solar

Risen Energy leads race to deliver 500W solar modules, cut system costs

China's Risen Energy inks deal to provide 20MW of its new 500W PV modules, marking a first in the higher…

March 24, 2020

How a renewable microgrid saved lives in the California wild-fires

A 1.8MW solar and battery microgrid has saved the tribal community of Humboldt County $195,000 in electricity costs. But when…

November 14, 2019

First panels installed at Gupta-backed project to add 6MW to innovation park

The first solar panels have been installed as part of a 6MW project to supply the Tonsley Park Innovation District…

November 4, 2019

NSW to trial free rooftop solar systems for low income households

NSW Government offers free rooftop solar to pensioners and veterans under a trial for 3,000 low income households.

October 22, 2019

XXXX! Lion solar deal to slash energy costs for hundreds of pubs

Lion breweries sign major group PPA deal with Simply Energy to supply more than 300 pubs and hotels with cheaper…

October 9, 2019

Remote aboriginal communities to benefit from solar co-investments

Aboriginal communities set to save thousands in electricity costs through co-investments in rooftop solar rollout, in partnership with Horizon Power.

September 23, 2019

NSW coal city, Newcastle, sets sights on 100 per cent renewables

NSW city best known for its busy coal port wants to take council operations 100% renewable by 2020, with a…

August 28, 2019

Solar powered Byron Bay brewer eyes thermal energy storage

Stone & Wood Brewing Company to investigate feasibility of integrating a Thermal Energy Storage System from South Australian company 1414…

August 5, 2019

EnergyAustralia acquires stake in solar, energy efficiency company Echo Group

EnergyAustralia buys into Echo Group to boost its solar options for commercial customers.

July 10, 2019

Should you take your house off grid?

There are several reasons to consider a life off the grid. But you should always consider whether the advantages outweigh…

May 16, 2019