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ARENA-backed rooftop solar “power station” switched on and playing both sides of meter
Sophie Vorrath21 May 20200 comments

Epho Commercial Solar's 1.7MW “urban solar plant” built to demonstrate the “tens of gigawatts” of potential for solar power generation on Australia’s industrial rooftops, has been completed and commissioned in Sydney’s west.

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Risen Energy joins bid to deliver solar and storage for bushfire victims
Sophie Vorrath19 May 20200 comments

Risen Energy joins 5B, Tesla, Enphase, and software billionaire Mike Cannon-Brookes in bid to power bushfire-affected communities with stand-alone solar and storage.

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JinkoSolar jumps in to 500W+ module race with Tiger Pro series
Sophie Vorrath19 May 20200 comments

JinkoSolar ups the ante in the race past 500W with the launch of an industry-leading 580W PV module.

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How “zombie” solar cells could power indoor devices without sunlight
The Conversation18 May 20200 comments

UK researchers are working on a new type of smart solar cell that can adapt to the amount of available light, meaning it can work indoors.

renters Solar panels on house tops in neighborhood - optimised
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Building all-electric homes – and why ditching gas isn’t as easy as it should be
James Allston14 May 20200 comments

By creating a labyrinth of legal frameworks, regulators have made it all too hard for developers and builders to think beyond installing the simplest possible hot water solutions.

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Covid-19 slow-down could sting consumers in shift to distributed energy market
Sophie Vorrath13 May 20200 comments

Covid-19 slow-down in Australia’s uptake of solar, batteries and EVs could cancel out billions of dollars of consumer benefits promised by the transition to a two-way distributed energy market.

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Humble home switchboard transformed for future nanogrid world
Elisa Wood13 May 20200 comments

San Francisco-developed "smart circuit panel" technology creates a single point of control for generation, energy storage and devices in the home.

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JA Solar claims new record in race to deliver 500W-plus PV modules
Sophie Vorrath12 May 20200 comments

JA Solar says its 500W PV module due for release in H2 2020 has set a new industry record for power output, surpassing 525W under standard testing conditions.

warranty Q Cells rooftop solar house sydney - optimised
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Rooftop solar hits record high during Covid-19… but what’s happening with leads and sales?
Warwick Johnston11 May 20200 comments

As Covid-19 restrictions begin to be eased around Australia, SunWiz takes an in-depth look at the data to reveal what’s happening in the market.

News
Confused by the home battery market? This should help
Nishad Mendis8 May 20200 comments

DNV GL, CSIRO, Deakin University, and the Smart Energy Council are developing a draft Australian Battery Performance Standard to demystify the market for consumers.

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Solar and battery storage to power Western Australia rare earths mine
Sophie Vorrath8 May 20200 comments

Northern Minerals has signed a PPA with Soluna Australia for 100kW solar, 200kWh battery system to help power its Brown's Range rare earths mine in W.A.'s east Kimberley region.

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How some home builders mislead consumers about energy ratings
The Conversation8 May 20200 comments

A study of the websites of Australia’s largest-volume home builders has revealed how they explain energy efficiency to potential buyers. Here's what it found.

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Fimer’s React 2 home battery approved for South Australia scheme
Sophie Vorrath7 May 20200 comments

Italian inverter maker Fimer has its li-ion REACT 2 energy storage system approved for the South Australia government's Home Battery Scheme.

Podcasts, Solar
Solar Insiders Podcast: Longi’s launch, and AEMO’s big solar switch
Giles Parkinson and Nigel Morris7 May 20200 comments

Leading solar manufacturer Longi launches new product on Australian market, while AEMO pushes for new inverter standards and ability to “switch off” rooftop solar when needed.

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Queensland’s Yurika inks deal to install 15MW of solar on shopping centres
Sophie Vorrath6 May 20200 comments

Queensland government-owned utility Yurika Energy inks deal with QIC Global Real Estate to install 15MW of rooftop solar across five major shopping centre sites.

News, Solar
Marine climate research the winner as Queensland hub goes solar
Sophie Vorrath5 May 20200 comments

A 1,044kW solar system installed at the Australian Institute of Marine Science’s headquarters near Townsville will deliver up to $400,000 of savings a year "back into science."

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