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Federal parliament launches inquiry into solar panel reuse and recycling

Federal parliament launches inquiry into solar panel reuse and recycling

A parliamentary inquiry will examine the scale of the waste challenge looming on the flip-side of Australia’s rooftop solar boom – and how to seize the opportunity it presents.
Balcony solar is powering apartments from Berlin to Barcelona. So why not in Australia?

Balcony solar is powering apartments from Berlin to Barcelona. So why not in Australia?

Small, plug-in PV systems are populating balconies across Europe and the US, but many Australian apartment dwellers are locked out of the new solar boom.
Giant Pilbara wind, solar and hydrogen hub dumped by bp wins $21 million government grant

Giant Pilbara wind, solar and hydrogen hub dumped by bp wins $21 million government grant

Plans for an up to 26 GW wind, solar and green hydrogen hub have new life breathed into them, just six months after they were abandoned by global oil and gas major bp.
Rebates “strapped a rocket” to home battery demand, but has rooftop solar peaked?

Rebates “strapped a rocket” to home battery demand, but has rooftop solar peaked?

New report confirms that the federal home battery rebate has put a rocket under national demand. But has rooftop solar reached critical mass?
Can Australian-made solar wafers compete with Chinese giants? This report suggests they can

Can Australian-made solar wafers compete with Chinese giants? This report suggests they can

Australia is keen to build key components of the solar supply chain, and a new study says a plan to make solar wafers could be competitive.
Tesla unveils its newest energy product – a rooftop solar panel

Tesla unveils its newest energy product – a rooftop solar panel

Tesla has unveiled its newest energy product and the buzzy new item is, in fact, a rooftop solar panel, launched at a tumultuous moment for the EV maker.
Hybrid solar and eight-hour battery facility with “EV servo” gets federal green light

Hybrid solar and eight-hour battery facility with “EV servo” gets federal green light

Plans to develop a hybrid solar and battery facility with up to eight hours of storage duration and 10 electric vehicle charging bays given federal green light.
Locals consider options after losing court appeal against solar farm approval

Locals consider options after losing court appeal against solar farm approval

Residents of a quiet hamlet who oppose a solar project mull their options after a court dismisses concerns the project will affect the region’s rural character.