Queensland’s Miles Government wants to boost rooftop solar power and energy storage capacity in Townsville, and have non-solar households sharing the benefits of locally generated clean electricity. [Read more…]

In New South Wales, Western Sydney’s first community battery trial seems to be delivering on its promise of cheaper electricity costs for participants. [Read more…]

If German solar inverter manufacturer SMA Solar Technology AG was Australian, the firm would certainly qualify for the “battler” label. [Read more…]

NSW Distributed Network Service Provider (DNSP) Endeavour Energy is introducing two-way tariffs for solar owners starting next month. Find out how this will work and also about Endeavour’s new free “solar soak” tariff. [Read more…]

If this PV recycling solution does what it says on the tin, it could be another useful tool for dealing with end-of-life solar panels. [Read more…]

While many Tasmanians shouldn’t experience as much electricity bill hip-pocket pain in the new financial year, those with solar panels will be receiving less for the electricity they export to the grid. [Read more…]

A recent survey indicates electricity and gas companies are trusted by fewer Australians than telcos, banks and supermarkets. [Read more…]

The line between microinverter and string inverter has been blurred with the launch of Hoymiles’ 8-1 MIT series. [Read more…]

The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) says it’s aware of and concerned about electricity retailers applying demand and time-of-use tariffs to households in “unexpected ways”. [Read more…]

Export charges for solar energy in Australia have elicited some strong negative reactions and misinformation – including referring to these charges as a sun tax. [Read more…]