Green hydrogen production and generation plant completed for use alongside solar, wind and battery storage to help power a remote WA town.
Coastal town becomes first in Australia to trial green hydrogen to replace dirty diesel
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Tonsley hub edges closer to 100 pct renewables with massive solar rooftop
A boosted 5MW rooftop solar array at the Tonsley Innovation District in Adelaide will power up next week, taking it to 80% renewables. Battery storage is next.
Industry slams “antiquated, brutal” rooftop solar switch off plan for Sunshine State
A new rule that will require large numbers of rooftop solar systems to be fitted with a basic on-off switch has been slammed as outdated, reckless and costly.
QCells unveils new rooftop solar panel range for Australia
South Korean solar manufacturer unveils range of new solar panels for Australia, including the company’s first N-type Q.Tron series residential module.
Smart energy dream team builds all-electric, solar powered communities
More than 200 of these smart, solar and battery microgrid-connected homes will be built as a blueprint for sustainable, resilient residential development.
Top tips to get through a summer of soaring power prices
With electricity prices forecast to continue their upwards march, here are some tips from the experts on how to stay cool, in power and on budget this summer.
“It’s not true that batteries don’t make payback:” The mission to deliver ‘free’ electricity
Home solar and battery optimisation specialist Evergen joins with OpenSolar to continue its mission to minimise home energy bills – preferably down to zero.
Aussie-made solar panels power remote, off-grid ranger station
A total of 224 Tindo Solar panels have been installed alongside a lead acid battery bank to power on off-grid ranger station in remote Far North Queensland.
Great Solar Business Podcast: Have we hit peak solar?
Live at the All Energy Conference, Nigel chats with Ric Brazalle from Green Energy Trading.
Three ways to ensure Australia’s crazy power prices leave no-one behind
To ensure the ongoing uptake of rooftop solar and home batteries is equitable, new policy approaches are needed. Here are three options for reform.
SolarEdge launches “future proof” smart home energy offering in Australia
Global inverter giant launches all-in-one smart home energy ecosystem, to minimise dependence on the grid and maximise savings from cheap, clean power.
How solar and battery households can beat coal and gas plants at their own game
When large coal and gas generators were charging one-hundred times normal prices in the thick of the energy crisis, Amber SmartShift customers were along for the ride.
Trina Solar launches new Vertex N module, with promise of 10GW of supply
Chinese solar manufacturing giant unveils its latest n-type solar module for commercial and industrial and utility-scale projects.
‘Cheaper, better’ Australian solar tiles take on Tesla and the world
Volt Solar Tiles launches with the promise of a product cheaper and better designed than competitors and backed by both roofing and PV expertise.
Solar installers warned not to cut corners on safety as fines handed out
Two companies face thousands of dollars in fines after failing to meet the required safety standards at a residential rooftop solar installation.
Solar skylight launches ClearVue into residential market
A luxury home will feature eight solar power generating skylights made from the PV-integrated glass of ClearVue Technologies – a first for the Australian company.
