Rethinking Rooftop Solar Policy for Decarbonization
The surge in battery installations highlights the need for renewed rooftop solar policies to support Australia’s decarbonization efforts and address transmission infrastructure challenges.
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Australia’s Renewable Energy Target at Risk Amid Slow Progress and Buyer Hesitation
Australia may fall short of its 82% renewable energy target by 2030 due to stalled projects, slow transmission, and a lack of buyer engagement.
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Rooftop Solar Declines as Home Batteries Gain Popularity
Australia’s rooftop solar market is struggling as home battery installations surge, with significant drops in solar capacity compared to last year.
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Collie Approves Third Major Battery and Solar Project
Collie, Western Australia, greenlights a $500 million solar and battery project, adding a 200 MW battery to its regional grid.
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Australia Launches C&I Solar Industry Census for Rooftop Insights
Orkestra Energy and SunWiz unveil the C&I Solar Industry Census to gather insights and address challenges in Australia’s commercial solar sector.
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Bowen Announces 1.6 GW Renewable Energy Tenders for Western Australia Grid
New tenders aim to add 1.6 GW of renewable energy and 2.4 GWh of storage to Western Australia’s grid, enhancing energy reliability and attracting $4 billion in investment.
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Saul Griffith Advocates for Consumer Army in Energy Transition
Dr. Saul Griffith discusses his book ‘Plug In!’ and the role of households in Australia’s clean energy transition on the SwitchedOn podcast.
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Banana Shire Council Targets $40 Billion in Wind and Solar Projects
The Banana Shire Council aims to secure contracts from $40 billion in renewable projects, despite state government changes to energy targets.
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Longi Launches Lightweight Solar Panel for Factory Rooftops
Longi’s new lightweight solar panel targets low-load rooftops, reducing weight and installation costs while maintaining high efficiency and reliability.
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China’s Ambitious Solar Farm Features ‘Photovoltaic Sheep’
China unveils the world’s largest solar farm on the Tibetan plateau, showcasing innovative ecological practices and significant advancements in renewable energy.
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Solar Farms Face Losses from Weather and Curtailment Issues
Banpu’s solar farms report losses due to poor weather and curtailment, prompting a shift towards battery storage solutions.
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SwitchedOn Podcast: Ausgrid’s Solar Hub Initiative
Ausgrid proposes a pilot to transform unused rooftops into solar hubs, benefiting 32,000 households while addressing decentralised energy challenges.
