Various reports indicate Chinese solar panel manufacturing goliath Longi is set to make its entrance into the energy storage market through the proposed acquisition of another company. [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.
475W Phono Quasar Solar Panel Poised For Australian Rollout
Joining a bunch of other high-powered rooftop solar panels unveiled for the Australian market this year is Phono’s Quasar back-contact, dual-glass, bifacial solar module — expected to start shipping to local installers from late next month. [Read more…]
Analysis: Battery Rebate Funding Could Run Out Mid-2026
Australia’s Cheaper Home Batteries Program (CHBP) is going gangbusters. So much so, updated SolarQuotes analysis suggests the subsidy party could be over *much* sooner rather than later without intervention. But there’s good news. [Read more…]
WA Home Battery Rebate Is A Hit …And Miss
Figures released by Western Australia’s Cook Government indicate the WA residential battery rebate has been popular. But more than half of buyers appear to be foregoing it or otherwise missing out. [Read more…]
All Energy Australia 2025: The Good, Bad And Niche-y
All-Energy Australia 2025 may be done and dusted, but the southern hemisphere’s largest clean energy event certainly hasn’t been forgotten. SolarQuotes founder Finn Peacock highlights some of the many products showcased, from connectors to home batteries. [Read more…]
15 Years Of GoodWe Solar Gear
Chinese solar manufacturer GoodWe last week celebrated 15 years since it was founded. Learn more about the firm and its activities in Australia. [Read more…]
Neighbourhood Battery Powers Up In Canberra
The launch of a neighbourhood battery in the Canberra suburb of Casey sees another milestone achieved in the Big Canberra Battery Project rollout. And we take a quick look at how home battery uptake has been tracking in the ACT. [Read more…]
SunDrive Scores ARENA Cash For Australian Solar Cell Tech
Australian solar cell innovator SunDrive has been given another helping hand by the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) to support the firm bringing its home-grown tech to market. [Read more…]
NETCC Approved Seller Numbers Reach 2,000
Australia’s New Energy Tech Consumer Code recently reached a significant milestone in the number of Approved Sellers participating in the program. Also rising are the number of consumer complaints made against sellers. [Read more…]
AVAS(t)! EV Warning Sounds Now Mandatory
Since the beginning of this month, new electric and hybrid vehicle models coming into the Australian market for the first time must have an Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS). New sales of existing models already available here also require AVAS from late next year. [Read more…]
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