Solar

Four virtual microgrids will test the feasibility of using stand-alone renewables and storage to power different agricultural applications in Queensland and NSW.

Locality Planning Energy has delivered shared solar for four Queensland strata properties, in one case effectively taking an entire apartment building off-grid.

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.

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.

Research has found there are many incentives to remove rooftop solar panels prematurely, adding to Australia’s massive waste problem.

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.

A South Australian solar home owner has lodged a complaint with the state’s energy ombudsman after being advised that disconnecting from gas would cost up to $2,500.

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.

UNSW's Martin Green says the average Australian solar household will soon be installing "tens of kilowatts" on their rooftops, as costs continue to fall.

Changes to inverter standards will require new solar inverters to play a much more active role in the broader grid. So what does this mean for consumers?

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.

Tesla accused of using "deceptive" sales tactics in class action lawsuit filed in response to up to 50% price hike of Solar Roof product.

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.

A summary of what happened behind the meter at the Smart Energy Conference, with some special guests.

Where was all that solar installed in the record year for rooftop PV that was 2020? CSIRO has Australia's top solar states and suburbs all mapped out.

Western Australia utility Horizon Power to take a second shot at running the Pilbara town of Onslow on solar and battery storage only during daylight hours.