Chinese solar manufacturer Aiko is collaborating with the Australian Centre for Advanced Photovoltaics (ACAP) to create Interdigitated Back Contact (IBC) silicon solar cells with more than 30% conversion efficiency. [Read more…]
CEC Retains Solar Product Gatekeeper Role Amid Protests
It’s official. The Clean Energy Council will continue to be the product listing body for solar panels and inverters under Australia’s Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme (SRES) – but not everyone is happy. [Read more…]
RAA Energy’s Electricity Plans – Are They Any Good?
RAA Energy officially launched yesterday in South Australia, offering members-only electricity plans. So, how much does RAA’s “electrifying offer” cost and what’s with the bearded bee guy? [Read more…]
Better Batteries Hoped From Home-Grown Silicon Anode Tech
A Brisbane company has scored millions from the Australian Government to support the development of technology that could cut the costs of lithium-ion batteries and boost their capacity. [Read more…]
Jinko’s New Super-Powerful Residential Solar Panel Unveiled
JinkoSolar last week announced the launch of a new generation of solar panels, the Tiger Neo 3.0, with a residential product line up to 495 Watts. [Read more…]
Round 3 Of WA’s EV Charge Up Grants Under Way
More than $7 million in grants is up for grabs in Western Australia to support the installation of EV charging infrastructure across the state at workplaces, tourist destinations, and along key travel routes. [Read more…]
Trina Scores “Eastern Oscar” For Vertex S+ Solar Panels
Trinasolar’s Vertex S+ solar panels, which are available in Australia, have picked up another major design award to add to the company’s trophy cabinet – this one in Japan. [Read more…]
Wallbox Hits 1,000,000 EV Charger Milestone
Spain’s Wallbox Group says it has surpassed past one million EV chargers sold globally as at the end of the second quarter this year. [Read more…]
Redback Resurgence: New Solar Inverters And Batteries
Queensland’s Redback Technologies has launched its new range of solar inverters and batteries at All-Energy Australia in Melbourne today. [Read more…]
Air Conditioning In Australia: Time To Get Smart Says IEEFA
Air conditioners sold in Australia need to meet minimum efficiency standards, but not minimum “smarts”. This should change says a new report from IEEFA. Here’s why. [Read more…]
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