Joshua S Hill

Joshua S Hill

China solar giant breaks solar cell efficiency record, unveils powerful new moduleChina solar giant breaks solar cell efficiency record, unveils powerful new module

China solar giant breaks solar cell efficiency record, unveils powerful new module

Leading Chinese solar manufacturer breaks efficiency record for silicon solar cells, and unveils upgraded solar module with "significantly" enhanced output. 

April 14, 2025
New “ultra-light” solar panel targets weighty problem for rooftop uptakeNew “ultra-light” solar panel targets weighty problem for rooftop uptake

New “ultra-light” solar panel targets weighty problem for rooftop uptake

China solar manufacturer launches ultra-lightweight module to address one of biggest barriers to C&I PV uptake – load limitations of…

April 10, 2025
Former solar great gets a reboot, in name only, from Maxeon acquisitionFormer solar great gets a reboot, in name only, from Maxeon acquisition

Former solar great gets a reboot, in name only, from Maxeon acquisition

Chinese electronics company launches new PV business unit built in part from the ashes of one of the world’s most…

April 7, 2025
State home battery rebate drives thousands of installs in just five monthsState home battery rebate drives thousands of installs in just five months

State home battery rebate drives thousands of installs in just five months

State government says nearly 8,000 discounted batteries have been installed in homes and businesses since its rebate scheme was introduced.

April 7, 2025
OpenSolar adds financing tool to PV design and sales platformOpenSolar adds financing tool to PV design and sales platform

OpenSolar adds financing tool to PV design and sales platform

OpenSolar joins forces with LoanOptions.ai to help consumers access finance to invest in rooftop PV and batteries.

April 2, 2025
China solar giant unveils world’s first 800W-plus PV moduleChina solar giant unveils world’s first 800W-plus PV module

China solar giant unveils world’s first 800W-plus PV module

Chinese solar manufacturing giant says it has developed the world’s first industrial-standard PV module delivering over 800 watts of maximum…

April 1, 2025
Bunnings hits 100 pct renewables – including rooftop solar at 163 sites, and countingBunnings hits 100 pct renewables – including rooftop solar at 163 sites, and counting

Bunnings hits 100 pct renewables – including rooftop solar at 163 sites, and counting

Australian hardware and garden store giant says it has reached 100 per cent renewables, with a mix of on and…

March 27, 2025
EV giant joins home battery market with “innovative” mix and match offeringEV giant joins home battery market with “innovative” mix and match offering

EV giant joins home battery market with “innovative” mix and match offering

China EV giant bows to trend of offering "complete solutions" for home energy, with launch of two residential battery storage…

March 20, 2025
State funds 88 Powerwall 3 batteries to slash charity group’s energy billsState funds 88 Powerwall 3 batteries to slash charity group’s energy bills

State funds 88 Powerwall 3 batteries to slash charity group’s energy bills

Round two of state battery program announces new winners, including a major charity group to slash energy costs, provide emergency…

March 11, 2025
Solar scheme chalks up Loy Yang-worth of panels after record year of subsidised installsSolar scheme chalks up Loy Yang-worth of panels after record year of subsidised installs

Solar scheme chalks up Loy Yang-worth of panels after record year of subsidised installs

Record year for government subsidised rooftop PV takes total installed under state scheme to the equivalent of one of Victoria's…

February 18, 2025