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Sonnen launches battery and solar fixed price energy deal in Victoria
Sophie Vorrath24 May 20190 comments

German battery manufacturer Sonnen has launched its “bill shock” busting solar and storage energy package, SonnenFlat, in Victoria.

Solar, Software/Gadgets
OpenSolar launches free online tool for Australian rooftop PV retailers
Nigel Morris23 May 20190 comments

After a highly successful pilot trial, a new – and completely free to use – software platform has launched in Australia, to help solar retailers deliver better solutions.

rooftop solar
Solar, Battery/Storage, Policy
New Solar Victoria CEO promises smoother ride when rebate resumes
Sophie Vorrath22 May 20190 comments

Less “solar-coaster,” more consumer protection, assures new CEO for Solar Victoria – the body tasked with overseeing state government’s rooftop solar and battery storage subsidy schemes.

Solar
Byron Bay to host its first solar farm, a 5MW “community” facility
Sophie Vorrath22 May 20190 comments

Plans for a 5MW community solar farm have been submitted to the Byron Shire Council, which aims to source 100% renewables by 2027 for local government operations.

Solar, Software/Gadgets
New solar tool shows daily, time-based forecast for each state
Sophie Vorrath16 May 20190 comments

New tool integrated into APVI Live Solar Map, allows solar system owners to estimate how their PV generation will track over the rest of the day.

Solar
South Australia council to save more than $80k a year with solar
Sophie Vorrath16 May 20190 comments

City of Onkaparinga, south of Adelaide, to install more than 300kW rooftop solar across three sites, in a move council says will save it more than $80,000 a year.

Solar
Melbourne shopping centre halves grid consumption with 1MW solar array
Michael Mazengarb16 May 20190 comments

Sunshine Plaza shopping centre will source nearly half its electricity from solar, after installing one of the city's largest commercial rooftop PV arrays.

Battery/Storage, Electric Vehicles, Solar
South Africa microgrid taps second-life electric vehicle batteries
Andrew Burger16 May 20190 comments

Production facility in Wadeville, South Africa, cuts energy and operational costs beyond expectation using solar and first and second life EV batteries.

Battery/Storage, Energy Efficiency, Solar
Should you take your house off grid?
Infinite Energy16 May 20190 comments

There are several reasons to consider a life off the grid. But you should always consider whether the advantages outweigh the disadvantages for your household.

Battery/Storage, Solar
W.A. gold mine to debut new, portable battery technology
Sophie Vorrath14 May 20190 comments

Western Australia gold mine one of first sites in world to test out new, modular lithium-ion battery storage solution by EU-based Aggreko and subsidiary Younicos.

Solar, Policy
New data shows Victoria rooftop solar market languishing, with rebate on hold
Sophie Vorrath14 May 20190 comments

Two charts from solar analysts SunWiz show Australia's infamous "solar coaster" in full effect in Victoria, as residential installs languish waiting for the state's Solar Homes rebate to resume.

Solar, Policy
W.A. to fund solar farms in six remote indigenous communities
Sophie Vorrath10 May 20190 comments

W.A. government to install up to 4MW of solar across 6 remote indigenous communities, in $11.6m budget plan to slash use of heavy-polluting – heavily subsidised – diesel fuel.

Energy Efficiency, Battery/Storage, Solar
CEFC tips $95m into solar powered, energy efficient community housing
Sophie Vorrath9 May 20190 comments

Clean Energy Finance Corporation backs Housing Plus to deliver 220 new energy efficienct homes over three years in regional NSW, including solar and battery storage.

Policy, Solar
Solar Insiders Podcast: What is going on in Queensland?
Giles Parkinson and Nigel Morris9 May 20190 comments

Confusion and frustration in the Sunshine state as the government seeks to justify new rules that will add costs to solar farms and make some installations impossible.

Battery/Storage, Policy, Solar
Solar plus storage to power NDIS housing in South Australia pilot
Michael Mazengarb9 May 20190 comments

South Australian project will incorporate solar and battery systems into dedicated housing for participants of the NDIS.

adelaide solar
Battery/Storage, Electric Vehicles, Solar
How much rooftop solar does it take to cover your daily EV recharging?
Sophie Vorrath7 May 20190 comments

How many solar panels do you need to power both your house and your car with the one PV system?

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