Australia ranked as country with world’s highest installed solar PV capacity per capita – at roughly 644W per person – in latest global stocktake by International Energy Agency.
Australia leads the world on solar per capita – at 664 watts per person
Solar Insiders Podcast: The biggest solar stories of 2020
In the last episode of the year, we take a look at the biggest solar stories of 2020.
Daytime power tariffs slashed to just eight cents a kWh to soak up rooftop solar
Synergy to offer a "Midday Saver" tariff of just 8c/kWh in a bid to help soak up the abundant rooftop solar energy supply.
Solar installer helicopters in 3,700 panels for massive NSW rooftop installation
Smart Commercial Solar enlisted the help of a helicopter to air-lift more than 3,700 solar panels into position for a job commissioned by Frasers Property Industrial.
LG Chem home battery recall extended to Australia
A voluntary recall for a select number of LG Chem’s popular home battery the RESU10H has been extended to Australia, based on concerns around fire safety.
LG Chem “flexes” energy storage muscle with new home battery range, and new name
LG Energy Solution has three new home battery offerings, including a 16kWh unit and a compact modular unit, which are due to hit the Australian market in 2021.
NSW shopping centre signs massive 10MW solar, 20MWh battery microgrid deal
A shopping centre in Narellan NSW will install biggest of its kind solar and battery embedded network to offer its retail tenants a 20% discount to grid power.
RACV donates solar and batteries to power regional bushfire shelters
RACV Solar will donate and install 28 rooftop solar and battery storage systems at designated “safe places” and bushfire shelters in regional towns across Victoria.
Retailer’s first “shared” community battery to be located in NSW coal country
Enova Community Energy names Kurri Kurri, in NSW Hunter Region, as the site for its first "shared battery" – a part of the retailer's peer-to-peer solar trading trial.
Gruyere gold mine adds solar and battery with new hybrid microgrid
Gold Fields taps APA Group to add 13MW solar and 4.4MW/4.4MWh battery storage to existing gas power facility at its jointly owned Gruyere gold mine in W.A.
LG Chem home batteries recalled in US over fire safety concerns
LG Chem North America issues voluntary recall for some of its RESU 10H home batteries, after a handful of reports of “thermal events” and damage to property.
Solar Insiders Podcast: How one old hippy survived the Solar Coaster
Solar veteran, and "former hippy", Stuart Watson on how he got into the solar industry, and his recent adventures on his Solar Coaster electric yacht. Plus: Installation records tumble in November.
AGL offers “all-in-one” solar and battery bundle as it seeks to boost virtual power plant
AGL Energy offers zero up-front solar and battery bundle, backed by low-interest finance and offering a $1,000 discount for customers who sign up to the VPP.
Rooftop solar installation records tumble again in November, as NSW leads the way
Australia’s rooftop solar market just keeps on punching, delivering growth of more than 10% in November and setting a new record to round out 2020.
Regulator tightens net against rooftop solar non-compliance and fraud
Clean Energy Regulator to establish solar panel serial number ledger to further protect against fraudulent certificate claims in small-scale renewable energy scheme.
Schneider Electric hybrid inverter certified for use in Australian homes
Schneider Electric's XW Pro IEC inverter meets CEC safety requirements, paving the way for its use in Australian homes.
