Software/Gadgets

Rooftop solar mapping and sales platform draws millions from big investors

Telstra Ventures leads $15m funding round into Australia's OpenSolar, reflecting the increasing value placed on rooftop solar data and visibility.

December 20, 2022

How closely monitoring home energy data can be a major win for solar households

A long-term Arena project aims to answer a key question: how much data do network operators need to allow rooftop…

December 20, 2022

Solar and battery giants unite to fight “outdated” inverter rule change

Some of the biggest solar and battery names in the world call for rethink of inverter changes they say will…

December 5, 2022

How “flexible exports” will save us from the Big Solar Button

South Australia's current grid woes give us a feel for the state of rooftop solar management ‘in the wild’ –…

November 21, 2022

Top tips to get through a summer of soaring power prices

With electricity prices forecast to continue their upwards march, here are some tips from the experts on how to stay…

November 4, 2022

“It’s not true that batteries don’t make payback:” The mission to deliver ‘free’ electricity

Home solar and battery optimisation specialist Evergen joins with OpenSolar to continue its mission to minimise home energy bills –…

November 4, 2022

Smart meters for everyone? Authorities say they are a must for green grid

Major review calls for 100% uptake of smart meters across Australia’s National Electricity Market by 2030. So why do we…

November 3, 2022

SolarEdge launches “future proof” smart home energy offering in Australia

Global inverter giant launches all-in-one smart home energy ecosystem, to minimise dependence on the grid and maximise savings from cheap,…

October 28, 2022

How solar and battery households can beat coal and gas plants at their own game

When large coal and gas generators were charging one-hundred times normal prices in the thick of the energy crisis, Amber…

October 26, 2022

Empty buildings consume more energy than you think

But research shows implementing simple strategies like installing smart technologies can help empty buildings adapt to partial occupancy.

October 18, 2022