Solar

Autonomous Energy emerges from administration with management buyout

One of the sector’s oldest and most successful companies has been pulled out of administration and given a new start…

August 13, 2021

What does the “solar tax” mean for consumers? Here are six key takeaways

Here are 6 key takeaways from the AEMC’s decision on the proposed solar tax. Number 1. It’s complicated!

August 12, 2021

Great Solar Business Podcast: Mergers and acquisitions as a solar growth strategy

With one of the most competitive solar markets in the world, can the market sustain so much competition? Andy McCarthy…

August 11, 2021

“Enormous milestone” as first wind turbine goes up at Esperance micorgrid

Plans to supply almost half of the energy needs of a remote WA town with a mix of solar, wind,…

August 10, 2021

Kimberley town taps solar and battery to cut energy costs, boost resilience

Solar on 13 buildings – including at the local pool – to save remote WA town $170,000 a year on…

August 9, 2021

Solar Insiders Podcast: Why the solar boom is starting to cool down

The solar market has reached a plateau, but new projections suggest that home batteries might finally have their day.

August 5, 2021

Complicated, costly and frustrating: How to avoid getting burnt on home solar

New research shows we need better support for the millions of Australian households and businesses that have invested in new,…

August 5, 2021

Rooftop solar for renters: ANU study seeks best policies to bridge the energy divide

Energy Consumers Australia backs ANU-led research into which policy interventions are likely to succeed in making rooftop solar more equally…

August 5, 2021

NSW project to model eight “islandable” renewable and battery-based microgrids

ANU-led project to assess feasibility of transitioning NSW southcoast communities from power systems exposed to bushfires to a resilient network…

August 5, 2021

Eight communities breaking new ground with renewable microgrids

We take a look at eight US microgrid projects – some operating, some still being built – notable for their…

August 4, 2021