A post-pandemic reboot of plans to build a 48-level office tower in Melbourne’s CBD will feature a “solar skin” made up of vertical glass PV panels, that will generate 20% of the building’s power.
Massive lithium mine looks to solar, battery storage, to slash diesel costs
Pilbara Minerals inks deal to add 6MW solar farm to power mix at its Pilgangoora lithium project, with plans to add more PV and possibly battery storage.
Tesla rethinks design of solar roof tile, and gives it a power boost
Tesla has launched a higher powered version of its solar roof tile, with a significant boost in capacity and a brand new option to overlay the integrated PV glass tiles onto some existing roofs.
New rules pave way for community batteries and taking customers off the grid
The shift to a national electricity market populated by disconnected microgrids and community batteries is being given a nudge along with a loosening of ring fencing rules for network companies.
Regulator promises solar crackdown, but retailers worried about payback estimates
Rooftop solar retailers to provide written estimates of expected savings of each new PV system they sell, as part of suite of changes for rebate scheme.
Home solar installs cool off in October as rooftop sector feels the heat
SunWiz data reveals 11 pct fall in month-on-month rooftop solar installs around Australia, as market affected by Covid and supply chain headwinds.
How to slash your home energy bill by $735 a year – no solar required
A new report out of Victoria has found that Melbourne households with an average 6-Star efficiency rating and no rooftop solar could save more than $700 a year in one (should be) simple move.
New look Redback launches solar inverter, two bigger home batteries
Australian owned and operated Redback Technologies adds grid-tied solar inverters to product line-up and expands home battery range to offer more storage.
Why solar and batteries are now a big deal for Australian schools
A push to power schools with solar and battery storage is underway on opposite sides of Australia this week, as state governments drive shift to renewable grids.
Trina says 670W Vertex solar module launch imminent for Australia
Trina Solar says its “game changing” 670W Vertex series module is in the process of being approved by the Clean Energy Council and aims to be listed in November.