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OpenSolar adds financing tool to PV design and sales platformOpenSolar adds financing tool to PV design and sales platform

OpenSolar adds financing tool to PV design and sales platform

OpenSolar joins forces with LoanOptions.ai to help consumers access finance to invest in rooftop PV and batteries.

April 2, 2025
Pressure mounts on major parties to back home batteries as best remedy for energy woesPressure mounts on major parties to back home batteries as best remedy for energy woes

Pressure mounts on major parties to back home batteries as best remedy for energy woes

Both major political parties are being urged to cut the price of household solar batteries this election to slash electricity…

April 1, 2025
Australia’s fifth-largest airport triples size of rooftop solar systemAustralia’s fifth-largest airport triples size of rooftop solar system

Australia’s fifth-largest airport triples size of rooftop solar system

Solar expansion project at major Australian airport takes it past its target to self-generate 15% of its precinct electricity needs…

April 1, 2025
China solar giant unveils world’s first 800W-plus PV moduleChina solar giant unveils world’s first 800W-plus PV module

China solar giant unveils world’s first 800W-plus PV module

Chinese solar manufacturing giant says it has developed the world’s first industrial-standard PV module delivering over 800 watts of maximum…

April 1, 2025
Bunnings hits 100 pct renewables – including rooftop solar at 163 sites, and countingBunnings hits 100 pct renewables – including rooftop solar at 163 sites, and counting

Bunnings hits 100 pct renewables – including rooftop solar at 163 sites, and counting

Australian hardware and garden store giant says it has reached 100 per cent renewables, with a mix of on and…

March 27, 2025
“Cheapest domestic energy there’s ever been:” How rooftop solar has slashed bills for all“Cheapest domestic energy there’s ever been:” How rooftop solar has slashed bills for all

“Cheapest domestic energy there’s ever been:” How rooftop solar has slashed bills for all

Data used to showcase the downward impact of renewable energy on power prices contained a stunning and timely reminder: nothing…

March 27, 2025
“100 pct useful:” How solar and battery helped one family – and neighbours – power through Cyclone Alfred“100 pct useful:” How solar and battery helped one family – and neighbours – power through Cyclone Alfred

“100 pct useful:” How solar and battery helped one family – and neighbours – power through Cyclone Alfred

Anibal Zarate's family lived so well through Tropical Cyclone Alfred that even his sceptical neighbours now see solar and battery…

March 14, 2025
Commercial rooftop solar is booming – but is household PV a victim of its own success?Commercial rooftop solar is booming – but is household PV a victim of its own success?

Commercial rooftop solar is booming – but is household PV a victim of its own success?

Commercial rooftop solar had its best year of growth in 2024, but there is a cloud over the residential sector.…

March 6, 2025
Network launches flexible rooftop solar exports as an antidote to sun taxNetwork launches flexible rooftop solar exports as an antidote to sun tax

Network launches flexible rooftop solar exports as an antidote to sun tax

Network launches AI-powered flexible export system to help rooftop solar customers get more from their investment while maintaining grid stability.

March 3, 2025
Solar for apartments support scheme now open, with grants up to $150,000Solar for apartments support scheme now open, with grants up to $150,000

Solar for apartments support scheme now open, with grants up to $150,000

Grants of up to $150,000 are now available for apartment blocks to install solar, with expected savings of up to…

March 1, 2025