SolarEdge launches mobile app for residential, C&I solar installers
The company’s new mobile app is designed to combine all operations for solar installers, from installations and commissioning to management and servicing, in one streamlined platform.
Sunways unveils three-phase inverters for rooftop PV
Sunways’ new three-phase inverters have efficiency ratings of up to 98.6% and European efficiency ratings of 98.2%. They are available in five versions, with power outputs ranging from 15 kW to 30 kW.
Climate Council keeps tabs on clean energy momentum with new data website
Community-funded climate change communications organisation the Climate Council, has launched a website monitoring the progress and adoption of renewables like rooftop solar, batteries, and cleaner transport choices.
Cloudier summer predicted for Australia’s east coast solar
Solcast, a DNV company, reports that the upcoming Australian summer is likely to see cloudier than usual conditions, potentially reducing solar generation across key regions, especially along the east coast.
Global installed PV capacity tops 2 TW
The Global Solar Council says global installed photovoltaic capacity has surpassed 2 TW. The organisation says an additional 4 TW of solar capacity will likely be deployed by 2030.
Australia boasts 4 million rooftop solar installations with 25 GW capacity
Australia has recorded its four millionth rooftop solar installation maintaining its status as a world leader, with a total of 25 GW capacity, and which surpasses the amount of coal generation nationwide.
Worth its weight in sunshine, rooftop solar clocks new supply records
Rooftop solar supply for demand in Western Australia, South Australia and Tasmania have surpassed output records to date, hot on the heels of SunWiz data revealing installations around the country increased by 6% in October 2024.
Singapore on track to hit 2030 solar targets
Research from the National University of Singapore indicates that Singapore could reach its 2 GW solar installation target by 2028, ahead of its 2030 deadline. The study suggests that the government could increase its long-term solar goals by adopting policies that promote better area utilisation, subsidies, and advancements in panel efficiency.
Rooftop solar generation exceeds 20 GW in the NEM: state of the market report
The Australian Energy Regulator’s State of the Energy Market report has found, in the FY 2023-24, rooftop solar exceeded 20 GW in the National Electricity Market making up a quarter of the maximum electricity that can be produced in the grid.
Bundled conduit improves residential rooftop solar install times by 20%
A pre-assembled conduit manufactured in Australian by Victoria-based balance-of-system supplier PV Connections has reduced installation time of rooftop solar systems by up to 20%.
