Plans to install a solar and storage-based microgrid to power an off-grid wilderness sanctuary in South Australia’s Flinders Ranges have been awarded federal grant funding.
LG adds 5kW hybrid inverter to home battery storage offering
LG says its 5kW hybrid solar inverter will be available in Australia from next month, to pair with up to 23.4kWh of its home battery storage systems.
Lost power in a bushfire or storm? UNSW wants to hear all about it
UNSW study wants to hear people’s experiences – both good and bad – when the electricity grid has failed, in a bid to help build energy resilience for vulnerable communities.
China energy crisis causing solar price crunch in Australia, threatens “knockout blow”
China energy crisis adds to solar price crunch in Australia, adding $1,000 to cost of average system and putting some retailers at risk.
Look, no solar! Why some homes are deciding on a battery-only strategy
How one non-solar household has slashed its power bills by investing in a home battery, and is expecting a three year payback.
Solar panel ledger goes live as CER tightens screws on subsidy scheme
Regulator goes “live” with solar panel serial number ledger, the latest tool to strengthen integrity of rooftop PV industry and the subsidy scheme behind it.
Major rooftop solar fraud allegations under investigation by regulator
Allegations that false documents were used in registration of more than 640 rooftop solar installations are being investigated by regulator.
Victoria tweaks home battery rebate rules in bid to drive uptake
Victoria government makes key change to home battery rebate eligibility criteria in a new bid to boost demand for the $3,500 discount.
Home solar and battery for $0 upfront: EnergyAustralia launches “game changer” deal
EnergyAustralia pitches new zero upfront cost solar and battery deal, targeting households in select parts of NSW with big power bills.
NSW regains top spot as rooftop solar market bounces back from Covid constraints
Led by strong numbers in New South Wales, Australia’s rooftop solar market dusts itself off to record its first month-on-month increase since June.