home batteries in six weeks since the launch of the federal rebate – around the same amount as was installed in the entire first six months of 2024.
SwitchedOn podcast: Heat or eat? The alarming rise of energy hardship
New data reveals one in five Australian households are vulnerable to energy hardship — and the story goes far beyond high bills.
From PV panels to pink bats: Big spend on home energy upgrades for “people who need it most”
Federal and state governments tip $18m into community housing energy upgrades including rooftop solar, air conditioning, heat pump hot water, and ceiling insulation.
Thousands flock to upstart retailer VPP as home battery rebate bears fruit
The retailer behind one of Australia's most popular virtual power plants says nearly 3,000 new customers signed up in the first month of the home battery rebate.
A lot of spare capacity: Why we don’t need to supersize the grid to power an electric future
New research shows that by shifting electric vehicle charging and water heating to underused times of day, we can electrify homes and transport without overloading the grid or needing to build costly new infrastructure.
