Inverter maker SolarEdge adds “smart panels” to rooftop offering
Israel-based SolarEdge has moved beyond inverters with the launch of its own PV panel offering on the Australian residential market....
Category: Solar
NSW hits 2GW of rooftop solar, as installation records continue to tumble
A record May of 47MW of rooftop solar installs in New South Wales has taken the state to the 2GW mark. Records in Queensland, too, delivered a 177MW total for Australia for the month....
Hawaii craft brewer adds solar and Tesla battery to cut use of grid and gas
Hawaii craft brewer has a huge solar array, a suite of Tesla batteries, and uses biodiesel when needed. That means it barely needs the grid and is also replacing gas....
Horizon Power-backed international body to champion microgrids
International Microgrid Association launches in Perth to facilitate cross-sector collaboration, investment and acceleration of stand-alone energy technologies and capabilities worldwide....
Relief for commercial solar sector, as “silly” Queensland rule overturned
Widespread relief after rushed Queensland government solar rule change, that had thrown the commercial rooftop industry into chaos, ruled invalid by the Supreme Court. Government has promised to appeal the decision....
AEMC paves way for stand alone systems to replace poles and wires
Landmark ruling means networks can now take thousands of consumers off grid with solar and battery stand alone systems, delivering huge savings for all....
How solar is saving Horizon Power from crippling fossil fuel subsidies
Solar plant at Meekatharra eases crippling cost burden of diesel generation, as "cloud predictive" technology allows W.A. gold town to go 80% solar at times without a battery. ...
Discounted solar on offer to Canberra businesses, in ACT government trial
New ACT government program will provide limited number of rebates of up to $5,000 to small businesses and community organisations to install rooftop solar....
Mirvac taps Melbourne shared solar tech for new apartment complex
ASX-listed property developer inks deal with Allume Energy to use its solar sharing technology at new apartment complex â and potentially across all of its multi-occupant buildings....
Green energy project racks up 50 solar farms in South Australia
A renewable energy project that started as a way to provide extra income for grape and citrus growers has built its 50th small-scale solar farm in South Australia....
