Chinese Solar Panel Makers Posting Big Numbers

Longi and Jinko Solar results

Two of China’s solar panel manufacturing heavyweights, JinkoSolar and Longi, have revealed recent module shipment figures – and they are eye-popping. [Read more…]

Trina Vertex S Solar Panel Warranty Boosted

Trina Vertex S solar panel warranty

Trina Solar announced this week it has increased product warranty on (some) Vertex S solar panels to match that of the premium Vertex S+. [Read more…]

Lake Macquarie City Trialling Solar Powered Bins

Solar bins in Lake Macquarie

New South Wales’ Lake Macquarie City Council is the latest local government to give solar powered rubbish bins a whirl. [Read more…]

Victoria’s Solar Rebate Expanded To New Builds

Victorian solar panel rebate - new builds

The Victorian Government’s popular Solar Homes program has been expanded once again – this time to include homes under construction. [Read more…]

South Australia’s Kerta Solar Farm Energised

Kerta Solar Farm

As large-scale solar power plants go, Kerta Solar Farm is a little ‘un – but it has a very interesting feature. [Read more…]

City Of Sydney’s Net Zero Energy Buildings Push

Sydney Net Zero Energy Buildings

New applications for several types of commercial developments will need to demonstrate net-zero energy use from 2026 in the City of Sydney local government area. [Read more…]

Solar Panels + Pulse Cutting Low Income Household Power Bills

Solar power and Pulse energy management

Solar panels and a little black box are helping a bunch of low income households in South Australia save on their electricity bills. [Read more…]

Australian Solar Prices: August 2022 Update

SolarQuotes Australian Solar Price Report  - August 2022

Western Australia had the cheapest solar power systems in Australia during July 2022 – and by quite a margin. See what Australians were paying for systems last month in the latest SolarQuotes solar price report. [Read more…]

Drought, Heatwaves Pressure Solar Panel And Polysilicon Prices

Solar polysilicon prices

China’s solar manufacturing industry has experienced its share of challenges recently – and now drought and heatwave conditions in some parts of the country are taking their toll. [Read more…]

Fuel Efficiency Standards For Australia Finally?

Vehicle fuel efficiency standards in Australia

The Albanese Government is taking a crack at implementing vehicle fuel efficiency standards, which could help boost EV availability, affordability and uptake in Australia. [Read more…]

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