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Battery/Storage, News, Solar
Redback unveils two new home batteries with “more storage”
Sophie Vorrath12 May 20210 comments

Two new lithium-ion home batteries – 9.6kwh and 14kWh – launched in Sydney ahead of going on sale in the second half of 2021.

Podcasts, Solar
New podcast: Great Solar Business
Nigel Morris6 May 20210 comments

Welcome to RenewEconomy’s newest podcast, in which Nigel Morris deep-dives into what makes a great solar business, and how to learn from the past and prepare for the future so that your business thrives.

Solar, News
Push to ban solar cold-calling intensifies, as company fined $3m
Sophie Vorrath6 May 20210 comments

Victorian company found guilty in the Federal Court of using a “deceptive ruse” to market rooftop solar systems fined $3 million, director banned from business.

Solar, Policy
Rooftop solar regulator sets sights on installers who shirk the rules
Sophie Vorrath5 May 20210 comments

Clean Energy Regulator to deploy “sophisticated analytical model” to catch out Clean Energy Council accredited installers making false STC statements or claims.

Energy Efficiency, News, Solar
Giving gas the flick can save households thousands, study says
Sophie Vorrath5 May 20210 comments

Study finds all-electric homes with solar and no gas appliances could save WA households up to $10,500 over 10 years compared to dual fuel homes without solar.

Solar
REC Group launches greener, more powerful pure black solar panels
Sophie Vorrath5 May 20210 comments

Singapore-based REC Group to begin deliveries of Alpha Pure Black panel series in July, after official launch of the up to 405W lead-free modules.

Solar
Rooftop solar stays on track for record year, despite slow April
Sophie Vorrath4 May 20210 comments

Australia's residential and commercial rooftop solar market has delivered its first market contraction for the year.

Other Renewables, Battery/Storage, Off-Grid, Solar
Ergon to shift Thursday Island from diesel to renewable microgrids
Sophie Vorrath30 Apr 20210 comments

Queensland utility calls for expressions of interest for renewable energy solutions for two diesel fuel-dependent remote communities.

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Policy, Solar, Tariffs
NSW solar households to get paid less for daytime exports, more for evening peak
Sophie Vorrath30 Apr 20210 comments

NSW pricing regulator recommends further cuts to all-day solar FiT price range, but also proposes time-dependent benchmarks, to incentivise exports in afternoon peak.

Podcasts
Solar Insiders Podcast: Rooftop solar is killing coal
Giles Parkinson and Nigel Morris29 Apr 20210 comments

New data highlights rooftop solar is pushing down prices, and pushing coal out of the market. Plus: Solar industry reunites in Opera House bar.

Solar, News, Off-Grid
Unique off-grid solar project debuts Sunport flexible modules
Joshua S Hill29 Apr 20210 comments

Sunport Power installs Japanese off-grid solar project using the company’s metal wrap through (MWT) technology, which boasts flexibility and greater solar efficiency.

Solar, Battery/Storage
Musk admits Tesla made “significant mistakes” with Solar Roof rollout
Sophie Vorrath28 Apr 20210 comments

Tesla CEO concedes “some significant mistakes” were made in rollout of integrated glass Solar Roof, after reports that installation costs have blown out for existing customers.

Battery/Storage
Canberra ‘green’ suburb to feature Tesla megapack in suburban big battery project
Michael Mazengarb28 Apr 20210 comments

Canberra will become host to a suburban big battery project as part of a plan to establish one of the 'greenest' new suburb developments in Australia.

Solar, News
Longi Solar launches Hi-MO module series, pitched at rooftops
Sophie Vorrath27 Apr 20210 comments

Longi formally launches Hi-MO 4m module, with three products delivering up to 460W capacity and with up to 21% efficiency.

Battery/Storage, Solar
Musk says Tesla will only sell Solar Roof and panels with Powerwall batteries
Sophie Vorrath22 Apr 20210 comments

Batteries included: Tesla CEO tweets that Tesla will only sell its solar products, including the integrated solar glass tile roof, with its Powerwall batteries.

Solar, Battery/Storage, Software/Gadgets
Deakin Uni launches renewable microgrid, with Australia’s biggest on-campus solar farm
Sophie Vorrath22 Apr 20210 comments

Renewable energy microgrid that includes 2MWh of battery storage and Australia’s largest on-campus solar farm at 7MW, switched on at Deakin University.

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