Solar

Federal government launches $50m microgrid funding round

A $50 million fund to support the development of off-grid and fringe-of-grid stand-alone power systems around Australia has been launched…

October 11, 2019

Hanwha Q Cells launches integrated solar, battery, inverter package

Korea's Hanwha Q Cells launches integrated solar panel, hybrid inverter and li-ion battery package – Q.Home – on the Australian…

October 10, 2019

Lord Howe Island to get solar and storage microgrid, but no wind turbines

A microgrid comprising 1.2MW solar, 3.2MWh battery storage will go ahead soon on Lord Howe Island, two years after a…

October 10, 2019

Solar installer kicked off Victoria rebate scheme by government

Victorian solar retailer and installer banned from state Solar Homes rebate, and electrical registration cancelled, for using unlicensed workers and…

October 9, 2019

Winter’s gone – and so is the gas in all-electric Australian homes

This past winter was one when Australians in all-electric homes could be comfortable and count the dollars saved while burning…

October 9, 2019

Eco-resorts drawn to micro-grids by favourable economics

Eco-resorts in Southeast Asia are installing microgrids to keep the lights on and the tourists coming as economic terms increasingly…

October 9, 2019

XXXX! Lion solar deal to slash energy costs for hundreds of pubs

Lion breweries sign major group PPA deal with Simply Energy to supply more than 300 pubs and hotels with cheaper…

October 9, 2019

Community energy groups target rentals with ‘Solar for All’ campaign

Community organisations want governments to address barriers to rooftop solar on rental properties, saying it is unfair that one third…

October 8, 2019

Daintree power supply saga drags on as new report casts doubt over micro-grid plans

KPMG report casts doubt over federal government-backed plans to power Queensland World Heritage-listed Daintree region with solar to hydrogen gas-based…

October 8, 2019

Solar Insiders Podcast: Big little lies on emissions, and the Model 3

Government caught out lying on emissions, solar installs at record high, and first impressions of Model 3 and Fonzarelli’s new…

October 3, 2019