Another big solar contractor has hit the wall in the Australian solar industry, with R&L Solar Constructions – a company operating in some of the country’s best known projects – placed in voluntary administration on Monday.
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Melbourne airport’s massive behind-the-meter solar farm nears completion
One of Australia’s largest behind-the-meter solar installations nears completion at Melbourne Airport, which is set to cut costs and carbon emissions.
Solar Insiders Podcast: Solar’s battle with Covid-19 pandemic
The raw data suggests the solar industry is not being battered badly by the Covid-19 pandemic. But it is throwing up hurdles for those seeking to plough through.
Remote Queensland communities set to cut costs with solar power
Two remote Queensland communities will cut their diesel costs, through the installation of solar, under a state government initiative.
McCain Foods goes big on solar in Victoria, in bid to quit coal by 2025
Frozen food giant to install massive solar and biogas generation system in Ballarat, slash its reliance on natural gas by 16%, and grid power by 39%.
Stand-alone solar and battery system to power W.A. environmental NGO
Western Power installs stand-alone power system at fringe-of-grid property in southern W.A. to provide safe, reliable power for community group Greening Australia.
Australia’s secretive defence operations HQ to get 1.9MW solar farm
Australia’s secretive defence operations headquarters, HQJOC, set to be solar powered with 1.9MW solar farm.
WA solar households set for price shock as premium tariffs come to an end
With WA premium feed-in-tariff contracts starting to come to an end, it is a good time for solar households to consider their options.
How “zombie” solar cells could power indoor devices without sunlight
UK researchers are working on a new type of smart solar cell that can adapt to the amount of available light, meaning it can work indoors.
Longi launches 370W solar module, with eye to commercial market
Chinese PV giant launches HiMo 4 series of solar modules in Australia, promising more power, higher energy conversion efficiency, and lower installation costs.