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Matthew Biss

Groundbreaking electrification pilot completes first stage, says home appliances should get rebates

August 25, 2025 by Matthew Biss Leave a Comment

Rewiring Australia’s landmark community energy project has completed its first stage, and is calling for EV chargers, air-con and induction cooktops to get rebate assistance.

Filed Under: Electrification

Australia solar distributor lands Chinese funds to help it become “Amazon” of global PV

August 23, 2025 by Matthew Biss Leave a Comment

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Australian-headquartered solar panel distributor vying to become “the Amazon of clean energy” has secured funding from a Chinese venture capital firm.

Filed Under: News

Solar installer slapped with permanent ban following criminal conviction

June 6, 2025 by Matthew Biss Leave a Comment

Clean Energy Regulator has permanently suspended the operations of a solar installation company over electrical licence misuse.

Filed Under: Solar, Policy

Almond farm adds solar and battery to cut costs, slash emissions and join virtual power plant

May 12, 2025 by Matthew Biss Leave a Comment

Image: Ryan Warburton, LinkedIn

A solar and battery system installed at an almond orchard in Griffith will be able to supply nearly all of its electricity supply and connect it to a virtual power plant.

Filed Under: Solar, Battery/Storage

Australia’s fifth-largest airport triples size of rooftop solar system

April 1, 2025 by Matthew Biss Leave a Comment

Source: Adelaide Airport Ltd

Solar expansion project at major Australian airport takes it past its target to self-generate 15% of its precinct electricity needs from onsite renewable energy.

Filed Under: Solar

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