Elon Musk’s home state to host the world’s first Tesla solar neighbourhood: a community of newly built homes powered by Solar Roof Tiles and Powerwall 2 batteries.
“It’s tough out there:” Major Australian solar wholesaler goes into administration
One of Australia’s largest wholesale distributors of solar modules, Powerark Solar, has gone into voluntary administration, ASIC documents reveal.
Community-owned battery launches in Yackandandah – Victoria’s first
A community battery that will underpin the 100% renewable plans of Yackandandah has been officially launched, alongside a 64kW rooftop solar array.
Trina Solar sets new efficiency world record with cutting edge Vertex module
China PV giant says its has achieved a new high in solar module efficiency, notching up a record-breaking 23.03% using its ultra-high power Vertex module.
Regulator reminds networks of multiple ways that rooftop solar benefits the grid
AER reminds electricity networks to factor in the multiple benefits of rooftop solar to the grid when determining the cost of investments to accommodate increasing amounts of DER.
An energy expert’s guide to “perfect” home solar and storage
Solar, battery and VPP specialist shares his experience of building the “perfect” solar system, which helped flip his bill from a $500 debit to hundreds in credits.
Antarctic base could be powered by wind and batteries alone, says Entura
Melbourne-based remote renewables specialist says plan to power an Antarctic research station on Ross Island with 100% wind and battery storage “looks feasible.”
Queensland government buys Australian for national park solar rollout
Australia’s only manufacturer of solar panels, Tindo, tapped for Queensland government rollout of renewable Remote Area Power Systems at five National Parks.
Queensland net-zero housing trial to team Evergen smarts with solar and batteries
Evergen to provide software platform for two-year energy management pilot at Queensland government-backed residential development of net-zero energy emission homes.
Rooftop solar is not the preserve of the wealthy, so why tax it?
VEPC report skewers one of the key arguments used in case for solar export tax: that rooftop PV is a play-thing for the well-to-do.