Joshua S Hill

Solar installers warned not to cut corners on safety as fines handed out

October 19, 2022 by Joshua S Hill Leave a Comment

Two companies face thousands of dollars in fines after failing to meet the required safety standards at a residential rooftop solar installation.

ABB targets booming energy management market with new smart home platform

October 18, 2022 by Joshua S Hill Leave a Comment

An old hand at smart controls, ABB launches new system in race to crush energy bills by optimising and automating home energy management.

JinkoSolar hits new efficiency high for N-type monocrystalline silicon cell

October 18, 2022 by Joshua S Hill Leave a Comment

Chinese solar giant hits yet another efficiency record – a 26.1% maximum conversion efficiency for its N-type monocrystalline silicon solar cell.

QCells partners with Plenti to finance solar and storage in Australia

October 13, 2022 by Joshua S Hill Leave a Comment

Leading clean energy company partners with ASX listed Plenti to offer finance solutions for Australian households to invest in solar and battery storage.

Solar and battery virtual power plant trial launches in Alice Springs

October 10, 2022 by Joshua S Hill Leave a Comment

Alice Springs future grid — The West MacDonnell Ranges surround Alice Springs. Image: Intyalheme Centre for Future Energy

Northern Territory launches virtual power plant (VPP) trial in Alice Springs involving 50 participants with solar and battery storage systems.

New REC solar panels bat for a rooftop “sweet spot” Down Under

October 5, 2022 by Joshua S Hill Leave a Comment

REC’s new Alpha Pure-R hits Australian market with some local spin and the promise of optimal power output, size and environmental footprint.

“Winesolar:” Vineyard taps PV for clean power – and better grapes

October 4, 2022 by Joshua S Hill Leave a Comment

Spanish utility Iberdrola commissions Spain’s first smart agrivoltaic plant at vineyards in the city of Toledo – for clean power and better quality wine.