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New grants scheme backs “trusted sources” to help households cut electricity bills

December 4, 2025 by Joshua S Hill Leave a Comment

Saul Griffith promoting his book Plug In: The Electrification Handbook with Electrify Gold Coast

State government launches $5 million grant program to help community energy groups and not-for-profits help households get off gas, go solar and cut energy use.

Filed Under: Electrification, Policy, Solar

Plan to fill C&I solar and battery gaps wins backing from federal green bank

December 4, 2025 by Joshua S Hill Leave a Comment

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CEFC backs Sydney-based company’s rollout of more than 200 MW VPP of commercial- and industrial-scale rooftop solar and battery projects across Australia.

Filed Under: Battery/Storage, Solar

Solar, batteries, heat pumps: 20 councils across two states win funding for energy upgrades

November 28, 2025 by Joshua S Hill Leave a Comment

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Twenty councils across two states share in over $9m in federal funding to finance a variety of community energy upgrades.

Filed Under: Battery/Storage, Electrification, Policy, Solar

“One of best on market:” Dual glass module promises “decades” of solar power

November 26, 2025 by Joshua S Hill Leave a Comment

New bifacial rooftop solar module arrives in Australia with N-type back-contact, dual-glass and a a 30-year linear performance warranty.

Filed Under: Solar

Going solar, ditching gas: More federal funds tipped into state energy upgrades

November 20, 2025 by Joshua S Hill Leave a Comment

Eltham Leisure Centre

Ten local governments share in more than $8 million in federal funding through the latest tranche of the Community Energy Upgrades Fund.

Filed Under: Electrification, Policy, Solar

Solar panel “upcycling” plant makes fresh progress in shaky market

November 19, 2025 by Joshua S Hill Leave a Comment

Image Credit: Elecsome, via LinkedIn

Victorian solar panel recycler makes key upgrades to its facility in the state’s east, just weeks after Australia’s largest e-waste recycler entered voluntary administration.

Filed Under: Solar

“Getting off gas:” Electrification initiative targets not-for-profits and social enterprises

November 6, 2025 by Joshua S Hill Leave a Comment

Image: CORENA

An electric delivery van with a solar powered fridge and a suite of electric appliances to replace gas are being funded through a new donations-backed initiative.

Filed Under: Electrification

Emerging home battery contender inks gigascale deals in booming Australian market

November 4, 2025 by Joshua S Hill Leave a Comment

Image: Fox ESS LinkedIn

Chinese home energy specialist strengthens foothold in Australian market with pair of strategic partnerships with two major local distributors. 

Filed Under: Battery/Storage

Small but mighty: New 500 watt solar panel promises “world-first” efficiency

October 29, 2025 by Joshua S Hill Leave a Comment

Image: Aiko

Chinese solar manufacturer unveils new 500 watt PV module which delivers a world-first 25 pct efficiency in a standard format under 2 square metres, and a new 1 GW supply deal for Australia.

Filed Under: News, Solar

China giant launches new “all-in-one” home battery system in Australia

October 27, 2025 by Joshua S Hill Leave a Comment

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Chinese solar and smart energy manufacturer unveils new all-in-one solar and battery solution for residential homes and small businesses.

Filed Under: Battery/Storage

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