Rooftop solar has had its best May ever for new growth – with a small boost from a surprising segment of the residential market.
Rooftop solar rebounds to record levels, as small systems make a comeback
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“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.
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.
Solar Tim Tams: Arnott’s biscuit factory adds solar and battery to go 100 pct renewable
Sungrow and CleanPeak Energy are installing a 5MW/11MWh solar and battery system at Arnott's factory in Huntingwood – one of the largest of its kind in Australia.
Sun tax: When it will hit, what it will cost and why solar export tariffs remain controversial
Reports that NSW solar households are about to get slugged with shock new export tariffs are exaggerated – but only slightly. The sun tax is coming and it is controversial.
Catch Power buys Solar Analytics to create home energy optimisation dream team
Energy monitoring software specialist Solar Analytics has been bought up by Catch Power, a leading manufacturer of energy management devices.
“Terracotta” solar: New 400W PV modules blend in with red clay rooftops
Austrian solar manufacturer unveils a new 400W glass-glass TOPCon solar panel that blends aesthetically with tiled terracotta roofs.
Rooftop solar growth nears record levels, led by Queensland and commercial installs
For a typically slow month, April 2024 has neared record levels of new rooftop solar installs thanks to an early Easter and a strong showing from the Sunshine State.
Off-grid solar and battery system “twice the size of the MCG” slashes almond farm energy bill
AGL Energy completes installation of a huge stand-alone solar and battery microgrid that will power a commercial almond orchard and slash its use of diesel fuel.
Australian made solar panels now available through more than 100 retailers
Australia’s only solar panel manufacturer says its retail network has more than doubled over the past year to include around 100 partners nationwide.
Solar apartments: State opens offer of up to $100,000 to install shared rooftop PV
Solar for Apartments Program offers up to $100,000 to eligible bodies corporate, 50% as a grant and the other 50% a repayable, zero-interest loan.
