Victorian company found guilty in the Federal Court of using a “deceptive ruse” to market rooftop solar systems fined $3 million, director banned from business.
Rooftop solar regulator sets sights on installers who shirk the rules
Clean Energy Regulator to deploy “sophisticated analytical model” to catch out Clean Energy Council accredited installers making false STC statements or claims.
Giving gas the flick can save households thousands, study says
Study finds all-electric homes with solar and no gas appliances could save WA households up to $10,500 over 10 years compared to dual fuel homes without solar.
REC Group launches greener, more powerful pure black solar panels
Singapore-based REC Group to begin deliveries of Alpha Pure Black panel series in July, after official launch of the up to 405W lead-free modules.
Rooftop solar stays on track for record year, despite slow April
Australia’s residential and commercial rooftop solar market has delivered its first market contraction for the year.
Ergon to shift Thursday Island from diesel to renewable microgrids
Queensland utility calls for expressions of interest for renewable energy solutions for two diesel fuel-dependent remote communities.
NSW solar households to get paid less for daytime exports, more for evening peak
NSW pricing regulator recommends further cuts to all-day solar FiT price range, but also proposes time-dependent benchmarks, to incentivise exports in afternoon peak.
Musk admits Tesla made “significant mistakes” with Solar Roof rollout
Tesla CEO concedes “some significant mistakes” were made in rollout of integrated glass Solar Roof, after reports that installation costs have blown out for existing customers.
Longi Solar launches Hi-MO module series, pitched at rooftops
Longi formally launches Hi-MO 4m module, with three products delivering up to 460W capacity and with up to 21% efficiency.
Musk says Tesla will only sell Solar Roof and panels with Powerwall batteries
Batteries included: Tesla CEO tweets that Tesla will only sell its solar products, including the integrated solar glass tile roof, with its Powerwall batteries.