solar PV

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…

May 18, 2020

Q Cells zeroes in on Australian “stay-at-home” solar market with upgraded module

South Korea-based PV manufacturer unveils 355W Q.PEAK DUO-G6+ module targeting Australia's premium residential segment, and "work-from-home" consumers.

May 1, 2020

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…

April 29, 2020

Rooftop solar rebates slow to a trickle in Victoria as Covid-19 starts to bite

After flying off the shelf in 2019, the March allocation of the Victorian government's home solar rebates has barely shifted.…

March 25, 2020

PV maker Tindo Solar prepares move into ‘solar rental’ market

Australia's only solar panel manufacturer applies for regulatory approval to offer "solar rental" services to homes and small businesses.

March 23, 2020

Trina Solar opens Australian orders for new 500W PV modules

Trina Solar to launch two new 500W solar modules in Australia, including the bifacial Duomax V which it says could…

March 16, 2020

Canadian Solar brings 450W HiKu PV module to Australian rooftops

Canadian Solar HiKu mono-crystalline PERC technology claims to have conversion efficiency of up to 20.37%, offer greater resistance to hotspots…

March 16, 2020

“Solar for solar” – Longi pledges to source 100% renewables by 2028

China PV manufacturer joins RE100 with pledge to use renewable energy only by 2028, says it "firmly believes" world can…

March 16, 2020

REC Group extends solar panel warranty to 25 years

German solar panel maker launches extended warranty for PV modules, guaranteeing performance and covering all faults and labour over 25…

January 23, 2020

Massive 5.8MW solar car park completed in $73 million commercial PV blitz

A 5.8MW solar car park installed at an Adelaide shopping centre, as part of Vicinity Centres' commercial solar roll-out across…

December 19, 2019