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How microgrids will change the way electricity is made, delivered and used
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“BMW of batteries:” Solarwatt launches home storage system, backed by automaker
German-made modular, lithium-ion home energy storage system called Battery flex has been launched by Solarwatt in "close collaboration" with BMW Group.
Longi sets three new world records for solar cell efficiency
Longi has set three new solar cell efficiency world records, each independently verified by the Institute for Solar Energy Research in Germany.
Rooftop solar resumes upward march, but what’s going on with NSW?
Latest data from SunWiz shows Australia's rooftop solar market is back on track in May, with the exception of some "worrying" figures coming out of NSW.
Rooftop solar installs given all-clear for week two of Victoria Covid lockdown
Solar panel installations have been cleared to go ahead under slightly relaxed restrictions for week two of Victoria's latest Covid-19 lockdown.
Reclaim PV secures approvals for second solar recycling plant in Brisbane
Reclaim PV Recycling says Brisbane plant will add to South Australia facility, which will start recycling around 70,000 solar panels a year next month.
REC Group launches next-gen premium rooftop solar panels
REC launches gen-4 of TwinPeak premium panels for residential and commercial rooftops, including a new cell structure design and up to 375W power output.
What blackout? Home batteries power through Queensland coal plant calamity
While debate builds around whether more big batteries could have saved the day in Queensland on Tuesday, the benefits of having home batteries during a coal plant explosion are crystal clear.
New law bans door-to-door solar sales in Victoria
Door-to-door sales to be banned in Victoria starting in September this year, as part of new legislation introduced to the Parliament on Tuesday.
Looming deadline for new inverter standards causes anxiety for industry
As introduction of the new inverter standard looms, manufacturers raise concerns there will be bottlenecks and possible delays for re-listing products with the CEC.
Tributes flood in for “solar champion” Govind Kant
Tributes flow for Trina Solar's Govind Kant, who died in India on Sunday from the coronavirus. A GoFundMe page is taking donations for his family.
“Classic bait and switch:” Tesla faces class action over Solar Roof price hike
Tesla accused of using "deceptive" sales tactics in class action lawsuit filed in response to up to 50% price hike of Solar Roof product.
Community solar and battery park opens to local investors in NSW
Community renewables project in NSW city of Orange opens to local investors, offering benefits of solar and battery storage to homes and businesses otherwise unable to access them.
“Free solar” offer for low-income households kicks off in S.A.
South Australia launches offer of free solar in exchange for energy concession payments, a deal that promises to make low-income households up to $665 better off a year.
Redback unveils two new home batteries with “more storage”
Two new lithium-ion home batteries – 9.6kwh and 14kWh – launched in Sydney ahead of going on sale in the second half of 2021.
Push to ban solar cold-calling intensifies, as company fined $3m
Victorian company found guilty in the Federal Court of using a “deceptive ruse” to market rooftop solar systems fined $3 million, director banned from business.
