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Major Chinese Solar Manufacturers’ Revenues Plummet

Chinese solar manufacturers

There’s been a flurry of financial and shipments reporting from some of China’s – and the world’s – biggest solar players in the last couple of weeks. Here’s how some have fared during what is (revenue-wise) a big dip on the solar coaster.

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Aiko Unleashes 470W Residential Solar Panel In Australia

Aiko Neostar 2P 470 Watt solar panel

Shanghai Aiko Solar Energy Co., Ltd – or Aiko to its friends – has launched what it claims is the most powerful residential rooftop solar panel currently available in Australia.

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“Sun Tax” Financial Impact A Nothing-Burger

Sun Tax calculator analysis

There has been much gnashing of teeth and rending of garments over the so-called “Sun Tax”. But initial analysis from SolarQuotes based on real-world data indicates the impact will cost less than a carton of beer a year for most solar power system owners affected by it.

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Everything You Need To Know Before Buying A Home EV Charger

Most EV charging happens at home – so you need a good home charger. There are so many products with different features and price points. What’s worth buying?

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Australian Made: Tindo’s New Walara Series Solar Panels

Tindo Walara solar panel

South Australian solar panel manufacturer Tindo Solar has taken the wraps off its 8th generation PV module – the Walara.

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Queensland EV Rebate Comes To A Screeching Halt

QLD EV rebate ends

When the QLD Government announced on Saturday morning that its Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Rebate Scheme was ending soon, it wasn’t kidding. Applications closed at 11.59 pm last night.

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Applications Open For Australia’s Solar Sunshot Program

Australia - Solar Sunshot

Funding rounds have been launched by the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) to support Australian solar PV manufacturing innovation and related supply chains.

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The Top-Rated Solar Installers In Adelaide In 2024

Which solar installers are crushing it in Adelaide for 2024? I dug into the SolarQuotes review database to find the top dogs.

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QLD Solar Panel Recycling Initiative Kicks Off

Solar panel recycling in Queensland

A solar panel recycling, reuse and recovery pilot scheme in Queensland was officially launched in Redlands yesterday.

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AS4777.1 Updated! A Thousand Reasons To Love New Standards

Solar installers have a love hate relationship with the Australian standards. But with this week’s update of the solar inverter standard AS4777.1 there’s reasons to celebrate. Read on as I explain how raising the residential solar voltage limit to 1000 Volts DC helps put more solar on your roof and more AC power into your […]

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