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Rooftop solar set to continue growth in 2021, and take batteries and EVs along for the ride

October 20, 2020 by Sophie Vorrath Leave a Comment

SunWiz report predicts domestic market growth in both solar batteries and electric vehicles, as households and businesses start to embrace full suite of low-emissions technologies.

Filed Under: Battery/Storage, Electric Vehicles, Solar

Zinc-air flow batteries target Australia market with minimum eight hours storage

October 20, 2020 by Sophie Vorrath Leave a Comment

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.

Filed Under: Battery/Storage

Solar benches shine light on promising new battery contender, Gelion

October 19, 2020 by Sophie Vorrath Leave a Comment

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.

Filed Under: Battery/Storage

New Australia made solar mounting solution picked up by Schletter

October 19, 2020 by Sophie Vorrath Leave a Comment

Australian designed and manufactured rooftop solar mounting solution launched in deal between Victoria-based SolPod and global heavyweight, Schletter.

Filed Under: Solar

La Trobe University starts work on 500kW of solar carports

October 16, 2020 by Sophie Vorrath Leave a Comment

Image: La Trobe Bendigo Acting Head of Campus, Dr Melanie Bish, and Bendigo Sustainability Group's Mr Colin Lambie.

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.

Filed Under: Solar, News

ARENA backs Shell-led program to help manufacturers use more solar, less gas

October 15, 2020 by Sophie Vorrath Leave a Comment

ARENA-backed and ERM Power-led program will help 20 Queensland manufacturers boost industrial energy productivity, cut emissions and reduce costs.

Filed Under: Energy Efficiency, Other Renewables, Solar

Net-zero energy – and zero gas – solar housing project backed by ARENA

October 15, 2020 by Sophie Vorrath Leave a Comment

Ed.Square BE Homes. Artist’s impression - indicative only.

ARENA-backed project will build 51 all-electric, high-efficiency solar homes in south-west Sydney that will generate more power than they consume.

Filed Under: Energy Efficiency, Software/Gadgets, Solar

Q Cells launches new “made for Australia” solar panel

October 15, 2020 by Sophie Vorrath Leave a Comment

Image: Q Cells

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.

Filed Under: Solar, News

Video of the Day: Time-lapse of Barossa Valley solar car park install

October 14, 2020 by Sophie Vorrath Leave a Comment

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.

Filed Under: Solar, News

Ikea Adelaide solar and battery microgrid is first big step to 100 per cent on-site solar power

October 14, 2020 by Sophie Vorrath Leave a Comment

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.

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

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