A new platform will link Australian solar households with battery manufacturers, energy retailers, equipment installers and Plenti’s own loan service.
Plenti paves way for home solar battery boom with digital one-stop shop
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How consumers will hold the balance of power on a majority renewables grid
While we can’t control when the sun shines or the wind blows, we can control the consumption in homes to match those times.
Another 18 government schools go solar, join smart energy pilot
The solar schools, which will be part of a statewide VPP pilot, are expected to see a reduction in electricity costs of almost $100,000.
Resort switches to 100 per cent renewables, powered by Queensland wind
The 10,000MWh deal includes the purchase of renewable energy from the Kaban Green Power Hub, a 157MW wind and battery project in the Atherton Tablelands.
Solar plus batteries from electric ute maker, Rivian, empower remote mountain town
A community whose power system was wiped out by a hurricane is celebrating the activation of solar and battery microgrids that can power the town for 10 days.
Solar power is not an option for many households. How can we give them better support?
New research shows that without better government support, many people will miss out on the power bill busting benefits of rooftop solar.
New solar player gains top level manufacturer status from BNEF
A China solar module manufacturer that started up in 2020 has gained Tier 1 status from BloombergNEF for the first quarter of 2023.
How a small community on a massive cattle ranch has switched to 100 pct solar power
William Creek, a tiny populated speck within the vast Anna Creek Station, is now powered entirely by solar and battery storage. Here's how it was done.
Solar feed-in tariffs cut again, despite “much higher” wholesale grid prices
Victoria cuts the minimum flat-rate solar feed-in tariff again, despite soaring power prices. But there are some upsides for the state's solar households.
Trina Solar launches new Vertex series, including high-end “transparent” module
The robust dual glass modules are available in two specifications, one with impressive power output, the other designed to “all but disappear” once installed.
Sun Tax: What solar export tariffs could cost you, and why you should be worried
"More holes than Swiss cheese!" Network proposed solar tariffs might not hit bills too hard to start with, but the cost of rushing them through could be high.
Tiwi Islands community adds solar and battery to reach 50 per cent renewables
A remote NT community will soon source up to half of its electricity supply from renewables, with new works underway to further slash diesel consumption.
Australia’s top 10 most installed solar panels and inverter brands
Australian solar and storage research firm SunWiz has published a list of the country’s top solar panel and inverter manufacturers for 2022.
How I fully electrified my home – and seven tips to help you do it too
For an energy industry veteran, the journey to electrifying my home was more challenging than expected. Here are my top tips to make it easier.
Solar and battery microgrid powers state’s largest rail infrastructure project
WA government ditches diesel and opts for solar and battery storage to power a major off-grid rail construction project – a first for the state.
Another WA town adds battery storage to pave way for more rooftop solar
Roll out of nine battery energy storage systems to remote WA towns will allow more than 1,000 households and 500 businesses to install rooftop solar.
