Only a small percentage of Australia’s decommissioned solar panels are being recycled. This isn’t through a lack of know-how, but a failure to act by successive governments according to a joint statement signed by dozens of groups. [Read more…]
Jinko Solar: Massive Shipments, Mounting Losses
Chinese solar panel manufacturing juggernaut Jinko Solar recently blasted past another significant milestone for shipments, and claimed another world first. But it’s not all sunshine and puppies for the firm. [Read more…]
Enphase IQ8 And IQ7 Microinverters: Living In (Perfect?) Harmony
Microinverter and energy storage manufacturer Enphase announced last week that Australian owners of IQ7-based microinverter systems can expand their solar capacity using IQ8 devices. Plus, news of a recent addition to the company’s Australian energy storage solutions range. [Read more…]
WA Solar Battery Rebate Uptake Surprisingly Good
Despite the hiccups and protests associated with Western Australia’s Residential Battery Scheme, there has been plenty of interest in the rebate. [Read more…]
New Solar Victoria Warranty Requirement Kicking In
When the calendar flips over to the new month next week, there’s an added warranty requirement for solar power and hot water systems installed under Victoria’s Solar Homes Program. [Read more…]
Australia’s Cheaper Home Batteries Program Powers Ahead
A huge number of home batteries were installed across Australia last month, and the pace doesn’t appear to have slowed down during August. [Read more…]
Australian Solar Silicon: A Stellar Project
Australian firm Stellar PV recently scored government cash towards investigating the potential for a local ‘world-class’ silicon ingot and wafer facility. Discover more about the company and its plans for creating these crucial materials for solar panel manufacturing. [Read more…]
Australian Powerwall Owners Prepare: Tesla Energy Plan Ending
The Tesla Energy Plan is winding up in Australia and participating Powerwall batteries will be disconnected from the company’s Virtual Power Plant. Here’s what affected Powerwall owners need to know. [Read more…]
WA Battery Rebate: Eligible Solutions List Growing (Slowly)
There was an eagerly-awaited addition to Synergy’s Supported Solutions List for Western Australia’s home battery rebate in the last few days. But some other notable players are still missing in action. [Read more…]
Tindo’s New Walara G4P Solar Panel Packs A Powerful Punch
The 9th-generation solar panel series manufactured by Tindo at its facility in South Australia — the Walara G4P for rooftops — has been unveiled; and we learn what the word ‘Walara” means. [Read more…]
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