National recycling pilot to address solar panel waste issues
The Australian government will pump almost $25 million into a national solar panel recycling program in a bid to reduce landfill and recover valuable metals and minerals that can support the renewable energy transition.
Tesla offers new all-black solar module for residential applications
The launch of the new product suggests United States-based manufacturer Tesla could renew its focus on residential solar and expand lease options with its Powerwall residential battery energy storage offering.
Enphase begins shipping GaN-based commercial microinverters
The new IQ9N-3P microinverter utilises gallium nitride technology to deliver 427 VA of peak power and 97.5% efficiency for the 480 V three-phase commercial market.
Rooftop solar installs rise as households turn to bigger systems
Australia’s rooftop solar market climbed by 22% in the past month with the latest data revealing that 334 MW of small-scale PV capacity was installed on household and business roofs across the country in December 2025.
Venergy completes 4.4 MW rooftop solar rollout for Stockland
Venergy Solar has completed what it says is one of the largest embedded network solar projects in Australia with 1,120 rooftop PV systems installed across four of property developer Stockland’s land-lease communities in Victoria.
Facilitating DER/CER in Australia’s two-way energy system: report
The Australian Energy Regulator has released its third annual export services network performance report on facilitating consumer energy resources in Australia’s two-way energy system.
First Nations groups encouraged to work with utilities to achieve solar on every household
First Nations Point Pearce Aboriginal Community in South Australia has negotiated with AGL Energy to have rooftop solar installed on every residents’ home, in a template First Nations Clean Energy Network encourages other communities to follow.
Gokin Solar launches new back-contact solar module series
Gokin has launched back-contact solar modules ranging from 480 W to 780 W for residential, commercial, industrial, and utility-scale projects. The series supports 1,500 V systems and reaches efficiencies of up to 24.8%.
Astronergy launches 750 W anti-dust TOPCon solar module
The Chinese manufacturer said its new Astro 7 TOPCon module features an innovative self-cleaning frame and a power conversion efficiency of 23.2%.
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.
