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China solar giant launches lightweight PV panel to meet huge demand from factory rooftops

August 25, 2025 by Joshua S Hill Leave a Comment

Charles Jiang, President of LONGi DGBG, and the lightweight module (PRNewsfoto/LONGi Solar)

Chinese solar manufacturer unveils new lightweight solar panel specifically designed for low-load commercial and industrial applications. 

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Regulator comes down hard on solar installer for rooftop rebate breaches

August 20, 2025 by Joshua S Hill Leave a Comment

Another rooftop solar installer embroiled in a wide-ranging investigation has been permanently suspended from participating in the national rebate scheme.

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Australia’s only solar manufacturer launches new generation of PV panels

August 18, 2025 by Joshua S Hill Leave a Comment

Image source: Tindo Solar

Australia’s only solar module manufacturer launches new generation of panels, available in both 440 and 475 watt and module efficiency of around 22 per cent. 

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Glass-glass and all class: New “ultra black” solar module launches in Australia

August 18, 2025 by Joshua S Hill Leave a Comment

Premium solar panel manufacturer launches new “ultra black” glass-glass, bifacial solar module on the Australian market.

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Tesla Powerwall rival launches new all-in-one AC home battery in Australia

August 13, 2025 by Joshua S Hill Leave a Comment

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Californian energy technology company and home battery pioneer – but not Tesla – has launched a new all-in-one AC-coupled battery system in Australia. 

Filed Under: Battery/Storage

From PV panels to pink bats: Big spend on home energy upgrades for “people who need it most”

August 12, 2025 by Joshua S Hill Leave a Comment

Federal and state governments tip $18m into community housing energy upgrades including rooftop solar, air conditioning, heat pump hot water, and ceiling insulation.

Filed Under: Energy Efficiency, Electrification

“Zero cost” solar and battery deal launches in two states, as part of new VPP model

August 7, 2025 by Joshua S Hill Leave a Comment

AAP Image/Dean Lewins

A new virtual power plant deal is offering participants a rooftop solar and home battery system with no upfront cost, no financing, and no repayments.

Filed Under: Battery/Storage, News

US home battery pioneer unveils fourth generation, “all-in-one” energy storage system

August 5, 2025 by Joshua S Hill Leave a Comment

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Image: Enphase Energy
enphase home battery

Californian home battery pioneer unveils its fourth-generation residential energy storage system – an “all-in one” AC-coupled offering.

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Australia’s most renewable state to install 16 new “community batteries,” add them to VPP

July 30, 2025 by Joshua S Hill Leave a Comment

Image: South Australia Power Networks

Big-three gentailer partners with SA government to build and operate 18 community batteries, incorporate them into state’s virtual power plant.

Filed Under: Battery/Storage

Australia Post begins solar and battery rollout across Queensland sites

July 23, 2025 by Joshua S Hill Leave a Comment

Australia Post has begun the rollout of solar, battery, and LED lighting upgrades at sites across Queensland, part of the company’s multi-million-dollar energy efficiency program and decarbonisation strategy.

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