Aldi pledges to source 100% renewable electricity for its Australian operations by as early as 2021, after rolling out almost 32MW of solar and signing two wind energy offtake deals.
Solar drinking water for Adelaide, as Happy Valley Reservoir adds 5B array
Works begin on 12MW ground-mounted solar array for SA Water reservoir that supplies the drinking water for nearly half of metropolitan Adelaide.
City of Hobart proposes higher price to buy rooftop solar from residents
City of Hobart proposes acting as virtual power hub, by buying rooftop solar directly from residents at higher rate than FiT and using it to power daytime operations.
10 things rooftop solar installers can do in Melbourne’s Stage 4 lockdown
There’s a lot rooftop solar companies can’t do under Melbourne’s current Stage 4 restrictions, but what can they do? Here’s a list.
North-facing rooftop solar panels rarely best for consumers – or the grid
University of South Australia study finds that when it comes to solar self-consumption, optimal panel placement is rarely towards the equator.
JinkoSolar unveils 610W solar module at Shanghai expo
The head-spinning global race to higher power solar panels continues, with JinkoSolar unveiling its new 610W Tiger Pro TR module at the SNEC PV Power Expo in Shanghai.
Virtual ‘big battery’ proposes to get South Australia’s grid out of hot water
Metering company Intellihub proposes to transform South Australia’s 200,0000-odd residential electric hot water systems into a massive solar battery, to help solve grid stability problems.
W.A. launches “solar schools” VPP pilot in Goldfields region
W.A. government plans to transform up to 10 schools into solar and battery enabled virtual power plants kicks off with Kalgoorlie-Boulder Community High School.
Tesla batteries to help take Townsville Catholic Diocese 100% renewable
A north Queensland solar project that has the blessing of the Pope will addd just under 8MWh of Tesla battery storage, and help take the Townsville Diocese fossil free.
Home battery storage installations and inquiries boosted by Covid, says Senec
Senec Australia MD says consumer interest in home battery uptake has increased during Coronavirus, as people become more aware of the benefits of solar storage.