Chinese solar manufacturer sets new world record efficiency of 30.1 per cent for commercial size wafer-level silicon-perovskite tandem solar cells.
Longi sets new record for silicon-perovskite tandem solar cell efficiency
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Groundbreaking trial shows how VPPs can pay for home batteries, slash costs on the grid
Two-year trial underscores "huge potential" for virtual power plants to solve some of the grid's thorniest problems, as long as they can reward customers, too.
Rooftop solar: How can there be record volumes when everyone’s feeling so much pain?
We’re hearing solar retailers are in a world of pain, but the market is setting records. What can explain that contradiction?
Powerwalls for parity: Australia’s biggest VPP opens up to community housing
Pioneering virtual power plant designed and developed by Tesla will bring community housing into the fold, giving them access to cheap renewable energy.
Solar Insiders Podcast: How millions of batteries can deliver billions in savings
Clean Energy Council's Con Hristodoulidis on the huge, universal value of home battery storage – and why education will be crucial to unlocking it. Plus: Rooftop solar has a big month, with a small twist.
Rooftop solar certificate trading platform “permanently suspended” by regulator
Online platform for trading certificates generated through the federal rooftop solar rebate has been suspended from the scheme after allegedly failing to meet its regulated requirements.
Sun taxes and surprise tariffs: Why alienate consumers right when we need them most?
Two recent energy market developments show we’re still a long way from where we need to be on consumer engagement and integration of home solar and battery storage.
Rooftop solar rebounds to record levels, as small systems make a comeback
Rooftop solar has had its best May ever for new growth – with a small boost from a surprising segment of the residential market.
“A better way to live:” Indigenous-owned solar microgrid lights way for energy democracy
Locked out of rooftop solar and locked in to a prepaid electricity supply, a remote Indigenous community in the NT has taken the power back with a trail-blazing solar and battery microgrid.
Solar giant notches up new efficiency world record for perovskite tandem cell
Chinese solar giant announces “significant breakthrough” in N-type TOPCon-based perovskite tandem solar cells, achieving conversion efficiency of 33.24%.
Rooftop solar tariffs trimmed, but impact unclear as Sun Tax looms
IPART lowers recommended benchmark for solar feed-in tariffs, again, but will consult again in September to see how the land lies after solar export charges hit.
Solar Insiders Podcast: Redback revival, battery rebates and solar tax
Redback CEO Adrian Knack on surviving and thriving in the home battery business. Plus: A boost for batteries and a tax on solar.
Rooftop solar donations to slash cost of living in disabled community housing
A group of companies has partnered to donate solar systems for two new homes built for people living with disabilities in regional Victoria.
Solar tax: A kick in the guts to consumers, and a step backwards for the grid
Penalising the export of solar will slow down the shift to zero emissions electricity grid we urgently need. There are better ways to manage the rooftop PV load.
Sharp unveils sleek new rooftop solar modules – “coming soon” to Australia
German solar manufacturer unveils its newest PV modules with rectangular n-Type TOPCon half-cut cell technology and increased wattage.
Home battery rebate up to $2,400 unveiled, one day after deal to keep coal plant burning
New South Wales government announces home battery rebate of up to $2,400 for existing solar homes and a reward for battery owners who join virtual power plants.
