Consumer’s Guide to Rooftop Solar and Batteries: Your Ultimate Decision-Making Tool
Australian government launches Solar Consumer Guide to help households and businesses make informed decisions about rooftop solar and battery storage.
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Securing Funding for a Sustainable Methanol Plant: Solar Thermal Power to Drive Green Production
Vast Renewables and Mabanaft secure $40 million in funding for solar thermal methanol production facility in Port Augusta, Australia.
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Smart Software Expands Regional Rooftop Solar Opportunities
Horizon Power’s Smart Connect Solar technology enables increased rooftop solar access in regional Western Australia by balancing energy on microgrids.
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Horizon Power expands solar access to regional WA
Horizon Power is expanding solar access throughout Western Australia, with its Smart Connect Solar technology now available in Carnarvon. The
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Unlock a 20% Council Rate Reduction: The Power of Rooftop Solar
Mornington Peninsula Shire proposes a 20% rate discount for households installing solar systems over 5kW, aiming to increase solar uptake and reduce power bills.
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South Australia’s 82% Wind and Solar Success in December Quarter: A Model for Renewable Energy Transition
South Australia achieved 82% renewable energy in Q4 2022, primarily from wind and solar, debunking myths about intermittent sources. The state’s success highlights the feasibility of high renewable penetration with minimal storage, challenging traditional grid assumptions.
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Melbourne Company Breaks Solar Farm Impasse in the Top End
Proa’s technology enabled two delayed solar farms in Darwin to comply with strict performance standards, allowing them to supply power to the grid and Defence facilities.
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Equitable Access to Grid Infrastructure for Solar, Batteries, and EVs: Empowering Households
Energy Security Board report calls for integrating household solar into the grid, but lacks governance and competition reforms needed for a distributed energy system centered around households.
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ESB Report Highlights Accountability Gaps in Rooftop Solar Integration by Network Companies
The Energy Security Board calls for coordinated leadership to integrate consumer energy resources like solar panels, batteries, and electric vehicles.
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Unlocking $19 Billion in Savings: The Power Trio of Home Solar, Batteries, and EVs by 2040
Smart appliances, solar panels, and electric cars with two-way charging could boost Australia’s economy by $19 billion by 2040.
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Tailoring Community Engagement: Listening to Diverse Perspectives for Effective Collaboration
Australia’s 2024 energy infrastructure focus highlights the need for clear communication and local engagement in renewable energy development. Despite public support, concerns about project impacts and lack of information hinder progress. The Dyer report recommends a comprehensive communications program and local involvement to address these issues.
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Solar Module Market Shakeup: QCells Exits Australia Amidst Price Declines
QCells, a South Korean solar manufacturer, is closing its Australian branch due to intense market competition and low prices, leaving few non-Chinese PV brands in the country.
