There’s one Australian solar market statistic that has risen again and again, without falling since 2010: average system size. What’s behind the trend?
Rooftop solar systems just keep getting bigger – and here’s why
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NSW calls on households to swap energy rebate for rooftop solar, double bill savings
NSW government expands offer for low-income households in the state to swap their energy rebate for a free, fully installed 3kW rooftop solar system.
“First-of-a-kind” solar and battery microgrid to power coal-country town through grid outages
Ausgrid starts work on solar and battery microgrid to ensure power supply to key business and community services in Upper Hunter town of Merriwa during grid outages.
“Incredibly important:” Solar inverter compliance improving, says AEMO, but still falls well short
After an urgent appeal to the rooftop solar industry to meet mandatory inverter installation standards, AEMO reports "significant progress" – but plenty of room for improvement.
New solar modules offer 40-year warranty, 23.6 pct efficiency
German solar giant launches new n-type solar module based on all-back contact cell technology and offering a 40-year manufacturer and linear performance warranty.
Rooftop solar has second coming as households electrify everything – including the car
Uptake of electric vehicles and home batteries has helped to deliver Australia's second biggest year for rooftop solar growth – and a new record for system sizes.
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Key takeaways from the latest annual SunWiz Australian PV Market Report to help solar retailers climb the ranks.
Australia cricket captain’s climate concerns lead to big solar installation at cricket centre
Big rooftop solar installation expected to deliver big savings to cricket centre, as Australian cricket captain Pat Cummins leads push for solar at local clubs.
ClearVue partners on solar powered, energy efficient “zero window”
ClearVue announces partnership with LuxWall to build the most energy-efficient and energy-generating clear glass window on the market.
Trina Solar launches new Vertex panels for commercial sector
Currently being reviewed for use in Australia, the new Vertex S+ panels are designed to help improve energy management of commercial buildings.
Origin gets Kraken on household electrification, after disappointing on big solar and wind
Origin invests another $530 million in Octopus, in a sign that Australia's biggest utility might be honing on home energy electrification and efficiency.
Rooftop solar, batteries, pool pumps, hot water: Arena backs 510MW household VPP
A virtual power plant made up of rooftop solar, car batteries, pool pumps and hot water systems is expected to save electric homes hundreds of dollars.
Property giant to create 50MW rooftop PV powerhouse in solar trading deal
Australian property development giant Stockland has signed an innovative rooftop solar deal that will help supply its entire operations with 100% renewables.
Heat pump installs surge to record highs as households go electric, quit gas
The rush to home electrification is on, with record installations of hot water heat pumps and record amounts of oversized rooftop systems to power the exodus from fossil fuels.
Renovation rescue: How thermal upgrades and electrification can save households thousands
Australians are paying for low-performing homes through their energy bills. New ClimateWorks report makes a strong case for a renovation wave across the country.
“Biggest” solar and battery microgrid launches at shopping centre, with a Bowen on top
The first stage of what stands to be the biggest solar and battery system on a shopping centre in Australia has been completed, and anointed by the federal energy minister.
