Queensland rooftop solar rebates throw cost of living lifeline to renters
The Queensland government has launched its Supercharged Solar for Renters program which provides eligible landlords with rebates of up to $3,500 to install solar systems on their rental properties anywhere in the state.
Bad weather forecasts cost Australian solar energy sector $100 million: report
Solar energy forecasting company Solstice AI research has found a 10% improvement in weather / solar forecasting accuracy would generate an extra $38 million per year in profit for Australia’s utility solar, and worldwide, $9.5 billion.
Post-COP30: Why distributed solar is becoming the world’s fastest-scaling power technology
Post-COP30 analysis has centred on the contentious debate over fossil-fuel phase-out wording. Yet the most significant development for the solar sector was not part of the negotiating text at all.
Household solar electricity generation in the Australian national accounts
The Australian electricity industry has transformed over the past two decades, driven by the rise of household solar and other renewable energy sources. Since 2010, supported by government incentives and improving technology, rooftop solar installations have surged.
Renolit showcases reflecting cool roof membrane for bifacial rooftop PV
Renolit France has introduced the Alkor Bright reflective membrane for bifacial rooftop PV systems, offering high solar reflectivity and durability for flat or pitched roofs. The membrane helps keep buildings cooler while boosting the energy output of bifacial solar modules.
Renewables on rise as AEMO lays out roadmap for energy transition
A draft blueprint for Australia’s energy market calls for 120 GW of grid-scale solar and wind, 87 GW of rooftop PV, 55 GW of dispatchable storage and 6,000 kilometres of new transmission infrastructure by 2050 to replace retiring coal plants, meet a near doubling of electricity demand, and deliver on government emissions and renewable energy targets.
Distributed PV employment globally outpaces utility-scale solar, says IEA
The latest edition of the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) World Energy Employment report found employment in the PV sector surpassed 5 million in 2024, with distributed solar accounting for two-thirds of all solar employment globally, despite representing only 43% of installed capacity.
Western Australia renewable energy generation delivers record on the SWIS
For the first time, renewable energy accounted for the majority of energy on Western Australia’s South West Interconnected System in November at 55.78%.
GreenSketch 3.0 fast tracks solar and battery install design and business
Australian solar distributor OSW Group has enhanced its free solar, battery design and installation business tool, GreenSketch version 3.0 with new AI-powered features, that simplify and accelerate workflows.
Salvation Army powers aid efforts with new agrivoltaic solar farm
The Salvation Army Australia has completed an agrivoltaic, and its first, solar farm near Melbourne, with the aim to reduce its carbon footprint while boosting its ability to help those most in need.
