The ACT Government unveils solar farm in Williamsdale
The ACT government recently unveiled its massive “solar highway” project of 36,000 solar PV systems at Williamsdale.
Solar Feed-in Tariff Cutback – Could it be possible in 2018?
With almost 10,000 solar panels being installed each day, Australia may face further setbacks including a potential Solar Feed-in Tariff Cutback in 2018? Energy experts have warned of a possible over-supply of solar energy to...
South Australia’s new battery installation to ensure grid stability and lower prices
Yorke Peninsula in South Australia is set to install a new battery storage system to bolster the state’s power supply.
Australia nears the 6GW milestone for rooftop solar
Australians are fast taking advantage of the falling costs of rooftop solar systems in order to beat the ever increasing electricity prices. This has brought about increase in total capacity of small-scale renewable energy systems...
Australian college makes 40-50% energy savings using Tesla Powerpack
The Cathedral College in Rockhampton has made history as the first Australian school to embrace Tesla’s Powerpack system poised to award the institution a 40 to 50 per cent energy savings. The school hopes to...
Turnbull government could be the reason renewable energy sector crashes
The renewable sector in Australia is on an upward spiral, with renewables powering 70 per cent of all Australian households in the last financial year. This is according to recent data released. However, renewable energy...
Real Life Experience with Tesla Powerwall 2: installation, app, and backup capacity
Tesla, an innovative tech company setting the pace in the world of energy storage is certainly a force to reckon. The company has ramped up its production of the Powerwall 2, the newest model of...
The CER forces Australia’s leading solar retailer to replace non-compliant panels
Euro Solar—one of the largest solar panel retailers in Australia has been compelled by the Clean Energy Regulator to replace modules or relinquish small-scale technology certificates (STCs) after supposedly installing solar panels that were non-compliance.
Could Trump Construct a Border Wall Covered in Solar Panels?
When President Trump released a press statement claiming that despite pulling out of the Paris climate accord, the U.S. would rise to become the "the cleanest" country on planet Earth, building a border wall mounted...
Solar Battery Storage Rolls Out In Canberra
Over 100 Canberra households and businesses have fitted the hugely subsidised battery storage systems under the state's new program.
US Solar Market Records 95% Growth In 2016
The solar market in the USA nearly doubled its installations last year according to the country’s annual record, ranking solar energy the topmost generator of electricity capacity increases in 2016.
Canberra’s Avails More Initiatives For Commercial Solar Installations
Canberra is at it again—this time installing highly subsidised next generation battery storage in both homes and businesses across its region.
Minor Heatwave Sparks Blackout Anxiety In South Australia
South Australia has experienced a minor heatwave which experts say may increase wholesale electricity supply and prices, although AEMO’s insists there’s nothing to worry about and South Australians should just keep calm and go on.
Smart Battery Innovator Sonnen Predicts Future ‘Free’ Power Deals
In the coming decade, the conventional large utilities in Australia are likely to become extinct if Sonnen, the leading German domestic battery provider gets its way.
Tier 1 Solar Panels: All You Need To Know
When it comes to choosing the most ideal solar panels, the common fallacy that Tier 1 means excellent quality is deceiving.
German Solar Association: 300GW of Solar Panels Installed Globally
Based on recent estimates from the German Solar Association (BSW-Solar), the capacity of installed solar power around the globe is about 300 gigawatts.