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South Australian solar installer convicted for false claims

An electrician in South Australia has been convicted and fined for providing false or misleading documents in the small-scale renewable energy scheme.

Utility-scale solar tipped to reach 50 GW in five years

Australia’s solar sector is poised for significant growth in the next five years with a new report projecting utility-scale PV will exceed 50 GW total capacity by 2030, up from about 10 GW current operational capacity.

Surge in renewables delivers fresh records in NEM

New data released by the Australian Energy Market Operator details the growing reach of clean energy technologies with renewables, including grid-scale and rooftop solar providing 43% of the supply mix in the nation’s main grid during the first three months of the year.

Rooftop solar rates slow as April calendar catches up

Australia’s rooftop solar market suffered a downturn in April with about 225 MW of new capacity registered across the country last month, down 10% compared to the previous month.

Malaysia introduces rooftop solar aggregation scheme

Malaysia’s first rooftop aggregation initiative for solar systems is now live. The program allows homeowners to lease or rent their rooftop for solar generation, with the electricity produced sold to commercial and domestic customers within a 5 km radius.

Panasonic exits solar and battery storage

Panasonic has told its installation partners that it will no longer produce products for the residential solar and storage markets but will continue to offer warranty and installation support for existing and ongoing projects.

University researchers develop passive solar module cooling method

Researchers in Iran developed a passive solar module cooling method using silicon carbide porous ceramic. When combined with phase change materials, the technique reportedly boosts panel performance by up to 7.4%.

PowerPlus presents hybrid inverter and battery solution

Australian battery designer and manufacturer PowerPlus Energy has unveiled a new all-in-one energy storage solution featuring a single-phase 7 kW inverter and a 13.4 KWh stackable battery.

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Jemena adds community batteries as part of prep for rooftop solar influx

Victorian distribution network service provider Jemena has flicked the switch on the first two community batteries to be installed within its electricity network as it prepares for rooftop solar capacity to more than double in the next decade.

Chemitek Solar launches new antistatic soiling mitigation coating

The Portuguese company said its new anti-soiling solution lasts for at least a year. It can be applied during routine cleaning operations by mixing it directly in the cleaning water.

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