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Oxford PV Goes Commercial With Perovskite Solar Panels

Perovskite solar panels

Perovskite solar panels on residential rooftops may be a step closer, with Oxford PV announcing what it says is the world-first commercial sale of modules.

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Why Solar Tilt Frames Can Still Make Sense In 2024

When the Earth was young, feed-in tariffs were 44 cents, and solar panels were $5 per watt, we spent lots of time building angled frames, facing them in exactly the right direction for maximum yield. These days, with bargain panels wholesaling for under $0.25 per watt, you just buy more of them. So, are angled […]

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Major Chinese Solar Manufacturers’ Revenues Plummet

Chinese solar manufacturers

There’s been a flurry of financial and shipments reporting from some of China’s – and the world’s – biggest solar players in the last couple of weeks. Here’s how some have fared during what is (revenue-wise) a big dip on the solar coaster.

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Aiko Unleashes 470W Residential Solar Panel In Australia

Aiko Neostar 2P 470 Watt solar panel

Shanghai Aiko Solar Energy Co., Ltd – or Aiko to its friends – has launched what it claims is the most powerful residential rooftop solar panel currently available in Australia.

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“Sun Tax” Financial Impact A Nothing-Burger

Sun Tax calculator analysis

There has been much gnashing of teeth and rending of garments over the so-called “Sun Tax”. But initial analysis from SolarQuotes based on real-world data indicates the impact will cost less than a carton of beer a year for most solar power system owners affected by it.

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Everything You Need To Know Before Buying A Home EV Charger

Most EV charging happens at home – so you need a good home charger. There are so many products with different features and price points. What’s worth buying?

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Australian Made: Tindo’s New Walara Series Solar Panels

Tindo Walara solar panel

South Australian solar panel manufacturer Tindo Solar has taken the wraps off its 8th generation PV module – the Walara.

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Queensland EV Rebate Comes To A Screeching Halt

QLD EV rebate ends

When the QLD Government announced on Saturday morning that its Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Rebate Scheme was ending soon, it wasn’t kidding. Applications closed at 11.59 pm last night.

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Applications Open For Australia’s Solar Sunshot Program

Australia - Solar Sunshot

Funding rounds have been launched by the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) to support Australian solar PV manufacturing innovation and related supply chains.

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The Top-Rated Solar Installers In Adelaide In 2024

Which solar installers are crushing it in Adelaide for 2024? I dug into the SolarQuotes review database to find the top dogs.

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