Solar power successfully shared in mini grid trial
13 March, 2018A mini grid trial in Victoria has passed a new milestone, demonstrating that batteries and solar shared on the network can be orchestrated to nearby homes during power outages.
Crowdfunded energy retailer set to launch in Australia
09 March, 2018DC Power Co, which aims to be the world's first crowdfunded energy retailer for solar households, has opened pre-registration for those interested in investing.
Through the roof: 2017 a record year for small-scale solar
07 March, 2018Australian homes and businesses installed more renewable energy capacity in 2017 than ever before, according to newly released data from the Clean Energy Regulator.
Newcastle City Council secures solar farm funding
07 March, 2018Newcastle City Council has secured a $6.5 million loan from the Clean Energy Finance Corporation to help build what will be the region's biggest solar farm.
Large-scale solar and storage project provides power to Cape York
21 February, 2018The first large-scale solar and battery storage to be connected to the grid has started providing power to Far North Queensland homes and businesses.
Photon Energy and Canadian Solar enter co-development deal
31 January, 2018Photon Energy and Canadian Solar have signed an agreement for the joint development of five utility-scale solar projects with a total capacity of 1.14 GWp.
Financing largest solar farm in NSW
29 January, 2018The Clean Energy Finance Corporation has committed $30 million in debt finance to the Coleambally Solar Farm, set to be the largest solar farm in NSW.
UNSW to be powered by 100% solar energy
25 January, 2018Described as a world first for the university sector, the off-site solar PV corporate power purchase agreement will allow UNSW to achieve its goal of carbon neutrality on energy use by 2020.
$29 million awarded to 20 solar PV projects
19 December, 2017The Australian Renewable Energy Agency has awarded $29.2 million for 20 research projects to accelerate the development of solar photovoltaic (PV) technology.
Free solar energy for The Orchards, a new Sydney community
18 December, 2017Sekisui House Australia has partnered with Flow Systems to install one of the largest high-rise rooftop solar panel systems in the world across a masterplanned residential community at its new Norwest development, The Orchards.
NAB and Origin help home owners save with solar
30 November, 2017Australian home owners are being given the chance to make a positive impact on their finances as well as the environment, thanks to a new solar initiative launched by NAB and Origin.
Over 1.2 GW of inverter power supplied by SMA in 2017
23 November, 2017Solar energy equipment supplier SMA Australia will be finishing up 2017 on a high, having signed contracts to supply more than 1.2 GW of inverter power to more than 20 local utility-scale PV projects over the past 11 months.
Zener ECODRIVE 8000 solar variable speed drive
25 October, 2017The Zener ECODRIVE 8000 is a solar variable speed drive with a built-in maximum power point tracking (MPPT) controller to achieve maximum power from the solar array under all conditions.
Gransolar and ACCIONA partner on Lilyvale Solar Farm
05 October, 2017A joint venture between Gransolar (GRS) and ACCIONA Industrial is set to construct the Lilyvale Solar Farm — expected to be one of Australia's largest photovoltaic plants.
Off-grid solar solution for water disinfection
28 September, 2017Logan City Council has combined emerging solar power and a Tesla Powerpack to deliver a solution for water disinfection in the city's new reservoir.
