Flexible solar panels installed on library on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast, in what is claimed to be Australia’s first curved-roof solar installation.
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Winners and losers from Victoria’s rooftop solar rebate scheme
Solar Victoria has released an expansive data set explaining the detail of which companies got what in the Labor state government’s sometimes controversial rooftop solar rebate scheme. Here’s what it tells us.
City of Moreland calls on community to install more solar, drive electric
Moreland City Council proposes raft of community-based goals, including doubling rooftop solar uptake and switching to electric vehicles, as it aims for zero carbon in 2040.
Largest New York City solar project – with battery – set for JFK Airport
SunPower to develop NYC’s largest solar project, including 13MW PV, a 7.5MW battery and a 6.1MW community solar facility to supply local communities at reduced rates.
Thousands more Victoria solar rebates snapped up, battery uptake still flat
Another 3,000 rooftop solar rebates snapped up in Solar Victoria’s mid-November offering, but government’s expanded battery scheme still not gaining traction.
Rooftop solar supplies 45% of demand, sets new grid low in Western Australia
Rooftop solar delivers record low Q3 minimum demand in W.A. after accounting for 45% of overall supply on one day, and also helps send prices negative.
Solar Insiders Podcast: When will the rooftop solar boom subside?
Rooftop solar installations set a new record in October, but battery storage sales continue to stutter.
Rooftop solar sets new national installation record in October
Rooftop solar installations set new record of 207MW in October, beating previous Australian benchmark by 15% and with new records set in four different states.
Australia’s first urban surf park seeks power from wind and solar
Australia’s first inland surf lagoon next to Melbourne Airport will use on-site solar and a renewable energy power purchase agreement to power its urban swell.
Mirvac edges towards all-electric solar homes in ARENA-backed trial
ARENA backs Mirvac housing project in Melbourne to demonstrate the feasibility of building solar and battery powered “net zero energy” homes at scale.