Melbourne-based Allume Energy announced as one of nine start-ups to join The Clean Fight New York – a climate-tech accelerator program to decarbonise and electrify the state’s buildings.
rooftop solar
Battery added to support more solar in Australia’s hottest town
Marble Bar in WA’s Eastern Pilbara region will soon have the capacity to host another 100kW of rooftop solar after a battery was installed at the town famous for its record-breaking heatwaves.
Tesla rethinks design of solar roof tile, and gives it a power boost
Tesla has launched a higher powered version of its solar roof tile, with a significant boost in capacity and a brand new option to overlay the integrated PV glass tiles onto some existing roofs.
Regulator promises solar crackdown, but retailers worried about payback estimates
Rooftop solar retailers to provide written estimates of expected savings of each new PV system they sell, as part of suite of changes for rebate scheme.
Home solar installs cool off in October as rooftop sector feels the heat
SunWiz data reveals 11 pct fall in month-on-month rooftop solar installs around Australia, as market affected by Covid and supply chain headwinds.
Solar panel ledger goes live as CER tightens screws on subsidy scheme
Regulator goes “live” with solar panel serial number ledger, the latest tool to strengthen integrity of rooftop PV industry and the subsidy scheme behind it.
Major rooftop solar fraud allegations under investigation by regulator
Allegations that false documents were used in registration of more than 640 rooftop solar installations are being investigated by regulator.
Solar panels on half the world’s roofs could meet all of its electricity demand: study
Are there enough rooftop surfaces for solar PV panels to generate affordable, low-carbon energy for everyone who needs it?
Home solar and battery for $0 upfront: EnergyAustralia launches “game changer” deal
EnergyAustralia pitches new zero upfront cost solar and battery deal, targeting households in select parts of NSW with big power bills.
New platform matches solar homes with retail electricity plans for big savings
Solar Analytics has found solar homes can save an average of $400 more a year by switching to a better retail power plan. And they have an app for that.