The Australian Federal Government has announced $7.5 million in funding for two new Research Hubs that will focus on different aspects of advancing Australia’s energy storage sector.
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GCL New Energy Scoops Up Solar Panels At ~40c (AUD) A Watt
China’s GCL New Energy has announced solar panel purchase agreements with Wuxi Suntech and Hanwha Q Cells for a collective capacity of 200MW.
[Continue reading…]Enphase Shipped 675,000 Microinverters In Q2
Enphase Energy, Inc. announced its financial results for the second quarter of 2018 yesterday that indicated microinverter shipments were well up on Q1.
[Continue reading…]Digest Of UK Energy Statistics 2018 Released
Electricity generated from renewable sources in the UK reached a record high in 2017 according to the recently released Digest of UK Energy Statistics 2018.
[Continue reading…]Best Practice Charter For Australian Renewable Energy Developments Launched
The nature of community relationships can make or break large-scale renewable energy projects and Australia’s renewables sector is becoming increasingly aware of this.
[Continue reading…]Rooftop Solar And Battery Support Under The Spotlight In WA
Western Australia’s Energy Minister Ben Wyatt says he is examining support and incentives for solar power and battery storage in the state.
[Continue reading…]Sunshine Coast Solar Farm Exceeds Savings Expectations
Queensland’s Sunshine Coast Council is more than happy with the first 12 months’ performance of its 15MW solar farm – benefiting from electricity savings beyond forecasts.
[Continue reading…]Solar Panel Performance Warranties Are Still Crap But Getting Better
I’ve already written about how incredibly awful solar panel performance warranties are, but I’m writing about them again because they are so bad I could write for days on the topic and still have a big sack full of snide remarks left over. However, despite my massive sack, I have to admit that warranties are […]
[Continue reading…]Smart Energy Council Urges Australians To Apply Pressure On The NEG
The Smart Energy Council states the National Energy Guarantee is “junk policy” and is calling on Australians to email state energy ministers telling them to stop it in its current form.
[Continue reading…]June A Bumper Month For Small Scale Solar In Australia
June was another busy period for the Australian rooftop solar installation sector, but not quite as hectic as May.
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