Emergence of the Solar & Battery Powered Smart Home
All solar households across Australia can now enhance their energy efficiency and grid independence by adopting the “smart home” concept to explore the various home automation options.
This Island Runs Nearly 100% on Renewable Energy
The island of Ta'u located more than 4,000 miles off the West Coast of the US in American Samoa. One of the largest challenges residents are faced with the is lack of reliable and affordable...
Tesla revamps stores in US, Australia, Europe
Tesla stores have received a fantastic face-lift thanks to the company’s efforts to carry out an overhaul of its retail locations to concentrate more on the energy section of its business.
Australia’s Energy Future Holds Solar
A decade ago, you might have noticed a couple of houses around with solar power systems installed on their rooftops- what exists today is vastly different. Solar panels are found everywhere and it isn’t just...
Tesla Powerwall and solar cost-competitive with grid
The clean technologies would provide power at a price equal to market offers after rebates, and seemed cheaper than market offers before the rebates.
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Lithium-ion Technology Tops World’s Energy Storage Market
Lithium-ion battery technology remains the leading energy storage battery technology for new projects initiated globally within the third quarter of 2016, with the exemption of pumped hydro storage.
Sonnen Battery System Now Popular In Australia
Sonnen, a battery system made in Germany has grown in popularity across the nation’s home storage battery industry and is now considered the number one choice for most solar system owners.
Tesla release Powerwall 2.0 and Rooftop Solar Tiles
The textured roofing tiles will be made of solar cells, thereby providing a more viable and an aesthetically pleasing solar power option to customers who might have been discouraged by the idea of placing big...
Funded Australian Solar Energy and Storage Research Projects
The minister said this funding was a crucial and timely investment in ensuring a “smart Australia”; promoting innovation and results that would benefit every Australian.
Solar system to extract clean, green water from the air
The Source is a drinking water solar panel that generates fresh, clean water delivered right to a tap.
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Free Charging Stations in Adelaide
Over 40 new electric vehicle charging stations will be set up on the streets of Adelaide City this coming year; and EV owners will use them free of charge
Advanced Solar Powered Silent Falcon
With a flight endurance of 5+ hours on average, the newest iteration of the craft boasts a maximum range of 100 kilometers. The thin film solar cells ensure easy charging of the lithium polymer battery...
Tesla trebles the punch of its powerwall storage capacity
New advanced Powerwall battery system to Australian homeowners with the impression that it could offer a possible cost saving of up to $1,500 per annum in electricity bills.
Australian high school students ready for the solar car challenge
The solar car challenge program allows students to team up with an industry mentor/partner to design, create and race a model solar car.
Startup Taps into Australia’s Solar + Storage
An energy management “internet of energy” start-up is making plans to open for business in Australia, and is estimated to attract $3m of investment capital from the Australia's own Southern Cross Renewable Energy Venture Capital...
Australia Reaches 5GW Rooftop Solar Target
Australia has recently hit 5GW of rooftop solar penetration - The Clean Energy Regulator revealed that 1.58 million homes and businesses have installed a total of GW of rooftop solar. The average installation size in...