Works begin on 12MW ground-mounted solar array for SA Water reservoir that supplies the drinking water for nearly half of metropolitan Adelaide.
Solar drinking water for Adelaide, as Happy Valley Reservoir adds 5B array
Wind power for households promised by 6-bladed vertical axis turbines
IceWind launched vertical axis turbines in US, opening up the possibility for households to generate their own wind-powered electricity.
City of Hobart proposes higher price to buy rooftop solar from residents
City of Hobart proposes acting as virtual power hub, by buying rooftop solar directly from residents at higher rate than FiT and using it to power daytime operations.
Solar Insiders Podcast: 5B’s solar revolution takes global scale
Australian solar innovator 5B is enjoying an incredible year - more local deployments, signing for the world’s biggest solar farm, and attracting interest from US energy giant. Co-founder Chris McGrath explains why.
My home battery and solar system: How it performed in its first year
One year after installing home solar and Tesla battery storage, I decided to do some analysis on how the system performed technically and financially over the year. Here's what it found.
10 things rooftop solar installers can do in Melbourne’s Stage 4 lockdown
There's a lot rooftop solar companies can't do under Melbourne's current Stage 4 restrictions, but what can they do? Here's a list.
North-facing rooftop solar panels rarely best for consumers – or the grid
University of South Australia study finds that when it comes to solar self-consumption, optimal panel placement is rarely towards the equator.
JinkoSolar unveils 610W solar module at Shanghai expo
The head-spinning global race to higher power solar panels continues, with JinkoSolar unveiling its new 610W Tiger Pro TR module at the SNEC PV Power Expo in Shanghai.
Virtual ‘big battery’ proposes to get South Australia’s grid out of hot water
Metering company Intellihub proposes to transform South Australia’s 200,0000-odd residential electric hot water systems into a massive solar battery, to help solve grid stability problems.
Another Australian solar project contractor hits the wall, administrators called in
Another big solar contractor has hit the wall in the Australian solar industry, with R&L Solar Constructions - a company operating in some of the country's best known projects - placed in voluntary administration on Monday.
W.A. launches “solar schools” VPP pilot in Goldfields region
W.A. government plans to transform up to 10 schools into solar and battery enabled virtual power plants kicks off with Kalgoorlie-Boulder Community High School.
Melbourne airport’s massive behind-the-meter solar farm nears completion
One of Australia's largest behind-the-meter solar installations nears completion at Melbourne Airport, which is set to cut costs and carbon emissions.
Tesla batteries to help take Townsville Catholic Diocese 100% renewable
A north Queensland solar project that has the blessing of the Pope will addd just under 8MWh of Tesla battery storage, and help take the Townsville Diocese fossil free.
Home battery storage installations and inquiries boosted by Covid, says Senec
Senec Australia MD says consumer interest in home battery uptake has increased during Coronavirus, as people become more aware of the benefits of solar storage.
Solar Insiders Podcast: Solar’s battle with Covid-19 pandemic
The raw data suggests the solar industry is not being battered badly by the Covid-19 pandemic. But it is throwing up hurdles for those seeking to plough through.
ACT free energy advice program extended to renters
ACT government extends free energy advice program to renters in bid to cut power costs for more people working from home due to Covid-19.
