Australia’s tiny pool of locally manufactured solar panels shrinks further, with the module range of NSW-based MSquare Energy de-listed by CEC.
MSquare Energy’s Australia-made solar modules de-listed by CEC
Rooftop solar crackdown kicks in, as new rules come into play
New rules aimed at weeding out shonky rooftop solar operators and dodgy practices come into effect around Australia in April. Here's what they will mean.
Solar Insiders Podcast: What we can learn from solar pioneers
Australia’s solar pioneers get together, SunDrive sets efficiency records, and ScoMo bin stickers go wild.
“Energy in abundance:” Q Cells launches solar and battery-based retail electricity offer
Q Cells launches retail energy plan for its home battery customers through a new entity called Arcstream, including option to join Victoria's virtual power plant pilot.
RACQ takes majority stake in leading PV installer, in pivot to solar and storage
Queensland motoring organisation takes majority stake in one of the state’s biggest solar companies, and flags new deal on panels and batteries.
Endeavour Energy fast-tracks plans for its first renewable, “islandable” microgrid
NSW distribution network company gets funding to fast-track its first community microgrid, a $4.8 million renewables based power system to power two coastal communities during grid outages.
Record year for home battery installs in Victoria, as national market slows
A record amount of home battery installations in Victoria in 2021 was not enough to deliver another year of growth for the Australian market.
Four critical lessons from Australia’s world-leading solar industry pioneers
The latest celebration of Australia's Solar Pioneers was as inspirational as ever, and a reminder of how much we can learn from the experiences of the past.
SolarEdge launches new smart home battery storage system in Australia
SolarEdge opens sales in Australia for its DC-coupled lithium-ion 9.7kWh Home Battery, alongside a new Energy Hub "high back-up power" inverter.
Great Solar Business Podcast: Down and dirty with ground mounts
Daniel Flannigan from US company Erthos discusses their revolutionary solar mounting system.
RACV pushes deeper into “cleaner energy” with launch of retail electricity offer
Insurance company extends reach into energy sector in its home state with the launch of a retail electricity offer, in partnership with Energy Locals.
Victoria rolls out 100-plus rooftop solar systems on community buildings
Victorian Labor government installs rooftop solar on 50 community facilities with a further 55 systems approved for installation over coming months.
Solar Insiders Podcast: The global rooftop boom
Global rooftop solar installations expected to reach nearly 100GW in 2025. As Australia’s solar pioneers get together.
What happens when a solar farm is flooded? Sunshine Coast project lives to tell the tale
Sunshine Coast Council’s 15MW Valdora solar farm was “substantially” inundated during the recent catastrophic floods. Here's how it played out.
Canadian Solar begins production of new 420W rooftop module
Canadian Solar kicks off mass production of new solar module targeting residential, commercial and industrial markets.
Car dealerships as microgrids: How electrification will transform car yards and bus depots
Car dealerships need to upgrade their electrical infrastructure – and fast – given more than half their sales will be coming from electric vehicles before the decade is out.
