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.
Octagonal, two-tiered Tesla solar roof powers heritage carousel
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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.
Lord Howe Island enjoys five days and nights on solar and Tesla battery only
A solar and Tesla battery powered microgrid on Lord Howe Island turns six-months old, dramatically reducing the island's diesel use.
Running everything on solar electricity: It’s more than OK to try this at home
Our $8,000 investment in solar has made us effectively carbon neutral for all of the electricity we use, not just for the home, but for the electric car as well.
“Off grid” solar and battery data centre network extends to Bendigo
Plans to build a network of around 20 solar and battery powered regional Australian data centres "from Cairns to Geelong" gain momentum with new site in Victoria.
SA Water adds another massive solar array, battery included
SA Water installs its 33rd solar system, this time with a battery to allow the utility better manage the fluctuating prices of the energy market.
Is Australia’s rooftop solar industry dodgy? Taylor’s review delivers its verdict
Angus Taylor's Integrity Review of Australia's rooftop solar sector has landed, all 63 pages and 13 recommendations. Here's what it has to say.
Can a bit of shade void your solar panel warranty?
Almost all panel manufacturers have a clause in their warranties that effectively says, don’t install your panels in any shade – ever. Why is this? And is it realistic – or fair?
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.
Two years (and one major blackout) with my home battery and solar system
In which the Tesla Powerwall proves its worth, changing tariffs show the importance of solar self-consumption, and we weigh the implications for future EV charging.
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.
Community solar garden using second-hand panels among NSW grant recipients
Two regional NSW businesses have won state funding towards initiatives being developed to address Australia’s growing solar panel waste problem.
