Solar

Community independent Nicolette Boele explains how better climate and energy policy could help tackle Australia’s cost-of-living and housing crises.

The pursuit of water and energy self-sufficiency on a small block in a densely-populated area has posed a host of challenges for one green home enthusiast.

ANU Senior researcher Dr Cheng Cheng reveals the electorates that could benefit most from renewables, and the MPs that can help or stand in their way.

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.