Solar

10 things rooftop solar installers can do in Melbourne’s Stage 4 lockdown

There's a lot rooftop solar companies can't do under Melbourne's current Stage 4 restrictions, but what can they do? Here's…

August 12, 2020

North-facing rooftop solar panels rarely best for consumers – or the grid

University of South Australia study finds that when it comes to solar self-consumption, optimal panel placement is rarely towards the…

August 11, 2020

JinkoSolar unveils 610W solar module at Shanghai expo

The head-spinning global race to higher power solar panels continues, with JinkoSolar unveiling its new 610W Tiger Pro TR module…

August 11, 2020

Virtual ‘big battery’ proposes to get South Australia’s grid out of hot water

Metering company Intellihub proposes to transform South Australia’s 200,0000-odd residential electric hot water systems into a massive solar battery, to…

August 11, 2020

Another Australian solar project contractor hits the wall, administrators called in

Another big solar contractor has hit the wall in the Australian solar industry, with R&L Solar Constructions - a company…

August 6, 2020

W.A. launches “solar schools” VPP pilot in Goldfields region

W.A. government plans to transform up to 10 schools into solar and battery enabled virtual power plants kicks off with…

August 6, 2020

Melbourne airport’s massive behind-the-meter solar farm nears completion

One of Australia's largest behind-the-meter solar installations nears completion at Melbourne Airport, which is set to cut costs and carbon…

August 4, 2020

Tesla batteries to help take Townsville Catholic Diocese 100% renewable

A north Queensland solar project that has the blessing of the Pope will addd just under 8MWh of Tesla battery…

August 3, 2020

Home battery storage installations and inquiries boosted by Covid, says Senec

Senec Australia MD says consumer interest in home battery uptake has increased during Coronavirus, as people become more aware of…

August 3, 2020

Solar Juice signs 150MW inverter distribution deal with Sungrow

Australian rooftop PV distributor Solar Juice has inked a 150MW distribution agreement with the world’s largest pure-play inverter manufacturer, Sungrow.

July 29, 2020