REC Group launches second generation of its n-type mono solar panels, REC N-Peak 2 Series, with production set to begin in August, shipping in October.
REC Group launches new rooftop solar modules to pack more power into less space
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“Businesses will be going to the line:” Covid puts rooftop solar on hold in two states
Australia’s rooftop solar industry is facing its latest major Covid 19 challenge, with tightening lockdown restrictions in NSW and a fifth state-wide lockdown in Victoria.
“Brutal” blow for Australian solar and storage pioneer caught up in Bill Papas fraud claims
UPDATED: Autonomous Energy has been placed into administration as part of the unfolding legal and financial drama centred around Sydney businessman Bill Papas.
Broome households snap up 900kW of new rooftop solar capacity released by WA grid
Households in Broome snap up nearly 1MW of rooftop solar hosting capacity within hours of it being released by the state’s regional network operator.
Buy now pay later solar pioneer tapped to deliver ACT sustainable home loan scheme
Pioneer of Australia’s “buy now pay later” rooftop solar market, Brighte, to administer first phase of ACT Sustainable Household Scheme – and move into electric vehicle financing.
Tesla launches 420W rooftop solar panel in the US
Tesla Energy in the US has reportedly launched a new, more powerful residential solar module at 420W.
Great Solar Business Podcast: Golden rules for effective solar sales
Solar sales guru Dean Mannix on how to compete in a brutally competitive environment.
Inverter giant Fronius taps Aussie tech to help “future proof” rooftop solar
GreenSync says its digital energy exchange software will be rolled out in deal with Fronius to further Australia's "amazing" rooftop solar success story.
Welcome to Tesla-ville! New Texas town to feature solar glass tiles, Powerwall batteries
Elon Musk’s home state to host the world’s first Tesla solar neighbourhood: a community of newly built homes powered by Solar Roof Tiles and Powerwall 2 batteries.
One of Australia’s largest solar installers fights to retain operating licence
One of Australia's largest solar companies in legal battle to keep its operating licence, after Fair Trading ruled it was unfit to hold one in NSW.
“It’s tough out there:” Major Australian solar wholesaler goes into administration
One of Australia’s largest wholesale distributors of solar modules, Powerark Solar, has gone into voluntary administration, ASIC documents reveal.
Solar Insiders Podcast: Why the solar coaster never stops
Rooftop solar systems are getting bigger, thanks to business interest, but the market still remains tough, and complicated.
Community-owned battery launches in Yackandandah – Victoria’s first
A community battery that will underpin the 100% renewable plans of Yackandandah has been officially launched, alongside a 64kW rooftop solar array.
Trina Solar sets new efficiency world record with cutting edge Vertex module
China PV giant says its has achieved a new high in solar module efficiency, notching up a record-breaking 23.03% using its ultra-high power Vertex module.
Regulator reminds networks of multiple ways that rooftop solar benefits the grid
AER reminds electricity networks to factor in the multiple benefits of rooftop solar to the grid when determining the cost of investments to accommodate increasing amounts of DER.
An energy expert’s guide to “perfect” home solar and storage
Solar, battery and VPP specialist shares his experience of building the “perfect” solar system, which helped flip his bill from a $500 debit to hundreds in credits.
