Solar

Why we should thank John Howard for starting the rooftop solar boom

Thanks to the actions of millions of Australian households, the process of modernising our grid is well underway, and households…

December 3, 2018

Two million Australian households now have rooftop solar – and they vote

As Australia notches up a new milestone of 2 million rooftop solar homes, new CEC data shows that the top…

December 3, 2018

Pernod Ricard Australia seals deal to source 100% renewable electricity

Pernod Ricard Winemakers Australia signs 10-year deal with Flow Power to tap off-site wind and solar power generation to help…

November 30, 2018

Australia's top solar postcodes – state by state

It's that time of the year again when Australia's Clean Energy Regulator releases the updated data on the solar hot-spots…

November 29, 2018

Redflow lands two new battery deals, from rainforest to childcare centres

ASX-listed Redflow announces two new supply deals for 38 of its zinc-bromine flow batteries – including one with Optus to…

November 26, 2018

Major wine maker Australian Vintage inks solar and wind PPA with Flow Power

ASX-listed wine maker will source energy from solar and wind to operate its largest site – and Australia's third-largest winery…

November 26, 2018

Solar Insiders Podcast: Elon Musk’s catching mitt, battery storage everywhere

Elon Musk’s giant catching mitt, new battery storage schemes, and the ongoing crackdown on crap solar.

November 22, 2018

Solar and battery to "eliminate bills" for ACT cancer centre

Medical NGO John James Foundation makes shift to "sustainable energy," starting with 11.8kW of solar and two batteries at its…

November 21, 2018

Solar and battery "pod" to power a north Queensland farm, in govt-backed trial

Belgian-made renewable power “pod” combining solar, battery storage and a generator to be trialled on a north-west Queensland farm, in…

November 19, 2018

Queensland to get battery boost as government launches grant and loan scheme

Queensland Labor launches scheme offering 1500 Queensland households and small businesses interest-free loans and grants of $3000 to buy batteries…

November 19, 2018