Jolywood releases 595 W bifacial TOPCon solar panel for harsh environments
The Chinese manufacturer said that its new glass-backsheet Windproof module utilises a zinc-aluminum-magnesium surface alloy technology and a high-strength steel substrate. It features a power conversion efficiency of up to 23.03%.
Shared apartment rooftop solar funding grants residents clean energy access
The Australian and New South Wales governments are collaborating to deliver a $25 million solar for apartments incentive for owners’ corporations and strata managers to install shared rooftop solar systems.
Government revels in record renewable investment and declining emissions
New data released by the federal government and Clean Energy Regulator indicate a record delivery of renewable energy investment and declining emissions in Australia.
Feedback sought on hybrid projects in next CIS tender for Western Australia
On the cusp of Capacity Investment Scheme Tender 2 – WEM Dispatchable successful proponent announcements, the federal government now calls for feedback on how to approach hybrid projects in the pending 2025 WEM Tender for Western Australia, opening mid-2025.
Queensland commercial rooftop solar installation uses over 1,000 solar panels
A Queensland convention centre is operating on a 600 kW rooftop solar installation using over 1,000 solar panels and four 110 kW inverters to power the multifunction room complex.
Northern Territory home and business solar battery scheme sees spike in uptake
The Northern Territory government’s expanded home and business solar battery Scheme has seen a surge in uptake since it was more than doubled from $5,000 to $12,000.
New Zealand-made EV home chargers launch in Australia
New Zealand electric vehicle home charger manufacturer is introducing it’s 7.4 kW E2 product range to Australia, that both divert excess solar power from rootfop installations and provide up to 50 kilometres of charge per hour.
Solar installers’ preferred panels, inverters revealed
A new survey shows the majority of Australian solar installers are unconcerned what brand solar panels and battery energy storage systems they work with, but they have a clear preference when it comes to inverters.
CEC research finds preference for rooftop solar far outshines nuclear
Clean Energy Council research has found 80% of respondents to an Australian-wide survey support rooftop solar and 69% favour solar farms over 35% showing preference for nuclear power generation.
AI-powered technology helps deliver flexible export limits for rooftop solar
Electricity network operator Endeavour Energy has launched a “flexible exports” service for rooftop solar systems in New South Wales that it forecasts will contribute 600 MW of additional renewable energy capacity over the next decade.
