Fronius introduces 15.8 kWh lithium iron phosphate battery for rooftop PV
The Austrian manufacturer has launched its first battery system using lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cells. A total of up to four units can be connected in parallel for a capacity of 63 kWh.
Off-grid lessons help drive new Vaulta battery tech
Battery manufacturer Vaulta is using lessons learned from Australia’s growing off-grid energy sector to spearhead the development of its next-generation battery energy storage technology.
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.
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.
