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Trina Solar hits new high on solar cell efficiency – its 27th world record

October 25, 2024 by Joshua S Hill Leave a Comment

Image: Trina Solar

Chinese solar manufacturing giant sets its 27th world record for solar cell conversion efficiency or output power for its n-type bifacial i-TOPCon cell. 

Filed Under: Solar

Longi serves up powerful new rooftop solar module, heralds “arrival of BC era”

October 17, 2024 by Joshua S Hill Leave a Comment

Image: Longi

Unveiled at the Rolex Shanghai Masters tennis tournament in China, Longi has unveiled a new “BC era” module designed for the rooftop PV sector.

Filed Under: Solar

Electrification savings kick in for thousands of social housing tenants

October 15, 2024 by Joshua S Hill Leave a Comment

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Source: NSW government
nsw social housing

More than 1,000 households access benefits of state energy upgrade scheme, including through new heat pump hot water systems and split system air conditioners.

Filed Under: Electrification, Energy Efficiency

War Memorial digs deep to slash energy costs using geothermal heat exchange

October 9, 2024 by Joshua S Hill Leave a Comment

Source: Australian War Memorial

Australia’s largest geothermal heat exchange system switches on at a war memorial in the nation’s capital in a move expected to save millions in energy costs.

Filed Under: Other Renewables

Energy Masters: New pilot to measure benefits and savings of smart, electric homes

October 8, 2024 by Joshua S Hill Leave a Comment

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AAP Image/David Mariuz
rooftop solar south australia

A $13.8 million pilot will support 500 households to optimise their energy use, including through subsidised electrification and incentivised flexible consumption.

Filed Under: Electrification, Energy Efficiency

Enphase boosts micro-inverter warranty to “close gap” with solar panels

October 3, 2024 by Joshua S Hill Leave a Comment

California-based solar energy technology company has set a new benchmark by extending the limited warranty for its IQ8 Microinverter product range.

Filed Under: Solar, Software/Gadgets

Sharp unwraps 610W solar panel with impressive efficiency rating

September 25, 2024 by Joshua S Hill Leave a Comment

Source: Sharp

Japanese electronics giant unveils a new bifacial solar panel with high efficiency and improved performance in poor light conditions. 

Filed Under: Solar

Trina unveils world’s first fully recycled silicon solar module

September 25, 2024 by Joshua S Hill Leave a Comment

Image: Dr Nick Engerer

Trina Solar unveils module made entirely from used materials recovered from PV waste – including silicon, silver, aluminium frames and glass. 

Filed Under: Solar

Solar installer hit with fine after worker falls through roof

September 24, 2024 by Joshua S Hill Leave a Comment

Solar installer cops hefty fine after a sub-contractor falls three storeys while in the process of preparing a roof for a PV system.

Filed Under: Solar

SEC pilots home electrification one-stop-shop in three Victorian cities

August 28, 2024 by Joshua S Hill Leave a Comment

SEC trials pilot for one-stop-shop for consumers wanting to slash their energy bills by switching to all electric appliances.

Filed Under: Electrification, Energy Efficiency, Policy

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