A South Australian family is living the dream in Strathalbyn in their off-grid solar powered home without skimping on the mod cons. And it worked out cheaper than connecting to the mains grid. [Read more…]
Why Buying Solar Now Is Often Better Than Later
The best time to buy a solar power system is usually right now; and perhaps even more so currently. Here’s why. [Read more…]
A Carbon-Neutral Port Stephens Council By 2025
Port Stephens Mayor Ryan Palmer’s Notice of Motion to commit Council to carbon neutrality by 2025 has been given the thumbs up by his peers. [Read more…]
Solar Power Remains Favourite Energy Source Among Australians
The 2021 Climate Of A Nation poll found the vast majority of Australians again ranked solar power among their top three preferred energy sources. As for coal, well … [Read more…]
Glen Morris And The Community Living Off Grid Since 1974
There’s a community just outside Melbourne in Victoria, Australia that has been living off-grid for decades. It’s home to off-grid solar guru Glen Morris, who shows us around his impressive Smart Energy Lab. [Read more…]
Australian Solar Battery Maker RedEarth Cashed Up
Queensland-based RedEarth Energy Storage has another $12 million in its kit to take it through to the ASX listing the company is aiming to achieve next year. [Read more…]
Enphase Microinverters Chosen For NSW Solar Microgrid Project
Enphase IQ 7+ microinverters are to be used in a private solar-powered grid network for a retirement village on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales. [Read more…]
Solar Panel Maker REC Acquired By Reliance New Energy Solar
The pedigree of solar panel manufacturer REC just became even more interesting, with the company acquired by an India-based firm. [Read more…]
Australia’s King Island’s Transition To Off-Grid Renewables
Previously entirely dependent on expensive, dirty diesel for electricity generation, King Island’s supply is now predominantly wind and solar power backed by battery storage. [Read more…]
Victoria Expands Solar Battery Rebate Eligibility
Victorians wanting to install a solar power system and a battery at the same time are now eligible for the state’s solar battery rebate. [Read more…]
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