Zinc8’s zinc-air flow batteries with a minimum of 8 hours storage, a 25-year life span and claims of costs as low as $US45kWh are coming to Australia via new partnership deal.
Solar benches shine light on promising new battery contender, Gelion
Sydney-based energy storage start-up Gelion delivers first commercial rollout of zinc-bromine gel battery technology in six smart solar benches at University of Sydney.
New Australia made solar mounting solution picked up by Schletter
Australian designed and manufactured rooftop solar mounting solution launched in deal between Victoria-based SolPod and global heavyweight, Schletter.
La Trobe University starts work on 500kW of solar carports
Victoria’s La Trobe University sets off on latest leg of net-zero emissions journey, installing roughly 500kW of solar car park facilities at Bendigo campus.
ARENA backs Shell-led program to help manufacturers use more solar, less gas
ARENA-backed and ERM Power-led program will help 20 Queensland manufacturers boost industrial energy productivity, cut emissions and reduce costs.
Net-zero energy – and zero gas – solar housing project backed by ARENA
ARENA-backed project will build 51 all-electric, high-efficiency solar homes in south-west Sydney that will generate more power than they consume.
Q Cells launches new “made for Australia” solar panel
Q Cells launches 350-360W Q.MAXX-G2 solar module “custom made for Australia’s harsh conditions,” with 15-year product warranty, and 25-year performance warranty.
Video of the Day: Time-lapse of Barossa Valley solar car park install
AGL Energy video shows installation of 245kW solar car park at Pernod Ricard Barossa winery, to mark project’s selection as a 2020 CEC Awards finalist.
Ikea Adelaide solar and battery microgrid is first big step to 100 per cent on-site solar power
Swedish furniture giant and sometimes rooftop PV retailer Ikea is about to begin work on an industry-leading, grid-connected commercial solar and battery microgrid based on its Adelaide store.
Energizer names Australian price, distributor for home battery offering
Price and local distributor named as Energizer prepares to launch its 6.1kWh Homepower battery in Australia and globally.