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Community batteries pave way for hundreds more rooftop solar systems in Broome
Sophie Vorrath14 Dec 20210 comments

Horizon Power says two community-scale batteries installed at coastal resort town of Broome will free up more than 1,400kW of new rooftop PV hosting capacity to residents and businesses.

Solar, Battery/Storage, Policy
Solar powered justice: NSW courts switch to PV in $1.8m rooftop roll-out
Michael Mazengarb13 Dec 20210 comments

Around two-dozen NSW courthouses to become host to rooftop solar, with some to host battery storage and EV charging infrastructure.

rooftop solar
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Crisis averted? Hints of a resolution to “disastrous” rooftop solar rule change
Sophie Vorrath13 Dec 20210 comments

Hints emerge of a “pragmatic solution” to the rushed introduction of controversial new safety and certification requirements for DC isolator-integrated solar inverters.

Solar, Featured, Policy, Software/Gadgets
Fimer issues “call to action” as DC isolator rule threatens solar inverter chaos
Sophie Vorrath9 Dec 20210 comments

Global solar inverter maker says changes to Australian standards around DC isolators, to be adopted in Queensland, will “cost jobs and money for no tangible benefit to anyone.”

Solar, News
Tindo Solar signs up to panel recycling deal with Reclaim PV
Sophie Vorrath8 Dec 20210 comments

Two South Australian trail blazers – one in Australian solar panel manufacturing and one in panel recycling – join forces to address the national PV waste problem.

Solar, Podcasts
Solar Insiders Podcast: 5B expands on way to ultra low cost solar
Giles Parkinson and Nigel Morris8 Dec 20210 comments

5B’s Chris McGrath joins us to talk about 5B’s new acquisition and gigawatt scale deployment plans. Plus: Confusion over DC Isolators.

Solar, Tariffs
How can I find the best retail electricity deal for my solar?
Sponsored Content by Nigel Morris7 Dec 20210 comments

Finding the right electricity retailer and plan for your solar household can mean hundreds of dollars' more savings at bill time. Here's how it can be done with minimum pain and maximum success.

Solar, Policy, Tariffs
Victoria regulator flags another big cut to solar tariffs, sees no real value in exports
Sophie Vorrath3 Dec 20210 comments

Victoria regulator says state's minimum solar feed-in tariff will next July will fall to nearly half the minimum rate of last year.

Solar, Battery/Storage
Dairies powered by the sun and batteries: Trans-Tasman agrisolar start up gathers pace
Sophie Vorrath2 Dec 20210 comments

NZ-based start up offering dairy farmers cheap and reliable solar and battery-backed power purchase deals has raised $4m from an Australian-led investment round.

Solar, News
Solarcoaster continues as rooftop market rebounds, gets new record in sights
Sophie Vorrath1 Dec 20210 comments

Australian rooftop solar industry delivers the year’s second-highest monthly peak in installations, just a month after a big slump.

Podcasts, Policy, Solar
Great Solar Business Podcast: Consumer law and the solar industry
Nigel Morris1 Dec 20210 comments

We explore the issues and challenges of protecting consumers and regulating solar retailers in Australia with Gerard Brody, the CEO of the Consumer Action Law Centre in Melbourne.

Solar, Battery/Storage, Electric Vehicles, Off-Grid, Software/Gadgets
UK microgrid project offers path to cheaper residential electrification
David Appleyard1 Dec 20210 comments

Zero carbon microgrid development in UK aims deliver an energy positive neighborhood that will generate more power than it consumes and save residents up to 30% on energy bills.

Solar, Battery/Storage, News
Community solar and battery project opens to investors “across Australia,” lowers cost barrier
Sophie Vorrath25 Nov 20210 comments

The Orange Community Renewable Energy Park has opened the door to investors from all around Australia, as construction gets underway.

Solar, News
Rooftop solar industry “desperate for panels,” as supplies dry up
Sophie Vorrath25 Nov 20210 comments

Australian solar manufacturer Tindo says shortage of panels and materials is leading to major solar supply crunch.

Solar, Podcasts
Solar Insiders Podcast: Australia’s sub zero solar state
Giles Parkinson and Nigel Morris24 Nov 20210 comments

South Australia becomes world’s first gigawatt scale grid to record negative demand, while new DC isolator rules cause relief and confusion.

Software/Gadgets, Policy, Solar
Inverter makers put in “impossible” position over integrated DC isolator rule change
Sophie Vorrath23 Nov 20210 comments

Solar industry calls for clarity as inverters with integrated DC isolators face becoming non-compliant "overnight" due to changes to Australian certification requirements.

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