1.3MW of rooftop solar installed across 19 Western Sydney Catholic schools, to cut grid power supply by 25% and save a collective $1 million a year on electricity.
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Inverter maker SolarEdge adds “smart panels” to rooftop offering
Israel-based SolarEdge has moved beyond inverters with the launch of its own PV panel offering on the Australian residential market.
NSW hits 2GW of rooftop solar, as installation records continue to tumble
A record May of 47MW of rooftop solar installs in New South Wales has taken the state to the 2GW mark. Records in Queensland, too, delivered a 177MW total for Australia for the month.
Relief for commercial solar sector, as “silly” Queensland rule overturned
Widespread relief after rushed Queensland government solar rule change, that had thrown the commercial rooftop industry into chaos, ruled invalid by the Supreme Court. Government has promised to appeal the decision.
Discounted solar on offer to Canberra businesses, in ACT government trial
New ACT government program will provide limited number of rebates of up to $5,000 to small businesses and community organisations to install rooftop solar.
Mirvac taps Melbourne shared solar tech for new apartment complex
ASX-listed property developer inks deal with Allume Energy to use its solar sharing technology at new apartment complex – and potentially across all of its multi-occupant buildings.
OpenSolar launches free online tool for Australian rooftop PV retailers
After a highly successful pilot trial, a new – and completely free to use – software platform has launched in Australia, to help solar retailers deliver better solutions.
New Solar Victoria CEO promises smoother ride when rebate resumes
Less “solar-coaster,” more consumer protection, assures new CEO for Solar Victoria – the body tasked with overseeing state government’s rooftop solar and battery storage subsidy schemes.
Melbourne shopping centre halves grid consumption with 1MW solar array
Sunshine Plaza shopping centre will source nearly half its electricity from solar, after installing one of the city’s largest commercial rooftop PV arrays.
New data shows Victoria rooftop solar market languishing, with rebate on hold
Two charts from solar analysts SunWiz show Australia’s infamous “solar coaster” in full effect in Victoria, as residential installs languish waiting for the state’s Solar Homes rebate to resume.