The number of solar battery installations since the launch of the federal government’s Cheaper Home Batteries program continues to skyrocket. See the latest figures from Australia’s Clean Energy Regulator (CER). [Read more…]
About Michael BlochMichael caught the solar power bug after purchasing components to cobble together a small off-grid PV system in 2008. He's been reporting on Australian and international solar energy news ever since.
Tasmania’s Energy Saver Loan Scheme Wraps Up
An initiative offering Tasmanians interest-free loans to invest in energy efficiency measures such as solar panels and batteries has finished up a little ahead of schedule. So, what’s left in the state’s home electrification incentive cupboard? [Read more…]
Another Step Towards An EV Road User Charge In Australia
Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers met with his state/territory counterparts on Friday to discuss (among other things) a potential road user charge (RUC) for electric vehicles. [Read more…]
ClearVue Gen3 Solar Glass: More Output For Less
Prototypes of Australian firm ClearVue’s next generation of Solar Vision Glass demonstrate a big boost in energy generation, involve fewer components and significantly reduced production costs says the company. [Read more…]
Time’s Up: Push For Solar Panel Stewardship Scheme
Only a small percentage of Australia’s decommissioned solar panels are being recycled. This isn’t through a lack of know-how, but a failure to act by successive governments according to a joint statement signed by dozens of groups. [Read more…]
Jinko Solar: Massive Shipments, Mounting Losses
Chinese solar panel manufacturing juggernaut Jinko Solar recently blasted past another significant milestone for shipments, and claimed another world first. But it’s not all sunshine and puppies for the firm. [Read more…]
Enphase IQ8 And IQ7 Microinverters: Living In (Perfect?) Harmony
Microinverter and energy storage manufacturer Enphase announced last week that Australian owners of IQ7-based microinverter systems can expand their solar capacity using IQ8 devices. Plus, news of a recent addition to the company’s Australian energy storage solutions range. [Read more…]
WA Solar Battery Rebate Uptake Surprisingly Good
Despite the hiccups and protests associated with Western Australia’s Residential Battery Scheme, there has been plenty of interest in the rebate. [Read more…]
New Solar Victoria Warranty Requirement Kicking In
When the calendar flips over to the new month next week, there’s an added warranty requirement for solar power and hot water systems installed under Victoria’s Solar Homes Program. [Read more…]
Australia’s Cheaper Home Batteries Program Powers Ahead
A huge number of home batteries were installed across Australia last month, and the pace doesn’t appear to have slowed down during August. [Read more…]
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