Dozens of organisations have backed a proposed plan calling on the Federal and State Governments to stimulate Australia’s economy with energy efficiency upgrades and solar installations for low-income housing. [Read more…]

There’s been some buzz about Tesla slashing the prices of its home solar offerings in the USA. The reduction still makes going solar in Australia look like an absolute bargain. [Read more…]

A large battery energy storage system to be installed at Titjikala in the Northern Territory is expected to pay for itself within 5 years. [Read more…]

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Research firm Wood Mackenzie predicts Australia’s cumulative energy storage capacity will reach 2.7 GWh this year. [Read more…]

A new project involving solar power is about to help take Telstra to the point of carbon neutrality – but it’s not in Australia. [Read more…]

DNV GL has announced a draft standard developed by the Australian Battery Performance Standard (ABPS) project has been submitted to Standards Australia for review. [Read more…]

Viva Energy’s oil refinery in Geelong, Victoria could be turned into an “energy hub” incorporating solar + storage – but also more fossil fuels. [Read more…]

Woolworths have added a very corporate touch to its latest PV installation – solar panels arranged in the shape of the company’s logo. [Read more…]

A trial in the ACT of smiley face road signs powered by the sun appears to have been a success, and will be continued. [Read more…]

Kalbarri Skywalk in WA’s Kalbarri National Park officially opened on Friday, with the attraction’s kiosk to be powered by a stand-alone solar and energy storage system. [Read more…]