Solar

Rooftop solar company slammed by Federal Court for deceptive sales “ruse”

Victorian solar retailer found guilty of breaching consumer protection laws, including through use of dodgy door-to-door sales tactics and false…

February 9, 2021

South Australia to trial “solar” hot water virtual power plant to act as midday sponge

Solarhart-led project will use thousands of residential hot water systems to soak up excess rooftop solar and provide cheap and…

February 8, 2021

Rooftop solar installs off to quick start in January, up 23% on last year

Australia’s rooftop solar market continues to beat the odds, closing out the first month of 2021 with new installations up…

February 5, 2021

Solar Insiders Podcast: Solar’s cracking start to 2021

Gina Rinehart is going solar, so is a BHP nickel refinery, and most of the rest of Australia. But there…

February 4, 2021

New solar inverter standard rushed through, as AEMO pushes for tighter controls

An update to inverter standards to control rooftop solar systems, battery storage devices and electric vehicle charging, was rushed through…

February 4, 2021

Microgrid feasibility studies target NSW towns hit hard by bushfires

A south coast NSW group is seeking funding for eight microgrid feasibility studies targeting locations vulnerable to loss of grid…

February 4, 2021

Fimer taps Australia for roll out of new three-phase inverter line

Fimer launches new range of "all-rounder" three-phase string inverters targeting commercial and industrial solar and offering a “host" of performance…

February 4, 2021

Flinders University goes 100 per cent renewable with wind farm deal

South Australia’s Flinders University announces off-take deal with nearby Willogoleche wind farm will take it to 100% renewables, alongside existing…

February 3, 2021

Trina Solar launches high-efficiency solar panels in Australia

Trina Solar announces launch in Australia of a new high-efficiency solar panel, the Vertex S, which the company believes will…

January 29, 2021

Community battery “solar sponges” to be trialled across Melbourne network

Community-scale batteries to be installed across inner-city suburbs of Melbourne in joint venture between CitiPower and Yarra Energy Foundation.

January 27, 2021