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Inverter giant Fronius taps Aussie tech to help “future proof” rooftop solar

July 13, 2021 by Sophie Vorrath Leave a Comment

GreenSync says its digital energy exchange software will be rolled out in deal with Fronius to further Australia’s “amazing” rooftop solar success story.

Filed Under: Solar, Battery/Storage, Electric Vehicles, Tariffs

Welcome to Tesla-ville! New Texas town to feature solar glass tiles, Powerwall batteries

July 13, 2021 by Sophie Vorrath Leave a Comment

An artist's rendering of the houses at the Brookfield Residential development, minus the solar roofs. Image: Easton Park

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.

Filed Under: Solar, Battery/Storage, News

“It’s tough out there:” Major Australian solar wholesaler goes into administration

July 8, 2021 by Sophie Vorrath Leave a Comment

rooftop solar system panels up close renters
rooftop solar system panels up close renters

One of Australia’s largest wholesale distributors of solar modules, Powerark Solar, has gone into voluntary administration, ASIC documents reveal.

Filed Under: Solar, News

Community-owned battery launches in Yackandandah – Victoria’s first

July 8, 2021 by Sophie Vorrath Leave a Comment

TRY community battery being craned into position in June 2021. Photo: Indigo Power

A community battery that will underpin the 100% renewable plans of Yackandandah has been officially launched, alongside a 64kW rooftop solar array.

Filed Under: Battery/Storage, Policy, Solar

Trina Solar sets new efficiency world record with cutting edge Vertex module

July 7, 2021 by Sophie Vorrath Leave a Comment

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.

Filed Under: Solar, News

Regulator reminds networks of multiple ways that rooftop solar benefits the grid

July 7, 2021 by Sophie Vorrath Leave a Comment

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rooftop solar suburb rebates victoria - optimised

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.

Filed Under: Solar, Battery/Storage, Electric Vehicles, Policy

An energy expert’s guide to “perfect” home solar and storage

July 7, 2021 by Sophie Vorrath Leave a Comment

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.

Filed Under: Solar, Battery/Storage, Energy Efficiency, Featured

Antarctic base could be powered by wind and batteries alone, says Entura

July 6, 2021 by Sophie Vorrath Leave a Comment

Melbourne-based remote renewables specialist says plan to power an Antarctic research station on Ross Island with 100% wind and battery storage “looks feasible.”

Filed Under: Off-Grid, Battery/Storage, Other Renewables

Queensland government buys Australian for national park solar rollout

July 5, 2021 by Sophie Vorrath Leave a Comment

Australia’s only manufacturer of solar panels, Tindo, tapped for Queensland government rollout of renewable Remote Area Power Systems at five National Parks.

Filed Under: Solar, News, Off-Grid

Queensland net-zero housing trial to team Evergen smarts with solar and batteries

July 5, 2021 by Sophie Vorrath Leave a Comment

Evergen to provide software platform for two-year energy management pilot at Queensland government-backed residential development of net-zero energy emission homes.

Filed Under: Software/Gadgets, Battery/Storage, Energy Efficiency, Solar

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