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Aussie-made solar panels power remote, off-grid ranger station

November 3, 2022 by Joshua S Hill Leave a Comment

A total of 224 Tindo Solar panels have been installed alongside a lead acid battery bank to power on off-grid ranger station in remote Far North Queensland.

Filed Under: Solar, Battery/Storage, Off-Grid

Trina Solar launches new Vertex N module, with promise of 10GW of supply

October 25, 2022 by Joshua S Hill Leave a Comment

Chinese solar manufacturing giant unveils its latest n-type solar module for commercial and industrial and utility-scale projects.

Filed Under: Solar, News

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

October 19, 2022 by Joshua S Hill Leave a Comment

Image: SafeWorkNSW

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

Filed Under: Solar, News, Policy

ABB targets booming energy management market with new smart home platform

October 18, 2022 by Joshua S Hill Leave a Comment

Image credit: ABB

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

Filed Under: Energy Efficiency, Battery/Storage, News, Software/Gadgets, Solar

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.

Filed Under: News, Solar

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.

Filed Under: Battery/Storage, Solar

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
Alice Springs future grid

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

Filed Under: Solar, Battery/Storage

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

October 5, 2022 by Joshua S Hill Leave a Comment

Image: Supplied

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

Filed Under: Solar, News

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

October 4, 2022 by Joshua S Hill Leave a Comment

Image: Iberdrola

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

Filed Under: Solar

Solar installers warned to expect site visits in new rooftop crackdown

September 28, 2022 by Joshua S Hill Leave a Comment

Plans unveiled for a six-month inspection blitz of the rooftop solar installation industry in New South Wales. 

Filed Under: Solar, News, Policy

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