solar PV

How battery storage can cut home electricity bills by one quarter

New data shows that in South Australia, battery storage is already offering significant savings – as much as 25% on…

November 9, 2016

University of Southern Qld to install 1.9MW solar, battery storage

USQ to install 1.9MW solar, plus battery storage across three campuses in three-stage Sustainable Energy Solution aimed at slashing the…

November 7, 2016

St Vincent's Health to install 2.7MW solar across 16 sites

St Vincent's Health to install nearly 3MW of solar PV across 16 sites in three states – one of the…

November 3, 2016

Solar Choice PV price index: Why bigger could be better

Average solar system prices for Australia’s capital cities rose slightly between September and October, mostly among smaller systems.

October 18, 2016

Kmart locks in second commercial solar install – 100kW on new NSW store

Kmart will install 100kW on the roof of its under construction outlet in Port Macquarie after successfully putting 100kW on…

October 12, 2016

Largest solar array installed at an Australian winery passes half-way mark

AGL chief says 1.4MW solar PV array across Yalumba wineries in SA shows how distributed energy empowers business, offering greater…

October 12, 2016

Kiribati leads by example on solar, slashes dependence on diesel fuel

Kiribati will "practice what we preach" with 548kW of solar installations in South Tarawa, cutting diesel fuel imports by 230,000…

September 26, 2016

City of Port Phillip adds 172kW rooftop solar at St Kilda HQ

City of Port Phillip to save $44,000/year on electricity costs with installation of 172kW solar on the roof of St…

September 16, 2016

Is it worth charging off-peak to sneak in a second cycle for your battery?

The idea of sneaking in a battery cycle first thing in the morning doesn’t bear fruit, because most households are…

September 13, 2016

When should I discharge my battery to maximise my return on investment?

Should battery storage be discharged during peak only, and is it worth discharging during off-peak periods in order to maximise…

September 7, 2016