While yet to really take off in Australia, home batteries are installed more often than not with new solar power systems in Germany. [Read more…]

Even given the challenges of Trump and COVID-19, the USA managed to install a record 19.2 gigawatts (DC) of solar power capacity in 2020, up 43% on 2019. [Read more…]

Australian industry superannuation fund NGS Super announced yesterday it has set a target of 2030 to create a carbon neutral investment portfolio. [Read more…]

Albury scored the top honour at the NSW 2020 Sustainable Communities Tidy Towns Awards over the weekend – and solar energy played a role. [Read more…]

Hivve solar classroom example

Kids may have it easier these days in some ways, but that can be a very good thing when it comes to their learning environment. [Read more…]

We’ve been reliably informed that the product warranty on Leapton solar panels has been significantly increased for modules installed in Australia. [Read more…]

What does the ongoing increase in the cost of polysilicon used in the production of solar panels mean for Australian solar buyers in 2021? [Read more…]

Coal power’s demise and the 10-year anniversary of the Fukushima disaster in Japan have put the nuclear energy debate in Australia in the spotlight again. [Read more…]

Yallourn image: Marcus Wong

Federal Minister for Energy and Emissions Reduction Angus Taylor was quick to try and set folks on edge after the announcement Victoria’s Yallourn Power Station will be retired in mid-2028. [Read more…]

The Clean Energy Regulator’s latest Quarterly Carbon Market Report reaffirms what a successful year it was for renewable energy in Australia in 2020 – and more of the same is expected this year. [Read more…]