Uptake of electric vehicles and home batteries has helped to deliver Australia's second biggest year for rooftop solar growth – and a new record for system sizes.
Rooftop solar has second coming as households electrify everything – including the car
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Origin gets Kraken on household electrification, after disappointing on big solar and wind
Origin invests another $530 million in Octopus, in a sign that Australia's biggest utility might be honing on home energy electrification and efficiency.
Heat pump installs surge to record highs as households go electric, quit gas
The rush to home electrification is on, with record installations of hot water heat pumps and record amounts of oversized rooftop systems to power the exodus from fossil fuels.
Solar switch-off: How AEMO took control of rooftop PV – and why it didn’t need to
AEMO’s state-by-state approach to controlling rooftop solar leaves consumers worse off through greater complexity and higher costs. There are smarter solutions.
“Best place in the world to manufacture solar:” Can Australia break China’s PV grip?
SunDrive Solar is one of a handful of companies trying to establish a solar supply chain in Australia. Wyatt Roy, SunDrive's strategic advisor, says it's a global race – but Australia has a decent head start.
Batteries, inverters, PV panels, EV chargers and deals: New products rolled out at All-Energy
All-Energy Australia has wrapped up for another year. Here are some of the unveils, launches, debuts and deals that went down over the massive two day event.
VPPs could save billions, tame the solar duck – and nix the big solar button
A three-year project led by AEMO has underscored the huge benefits promised by the coordinated participation of consumer energy resources in the market.
Electrifying the farm: A regional family’s journey off fossil fuels
How a family applied DIY logic to electrifying their home and farm in north west NSW, and made the switch to EVs, solar, batteries and electric appliances.
“Not for everyone:” Tesla confirms timing – and quirks – of Powerwall 3 home battery
Tesla firms dates for Australian arrival of Powerwall 3, giving installers a first look at the new home battery and a better idea of where it will – and won't – fit in the market.
Are rooftop solar fires really spiking? How to keep your system safe and out of the news
ABC News reported last week that rooftop solar fires are spiking around the country? Is this true? What's causing it? And how can you keep your PV system safe?
Tesla confirms Powerwall 3 battery specs, with more power and “whole home backup”
Tesla officially announces the US launch of Powerwall 3 and confirms specs and availability of its hotly anticipated new home battery system.
How my home battery has performed over the past four years – and lessons for a DER future
A data-driven, objective look at how 6.3kW of solar and a Tesla Powerwall have performed technically and financially over four years – with an EV added to the mix.
Solar tiles for miles: Australian company lands world’s biggest integrated rooftop install
From a concept eight years ago to the biggest installation of its kind in the world, Leeson Group's Australian engineered Volt solar tile is going places – including Tesla's home market.
Rooftop solar system sizes hit record high with 10kW shaping up as new norm
Latest data from SunWiz shows average rooftop PV system sizes hitting a new all-time high. Is the message to "cover the roof" with panels getting through?
How Australia got to 30GW of solar: Households led the way
Australia now has more than 30GW of solar energy generating capacity installed on its grid, a new report has confirmed – so where is it all installed?
Electric homes: Tips to navigate gas-free living (without reverting to horse and cart)
Ty Christopher has been living in his all electric home for 25 years. "My kids don't think their life has been Amish or any different ... It's been zero change to lifestyle."
