Australian arm of French cosmetics giant inks deal with Engie to purchase renewable energy certificates and power from the 119MW Willogoleche wind farm.
Australia’s first urban surf park seeks power from wind and solar
Australia’s first inland surf lagoon next to Melbourne Airport will use on-site solar and a renewable energy power purchase agreement to power its urban swell.
Massive 1.3MW rooftop solar system completed at Cairns DFO
One of Queensland’s largest commercial solar systems – and a survivor of the state’s recent battle over large-scale PV installation rules – completed on rooftop of Cairns DFO.
Home batteries hit the floor to adapt to Australia’s strict new standards
Q Cells joins Senec in offering floor mounted version of hybrid battery system, in bid to get around some of Australia’s strict new home battery installation rules.
All eyes on Australia battery market, as home storage becomes a “need”
Australia is leading the world on distributed solar uptake, from one end of the grid to the other according to global solar inverter giant SolarEdge, and it will be no different for home battery storage.
“Australia biggest” solar car park underway at Townsville shopping centre
A 1.5MW, 500-space solar car park is being installed by commercial solar company Epho at the Willows Shopping Centre in Townsville, Queensland.
Mirvac edges towards all-electric solar homes in ARENA-backed trial
ARENA backs Mirvac housing project in Melbourne to demonstrate the feasibility of building solar and battery powered “net zero energy” homes at scale.
Jinko launches 460W “Tiger” solar module in Australia
JinkoSolar launches new, high efficiency solar panel into Australian market, offering up 460W generation capacity, and a module efficiency of just over 20%.
Senec launches V3 battery in Australia, with solar inverter and an install twist
German battery maker launches V3 Hybrid with some interesting selling points – including ability to get around some of Australia’s tough new residential battery installation rules.
Luxury resort in Victoria adds “epic” 510kW rooftop solar system
Gippsland Solar completes 510kW rooftop solar system at RACV resort in coastal Victorian town of Torquay, to complement recently installed EV fast-charging station.