Perth fresh food market starts install of Western Australia’s largest solar array
Western Australia-based Perth Markets Group Limited (PMGL) has started the state’s largest 5 MW rooftop solar installation using 10,000 solar panels over 25,000 square metres, to supply a third of its electricity use.
Rooftop solar install rates on par with straight-line average
Australia’s rooftop solar market has eased with the latest monthly data from industry analyst SunWiz revealing that national installation volumes dropped off by a marginal 1% in November compared to the previous month.
BIPV technology provides potential solution for solar duck curve
Building integrated PV can make a substantial contribution to Australia’s clean energy transition but one industry expert says a lack of understanding about the value and versatility of the technology means it remains underutilised.
Worker charged following alleged theft of 8,000 solar panels
An employee of a solar company based in western Sydney has been charged after allegedly stealing, and then selling, $1.2 million worth of solar panels.
Regulator points to record-breaking year for renewables
Australia is on track to add a record 7.5 GW of renewable energy capacity to the grid this year according to modelling published by the federal government’s Clean Energy Regulator.
Rooftop solar rollout reduces manufacturer’s grid reliance
Packaging manufacturing and recycling giant Visy Industries has announced the deployment of a combined 4.5 MW of solar across the rooftops at seven of its Australian sites as it seeks to reduce its reliance on grid-supplied electricity.
SolarEdge launches mobile app for residential, C&I solar installers
The company’s new mobile app is designed to combine all operations for solar installers, from installations and commissioning to management and servicing, in one streamlined platform.
EnergyConnect transmission project reaches tri-state milestone
The New South Wales, South Australia, and Victoria power grids have been successfully connected with the $2.3 billion EnergyConnect transmission infrastructure project now live, enabling renewable energy to be shared directly between the three states.
Rooftop rollout drives impressive growth for installers
Australia’s record uptake of rooftop solar is delivering significant benefits for some installers with new analysis by industry consultancy Solar Nerds showing triple-digit percentage point annual growth rates for some companies.
Sunways unveils three-phase inverters for rooftop PV
Sunways’ new three-phase inverters have efficiency ratings of up to 98.6% and European efficiency ratings of 98.2%. They are available in five versions, with power outputs ranging from 15 kW to 30 kW.
