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“New standard for industry:” Rinnai adds solar to the mix with purchase of major NSW installer

August 7, 2024 by Joshua S Hill Leave a Comment

Image: Rinnai

One of Australia’s biggest residential rooftop solar companies has been bought up by Rinnai Australia, amid growing demand for home energy “one-stop shops.”

Filed Under: Solar, Electrification

“No up-front cost” community battery and solar initiative wins $10,000 prize

August 6, 2024 by Joshua S Hill Leave a Comment

Image: Mitcham City Council

South Australia LGA recognised for “pioneering” community renewables program that provides rooftop solar and home batteries for no up-front cost.

Filed Under: Battery/Storage, Solar

Remote social housing to get $10m efficient electric heating and cooling

August 1, 2024 by Joshua S Hill Leave a Comment

Efficient electric air conditioners will help more than 600 households in the remote NT to keep cooler during the warm months and warmer during the cold nights.

Filed Under: Electrification, Energy Efficiency

Vertical, all-black solar system seeks to power through the winter snow

July 29, 2024 by Joshua S Hill Leave a Comment

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Chinese solar PV manufacturer Longi completes its first vertical installation of all-black solar modules designed to avoid generation losses during snowy winters.

Filed Under: Solar

Airport triples rooftop solar capacity to take self-generation to new heights

July 15, 2024 by Joshua S Hill Leave a Comment

Australia’s fifth largest airport unveils plans to nearly triple the size of its rooftop solar capacity, with the addition of another 3,700-plus panels.

Filed Under: Solar

Winemaker completes largest solar farm by an Australian beverage producer

June 26, 2024 by Joshua S Hill Leave a Comment

One of Australia’s leading winemakers has inaugurated a solar farm in New South Wales that will power almost a third of the winery’s operations.

Filed Under: Solar

Governments tip $63 million into electrification, efficiency for thousands in social housing

June 25, 2024 by Joshua S Hill Leave a Comment

Federal and state governments announce $63.2 million partnership designed to provide energy upgrades for remote and regional social housing properties. 

Filed Under: Energy Efficiency, Electrification, Policy, Solar

Longi sets new record for silicon-perovskite tandem solar cell efficiency

June 25, 2024 by Joshua S Hill Leave a Comment

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Chinese solar manufacturer sets new world record efficiency of 30.1 per cent for commercial size wafer-level silicon-perovskite tandem solar cells.

Filed Under: Solar

Solar giant notches up new efficiency world record for perovskite tandem cell

June 4, 2024 by Joshua S Hill Leave a Comment

Chinese solar giant announces “significant breakthrough” in N-type TOPCon-based perovskite tandem solar cells, achieving conversion efficiency of 33.24%.

Filed Under: Solar

Rooftop solar donations to slash cost of living in disabled community housing

May 30, 2024 by Joshua S Hill Leave a Comment

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A group of companies has partnered to donate solar systems for two new homes built for people living with disabilities in regional Victoria.

Filed Under: Solar

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