German battery manufacturer Sonnen has launched its “bill shock” busting solar and storage energy package, SonnenFlat, in Victoria.
Redflow batteries to replace diesel generators in South Africa telco deal
Redflow agrees to provide 10 ZBM2 flow batteries to South Africa Mobax for standby energy, and to reduce the high cost – and high theft rate – of diesel backup generators.
New Solar Victoria CEO promises smoother ride when rebate resumes
Less “solar-coaster,” more consumer protection, assures new CEO for Solar Victoria – the body tasked with overseeing state government’s rooftop solar and battery storage subsidy schemes.
Byron Bay to host its first solar farm, a 5MW “community” facility
Plans for a 5MW community solar farm have been submitted to the Byron Shire Council, which aims to source 100% renewables by 2027 for local government operations.
New solar tool shows daily, time-based forecast for each state
New tool integrated into APVI Live Solar Map, allows solar system owners to estimate how their PV generation will track over the rest of the day.
South Australia council to save more than $80k a year with solar
City of Onkaparinga, south of Adelaide, to install more than 300kW rooftop solar across three sites, in a move council says will save it more than $80,000 a year.
W.A. gold mine to debut new, portable battery technology
Western Australia gold mine one of first sites in world to test out new, modular lithium-ion battery storage solution by EU-based Aggreko and subsidiary Younicos.
New data shows Victoria rooftop solar market languishing, with rebate on hold
Two charts from solar analysts SunWiz show Australia’s infamous “solar coaster” in full effect in Victoria, as residential installs languish waiting for the state’s Solar Homes rebate to resume.
W.A. to fund solar farms in six remote indigenous communities
W.A. government to install up to 4MW of solar across 6 remote indigenous communities, in $11.6m budget plan to slash use of heavy-polluting – heavily subsidised – diesel fuel.
CEFC tips $95m into solar powered, energy efficient community housing
Clean Energy Finance Corporation backs Housing Plus to deliver 220 new energy efficienct homes over three years in regional NSW, including solar and battery storage.