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Massive 1.3MW rooftop solar system completed at Cairns DFO

October 31, 2019 by Sophie Vorrath 7 Comments

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.

Filed Under: Solar, Policy

Home batteries hit the floor to adapt to Australia’s strict new standards

October 30, 2019 by Sophie Vorrath 8 Comments

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.

Filed Under: Battery/Storage, Policy, Solar

All eyes on Australia battery market, as home storage becomes a “need”

October 29, 2019 by Sophie Vorrath 4 Comments

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.

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

“Australia biggest” solar car park underway at Townsville shopping centre

October 25, 2019 by Sophie Vorrath 7 Comments

A 1.5MW, 500-space solar car park is being installed by commercial solar company Epho at the Willows Shopping Centre in Townsville, Queensland.

Filed Under: Solar

Mirvac edges towards all-electric solar homes in ARENA-backed trial

October 25, 2019 by Sophie Vorrath 4 Comments

ARENA backs Mirvac housing project in Melbourne to demonstrate the feasibility of building solar and battery powered “net zero energy” homes at scale.

Filed Under: Solar, Battery/Storage, Electric Vehicles, Energy Efficiency, Software/Gadgets

Jinko launches 460W “Tiger” solar module in Australia

October 24, 2019 by Sophie Vorrath Leave a Comment

JinkoSolar launches new, high efficiency solar panel into Australian market, offering up 460W generation capacity, and a module efficiency of just over 20%.

Filed Under: Solar

Senec launches V3 battery in Australia, with solar inverter and an install twist

October 24, 2019 by Sophie Vorrath Leave a Comment

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.

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

Luxury resort in Victoria adds “epic” 510kW rooftop solar system

October 22, 2019 by Sophie Vorrath Leave a Comment

RACV Torquay Resort

Gippsland Solar completes 510kW rooftop solar system at RACV resort in coastal Victorian town of Torquay, to complement recently installed EV fast-charging station.

Filed Under: Solar, Electric Vehicles

Melbourne shared solar start-up scales up with manufacturing deal

October 21, 2019 by Sophie Vorrath Leave a Comment

Allume Energy inks deal to manufacture scores of its behind-the-meter solar sharing units, that promise to unlock the benefits of cheap PV for apartment dwellers.

Filed Under: Solar

Sonnen snares “Australian Made” status as tough new battery rules hit

October 18, 2019 by Sophie Vorrath 1 Comment

German battery giant achieves major Australian manufacturing milestone, just in time for the introduction of harsh new home battery installation rules.

Filed Under: Battery/Storage, Policy

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