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Solar Insiders Podcast: Solar is king, but who gets to control it?
Giles Parkinson and Nigel Morris1 Sep 20210 comments

Why rooftop solar will be dominant feature of grid within 5 years. And we speak to Autonomous Energy over recent buyout.

Solar, Battery/Storage, News, Policy
Door-to-door solar sales officially banned in Victoria, “tough” penalties threatened
Sophie Vorrath1 Sep 20210 comments

A ban on door-to-door sales across all Solar Victoria rebate programs has come into force, to protect consumers from "dodgy" companies and marketing tactics.

Solar, Policy
Community solar garden using second-hand panels among NSW grant recipients
Sophie Vorrath30 Aug 20210 comments

Two regional NSW businesses have won state funding towards initiatives being developed to address Australia’s growing solar panel waste problem.

Solar, Energy Efficiency, News
Planted green roofs deliver a boost to solar output, study reveals
Sophie Vorrath26 Aug 20210 comments

Sydney-based study finds that solar panels installed on a planted “green roof” get a significant boost to their generation output, compared to a conventional rooftop.

Solar, Battery/Storage, Featured, News, Policy
Plenty of promise for solar households, but ESB report delivers no windfalls
Sophie Vorrath26 Aug 20210 comments

Some mainstream media hot takes on the ESB's long-awaited market redesign paint solar households as big winners. But is that accurate?

Solar
Solar export rule not the consumer “win” it’s cracked up to be
Ellen Roberts25 Aug 20210 comments

The AEMC decision to allow solar export charging was widely reported in the mainstream media as a win for consumers. It is not – and here's why.

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Battery/Storage, Podcasts, Solar
Great Solar Business Podcast: The future of inverters
Nigel Morris24 Aug 20210 comments

From an unknown product in the mid-90s Fronius inverters now have 40% of Australia's inverter market. Acting Sales Director of Fronius Australia, Hans Enwagner, discusses what the future holds for inverter technology and how it will impact solar businesses.

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Battery/Storage, Software/Gadgets, Solar
How to build a renewable microgrid: Monash Uni launches interactive “toolbox”
Sophie Vorrath24 Aug 20210 comments

The team behind Monash University's ground-breaking solar and battery microgrid has developed an interactive how-to guide for other businesses and organisations.

Battery/Storage, Solar
Powercor turns to community batteries to boost solar exports in PV hotspots
Sophie Vorrath23 Aug 20210 comments

One of Australia's top rooftop solar postcodes will be the site of a new community battery, as Victorian networks plan rollout of up to 12 more.

Battery/Storage, Solar
Australia-first community battery trial delivers bill savings and some key lessons
Sophie Vorrath19 Aug 20210 comments

An Australian-first ARENA-backed community battery storage trial in WA has achieved its main objectives, but might be most valuable for the lessons learnt.

Battery/Storage, Off-Grid, Other Renewables, Solar
Cyclone hit Kalbarri gets ready to welcome wind, solar and battery microgrid
Sophie Vorrath19 Aug 20210 comments

Western Power names the dates for official launch of much-delayed wind, solar and battery microgrid that will help power WA town of Kalbarri.

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Podcasts, Solar
Solar Insiders Podcast: Flexible exports and PV pricing pressures
Giles Parkinson and Nigel Morris18 Aug 20210 comments

Solar industry faces pressure from rising import prices, shipping costs and Covid. But flexible exports offer hope for a smarter future.

News, Solar
Autonomous Energy emerges from administration with management buyout
Sophie Vorrath13 Aug 20210 comments

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

Solar, News, Policy
What does the “solar tax” mean for consumers? Here are six key takeaways
Sophie Vorrath12 Aug 20210 comments

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

Podcasts, Solar
Great Solar Business Podcast: Mergers and acquisitions as a solar growth strategy
Nigel Morris11 Aug 20210 comments

With one of the most competitive solar markets in the world, can the market sustain so much competition? Andy McCarthy from RACV Solar, who started his business in his third bedroom, discusses the risks and benefits of M&A.

Other Renewables, Battery/Storage, Off-Grid, Software/Gadgets, Solar
“Enormous milestone” as first wind turbine goes up at Esperance micorgrid
Sophie Vorrath10 Aug 20210 comments

Plans to supply almost half of the energy needs of a remote WA town with a mix of solar, wind, battery storage pass an "enormous milestone."

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