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.
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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.
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.
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. Is this a sign of Covid-19 hitting demand?
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.
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 cut large-scale solar balance of system costs by up to 8%.
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 and better tolerance of shading.
“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 get to 100% renewables by 2050.
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 years.
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 17 shopping centres and five states.