Solar

Chinese solar manufacturer sets yet another efficiency world record, this time for its crystalline silicon-perovskite tandem solar cells. 

OpenSolar's Sophie Wright on the mission to streamline solar businesses so that more money and time can be spent where it's most needed - putting panels on rooftops. Plus, the news of the week.

A groundbreaking retail electricity trial is offering to pay customers to curtail their rooftop solar exports when prices are negative.

Nigel Hancock from community energy group Pingala explains how solar gardens work and whether the model can be scaled to empower more communities.

State confirms rooftop solar subsidies for rental properties to be implemented by end of year, in move expected to save renters up to $700 a year.

Leading Chinese solar manufacturer breaks efficiency record for silicon solar cells, and unveils upgraded solar module with "significantly" enhanced output. 

China solar manufacturer launches ultra-lightweight module to address one of biggest barriers to C&I PV uptake – load limitations of rooftops.

Solar farms aren’t just about generating electricity and cutting emissions – they can also be a game-changer for farmers rural economies.

The majority of the homes in one village we visited are equipped with 1kW solar systems and are backed up by a state of the art 6MW/13MWh solar battery system on the edge of town.

Federal Labor unveils $2.3bn plan to dramatically boost home battery uptake in Australia, through a national scheme that takes in small business, community groups and off-grid homes.

Chinese electronics company launches new PV business unit built in part from the ashes of one of the world’s most storied solar companies.

Rooftop solar installs hit the doldrums as consumers wait to see what the major parties are offering on home battery discounts at the federal election.

OpenSolar joins forces with LoanOptions.ai to help consumers access finance to invest in rooftop PV and batteries.

Both major political parties are being urged to cut the price of household solar batteries this election to slash electricity bills and reduce pressure on the national grid. 

Solar expansion project at major Australian airport takes it past its target to self-generate 15% of its precinct electricity needs from onsite renewable energy.

Chinese solar manufacturing giant says it has developed the world’s first industrial-standard PV module delivering over 800 watts of maximum power.