Chinese solar manufacturer JinkoSolar has claimed another world record for solar efficiency, this one related to development of its N-type monocrystalline TOPCon-based perovskite tandem solar cell. [Read more…]

After three rounds of layoffs announced in 2024, solar manufacturer SolarEdge will be shedding staff again – with hundreds more jobs to go. [Read more…]

If one of your New Year’s resolutions is to smash your electricity bills with a home battery, here’s what government support is available and where to help some Australians on their way. [Read more…]

There’s yet another choice for Australian home battery buyers – Hoymiles’ LB-5D-G2. While there’s missing information (nothing unusual with new solar gear launches), let’s take a look at some of its specifications. [Read more…]

To add a bit of complexity in purchase choices for solar panel buyers, there can be a toss-up between single and double/dual glass panels. So, which is better? [Read more…]

How much did rooftop solar power exports contribute towards mains grid consumption in Australia’s National Electricity Market (NEM) in 2024? Take a guess and then see the answer. [Read more…]

It’s now 4 years since LG Energy Solution (LGES) first triggered a recall for some of its solar batteries and battery packs. And it ain’t over yet. [Read more…]

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) estimates more than 80% of National Electricity Market (NEM) households are paying more for electricity than they need to. [Read more…]

Guidelines for subsidies to support the purchase and installation of EV chargers by vehicle dealerships and EV repairers across Australia were released last week. [Read more…]

WA’s lithium industry currently supplies around 50 per cent of the world’s needs, and the Cook Government would like to keep things that way. [Read more…]