After recognising the need for more immediate action, this self-governing island nation has brought forward its renewable energy goal by nearly a decade.
Small island nation goes big on renewables, with “ambitious stretching” goal
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How microgrids can help keep the power on during extreme weather events
As Cyclone Gabrielle batters the NZ grid, new research explores how renewables-based microgrids can bolster energy independence and security.
Home battery boom: Are we being worried and annoyed into adding solar storage?
Solar installers are reporting big increases in home battery sales – even though for many households the economic equation has hardly shifted. So what's changed?
Dodgy solar installer banned, fined for breach of consumer laws
Another solar installer has been caught out taking payments for rooftop PV installations that were never completed, this time in Adelaide.
ACT taps Brighte, again, for zero interest loans on solar, batteries and efficiency upgrades
ACT government confirms it will continue to partner with Brighte on next phase of $150 million Sustainable Household Scheme, following a new tender process.
“Wilful fraud:” Solar installer convicted over faked rooftop jobs
A CEC-accredited solar installer has been caught out falsely claiming to have installed 11 rooftop solar systems that did not exist.
Federated microgrid: Multiple solar and storage power islands in the wings for JFK Airport
AlphaStruxure unveils plans for 11.34MW microgrid – actually four microgrids rolled into one — at New York's JFK International Airport.
Rooftop solar costs in Australia jump for the first time in a decade
But Australian residential solar systems still offer some of the lowest costs in the world – particularly compared to today's grid and gas prices.
How to maximise savings from your home solar system, and slash your power bills
We are seeing the emergence of a new Australian dream of living in a well-designed home with rooftop solar, an electric car and smartly controlled energy-efficient appliances.
How this Aussie-made technology is smashing the solar ceiling
How do you participate in the green energy revolution when you live in an apartment and not a standalone home? This Australian company has found a way.
Jinko Solar unveils second generation Tiger Neo solar panels
Chinese solar giant unveils second generation of Tiger Neo solar panel family, built on record-high efficient N-type TOPCon technology.
Two community solar and battery projects put out call for PPAs
Two New South Wales community solar farms with approvals for batteries are seeking to enter a variety of power purchase agreements.
Shopping centres to moonlight as solar plants in battery pilot with Enel X
A pilot project will install batteries at two solar powered shopping centres to further displace high-priced fossil fuel generation – both for the centres and on the grid.
Rooftop solar feed-in tariff cuts keep coming, despite soaring power bills
Pressure is growing on solar households to maximise self-consumption of their rooftop PV as regulators chip away at the value of solar exports.
Solar Insiders Podcast: Little solar’s very big year
The rooftop solar market has rebounded, and taken a bigger bite out of the coal market. But does it need to be controlled by such a big hammer?
Rooftop solar mapping and sales platform draws millions from big investors
Telstra Ventures leads $15m funding round into Australia's OpenSolar, reflecting the increasing value placed on rooftop solar data and visibility.
