Five low-carbon technologies are set to get prioritised support under the federal government’s Technology Roadmap, a plan that includes no new emissions reduction targets despite forming the basis of the […]
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Australia’s first big solar battery discovers highs and lows of energy market
A report into its first 12 months of operation of the first big battery to be fitted retrospectively to a solar farm in Australia has provided valuable insight into how […]
South Australia solar power reaches 94 pct of state demand on Sunday
South Australia’s electricity grid has notched up a new record high share of renewables, with solar and wind power combining to supply up to 93.7 per cent of state demand […]
AEMC delays decision on technical standards for rooftop solar
The Australian Energy Market Commission says it needs more time to consider a rule change request seeking to set an initial minimum technical standard for rooftop solar and other distributed […]
ACT secures two big batteries for Canberra and record low price for wind
Two big batteries are set to be added to the grid in the Australian Capital Territory with the government securing long term off-take agreements to underpin two wind farms and […]
Renewables through the roof, as small-scale solar heads to stunning new highs
The development of both small and large-scale renewables has exceeded expectations in 2020, despite the Covid-19 pandemic, with Australia on track to add a stunning 6.3GW of new capacity for […]
Victoria seeks 600MW wind and solar to power hospitals, schools and trains
Victoria has announced plans for the state’s second renewable energy auction, in a bid to procure a minimum of 600MW of new solar and wind energy capacity to power the […]
Solar tariffs reshaped to favour batteries, EVs, and west-facing panels
Western Australia has launched a new distributed energy program that will extend grid export payments to home batteries and electric vehicles, and encourage new rooftop solar systems to be installed […]
Residential Solar PV Price Index – September 2020
Average residential solar system prices have dropped to the level of $1.04 per watt ($/W) this month on the back of several factors, including changes to the composition of the […]
Hunter Region Cash Converters installs 55kW Solar across three sites
NSW based retailer, Hunter Region Cash Converters has installed a 55kW across 3 sites in Newcastle. The company was looking to make a positive impact on the environment by reducing […]
New wind and solar improving grid reliability and lowering costs, AEMO says
The Australian electricity grid is unlikely to breach its reliability standards this coming summer, the Australian Energy Market Operator has said, thanks to the addition of more than 4GW of […]
CEC warns against solar industry review becoming Abbott-style witch hunt
Federal government plans to mount a review of Australia’s rooftop solar industry have sparked concerns of another Tony Abbott-style renewable energy witch hunt. Federal energy minister Angus Taylor has ordered […]
EnergyAustralia moves to acquire 100% of Australian solar and efficiency company
EnergyAustralia has moved to take full ownership of solar installer and energy efficiency company Echo Group, as the gen-tailer looks to boost its energy services offerings to business and industry. […]
NSW to fund four new big battery projects as it readies to flick switch from coal
The New South Wales state government has announced funding support for four “construction” battery energy storage projects, including big batteries at the Sapphire wind farm and the Uralla renewable energy […]
Tesla big battery sets new record as testing for Hornsdale expansion enters final stage
The Tesla big battery at Hornsdale in South Australia is setting new records as it enters the final stages of testing of its expanded capacity of 150MW/194MWh and prepares to […]
Biggest solar farms in NSW face major output cuts in latest network shock
Another three New South Wales solar farms, the three biggest in the state, will face “material” constraints to their output when they join the grid over the coming year, the […]
“Extra fast” EV battery could be made at planned $3 billion Australian gigafactory
An Australian company with giga-scale battery manufacturing plans has flagged a game-changing technology breakthrough that could allow an electric vehicle to be almost fully recharged in under 10 minutes. Magnis […]
Rooftop solar’s stunning surge to new records, as Australia installs reach 2.5 million
Australia’s rooftop solar market set new records in the month of July, pushing Australia past 2.5 million total rooftop solar installs despite the ongoing Covid-19 crisis. Industry analyst Sunwiz said in its […]
Household batteries and solar will be critical for managing highs and lows of the grid
Household batteries and solar pooled together and treated as virtual power plants will be critical for managing the highs and lows of Australia’s grid, a new report from the Australian […]
Commercial Solar PV Price Index – August 2020
With heavy activity in Victoria and shifts in solar technology to half cut solar modules, price updates from several companies have resulted in a slight upwards shift in average dollar […]
Residential Solar PV Price Index – August 2020
Average residential solar system prices have remained at the level of $1.05 per watt ($/W) this month on the back of several factors, including changes to the composition of the […]
World’s fastest energy transition: AEMO maps path to 94 per cent renewables
Australia is in the midst of what is likely to be the world’s fastest energy transition, according to the Australian Energy Market Operator, and AEMO has delivered a 20-year plan […]
Australian researchers squeeze more energy from sunlight in world-first breakthrough
A team of researchers from the University of New South Wales has unlocked the secret to squeezing more energy out of sunlight using a method that holds the promise of […]
Vic Gov to introduce interest free loans for Solar
The Victorian Government has announced that tenants will be able to negotiate with landlords to install solar panels under a new government program aimed at subsidising installations. Under the new […]
Wind and solar set new production records in second quarter, curtailment falls
New data has shown that the level of curtailment of the output of large-scale wind and solar farms has more than halved the second quarter of 2020, even as the […]
A Story from Dr Larry Fingleton – NSW Solar Pioneer
A note from Solar Choice: Dr Larry Fingleton was one of solar power’s early adopters installing a 10kW ground-mount solar system back in 2009. Over a decade later he has […]
Solar flow battery breakthrough combines PV generation and storage in one device
A US-led research collaboration based out of the University of Wisconsin-Madison has claimed a breakthrough in ultra-efficient energy storage that can generate, store and re-deliver renewable electricity from the sun […]
Renewables-dominated South Australia delivering cheaper power than VIC, NSW
New data has revealed that South Australia’s more than 50 per cent renewable energy powered grid is now delivering cheaper power than either Victoria or New South Wales – for […]
Western Power taps Schneider for new ‘flexibility’ platform using solar and storage
Western Australia government-owned utility, Western Power, has tapped global energy technology firm Schneider Electric to pilot a new “flexible” energy management platform that will use solar and storage to help […]
States give clean energy sector big confidence boost in absence of federal policy
Australia’s state and territory governments have provided a much-needed boost to clean energy investor confidence, with strong and steady policies helping to defy global disruptions caused by Covid-19 and an […]
Solar Power in Launceston – An expert guide on what you need to know
According to datat from the Australian Photovoltaic Institute around 15% of the homes in the Launceston area have solar panels on their roofs already. There are many good reasons why […]
