South Australia government to shift APY Lands power supply to 40% renewables, slashing emissions and costs while boosting reliability for remote Aboriginal communities.
Solar and battery plant to displace “Olympic pools” of diesel in APY Lands
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Solar drinking water for Adelaide, as Happy Valley Reservoir adds 5B array
Works begin on 12MW ground-mounted solar array for SA Water reservoir that supplies the drinking water for nearly half of metropolitan Adelaide.
City of Hobart proposes higher price to buy rooftop solar from residents
City of Hobart proposes acting as virtual power hub, by buying rooftop solar directly from residents at higher rate than FiT and using it to power daytime operations.
North-facing rooftop solar panels rarely best for consumers – or the grid
University of South Australia study finds that when it comes to solar self-consumption, optimal panel placement is rarely towards the equator.
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.
Trina Solar powers up to 600W PV module, throws down gauntlet to industry
Just months after opening Australian orders for its 500W PV module, Trina Solar has made the leap into the 600-club, with the launch of its 600W Vertex series.
Longi flags September launch of 540W Hi-MO 5 solar module
Chinese PV giant releases specs on upcoming contribution to the ultra-high power 500W-plus solar module market, the Hi-MO 5, promising a 21% energy conversion efficiency.
Rooftop solar data shows drop in unsafe systems, even as market booms
Australia’s Clean Energy Regulator has published its latest report on the quality and safety standards of the nation’s millions of rooftop solar systems, and it’s encouraging news.
Trina charts path to 600W solar modules with launch of TrinaPro Mega
Global PV giant makes renewed push into large-scale PV market with launch of ultra-high power integrated solar modules with an output exceeding 500W.
JinkoSolar jumps in to 500W+ module race with Tiger Pro series
JinkoSolar ups the ante in the race past 500W with the launch of an industry-leading 580W PV module.
