Rooftop solar installations bounced back in September with households putting bigger systems on their homes, as home battery numbers leap to 72,000.
Rooftop solar installations pick up in September, as home battery numbers hit 72,000
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Rooftop solar PV installs tipped to surge due to battery rebate, cyclone damage
Rooftop solar PV installs tipped to surge as installers recover from household battery rush, and consumers look to replace smaller, old, and damaged PV systems.
Home buyers willing to pay a premium for houses with rooftop solar
The average home with solar in some states commands a $30,219 premium compared with comparable dwellings without rooftop PV.
Australian industries still using only one fifth of their roof space for solar
Existing roof space is capable of hosting some 28 gigawatts of solar capacity, a report finds, but only about one fifth of that is currently being used.
Solar in the centre aisle: Aldi goes national with ultra cheap PV and battery offer
Discount supermarket chain extends its ultra-cheap rooftop solar and battery offering to select stores in NSW, Queensland, Victoria and the ACT.
Solar giant launches new low-carbon modules and next-gen modular battery
Solar giant launches a new modular home battery and its next generation of low carbon modules, combining wafer innovations and advanced heterojunction cell technology.
“You’re now in charge:” Battery rebate hits new milestone as solar homes seize the day
"Your roof is a power station, your garage stores energy." Bowen marks significant Cheaper Home Batteries milestone, says rebate is about putting households in charge.
Solar Tim Tams: Arnott’s biscuit factory adds PV and battery on road to 100 pct renewables
Iconic Australian snack food maker switches on major solar and battery system to help slash the carbon footprint of its iconic biscuit range, including the much beloved Tim Tam.
Rooftop solar takes a battering, as home batteries take centre stage
Latest monthly data from SunWiz reveals a rooftop solar market feeling the pinch as consumers and retailers turn their attention to Cheaper Home Batteries.
Solar and battery census launches in bid to unlock Australia’s next rooftop boom
Two Australian distributed renewable energy experts launch an industry census to help unlock the huge potential of the commercial solar and storage industry.
SwitchedOn podcast: Saul Griffith wants “consumer army” to plug in and fight back
Households, electrification, and consumer power collide in Griffith's roadmap for cutting emissions, saving money, and reshaping Australia’s energy future.
China solar giant launches lightweight PV panel to meet huge demand from factory rooftops
Chinese solar manufacturer unveils new lightweight solar panel specifically designed for low-load commercial and industrial applications.
SwitchedOn podcast: The “poles and wires” company busting to get into solar hubs
An Ausgrid trial will put solar on unused commercial rooftops and deliver cheaper electricity for locals. CEO Marc England explains why it should be allowed to swim outside its lane.
Regulator comes down hard on solar installer for rooftop rebate breaches
Another rooftop solar installer embroiled in a wide-ranging investigation has been permanently suspended from participating in the national rebate scheme.
Australia’s only solar manufacturer launches new generation of PV panels
Australia’s only solar module manufacturer launches new generation of panels, available in both 440 and 475 watt and module efficiency of around 22 per cent.
Glass-glass and all class: New “ultra black” solar module launches in Australia
Premium solar panel manufacturer launches new “ultra black” glass-glass, bifacial solar module on the Australian market.
