The devastation wrought by Hurricane Ida — one of the costliest hurricanes on record — made clear that microgrids remain far too scarce in disaster prone parts of the globe.
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China energy crisis causing solar price crunch in Australia, threatens “knockout blow”
China energy crisis adds to solar price crunch in Australia, adding $1,000 to cost of average system and putting some retailers at risk.
Major rooftop solar fraud allegations under investigation by regulator
Allegations that false documents were used in registration of more than 640 rooftop solar installations are being investigated by regulator.
Solar panels on half the world’s roofs could meet all of its electricity demand: study
Are there enough rooftop surfaces for solar PV panels to generate affordable, low-carbon energy for everyone who needs it?
NSW regains top spot as rooftop solar market bounces back from Covid constraints
Led by strong numbers in New South Wales, Australia’s rooftop solar market dusts itself off to record its first month-on-month increase since June.
Octagonal, two-tiered Tesla solar roof powers heritage carousel
A donated Tesla solar roof is powering a heritage merry-go-round in Buffalo, New York, not far from where the company makes its integrated PV tiles.
Energy efficiency showdown looms, as Victoria slams “skewed” federal report
Victoria says national report understates the health, climate and energy benefits of moving to 7-star building standards – and says it will go it alone.
Tesla takes virtual power plant and battery-based “energy plan” to Victoria
Victorian households can now join Australia's largest virtual power plant, as Tesla extends time-of-use, Powerwall 2 battery-based retail electricity offering to that state.
Australian premium wine maker targets 100 pct renewables by 2024
Treasury Wine Estates signs up to RE100 with pledge to source 100% of its electricity from renewables by 2024.
Hydrogen in buildings: The poster child of tech-crastination
Hydrogen is a promising solution to clean up the most challenging sectors of the economy. Outside of that, however, it is woefully inefficient and risky.
CUB completes Australia’s biggest rooftop solar installation on a brewery
Asahi Beverages-owned CUB brewery on Gold Coast now hosts massive rooftop solar system, which will produce 150 million solar beers a year.
Victoria network owner relaxes rooftop PV export limits in top solar hotspots
While debate rages over how to solve the problem of rooftop solar congested grids, Powercor has completed a major works program that has delivered impressive results.
“Signs of a contraction” as Covid takes a bite out of the residential solar market
“The market is showing signs of a contraction," says SunWiz, whose latest data shows that Coronavirus restrictions are starting to take a toll on rooftop solar growth.
Batteries with no solar: Changing market gives households new energy options
A time-of-use renewable energy retail offer has signed up hundreds of customers since its launch in South Australia, including homes with battery storage only.
Door-to-door solar sales officially banned in Victoria, “tough” penalties threatened
A ban on door-to-door sales across all Solar Victoria rebate programs has come into force, to protect consumers from "dodgy" companies and marketing tactics.
Planted green roofs deliver a boost to solar output, study reveals
Sydney-based study finds that solar panels installed on a planted “green roof” get a significant boost to their generation output, compared to a conventional rooftop.
