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Powerful new rooftop solar panel promises system sizes “previously out of reach”

The Clean Energy Council has approved a new PV module with around 25 per cent more generating capacity than most of its competitors – promising more power over less rooftop space.
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New rules loom for home solar and batteries, as world’s biggest isolated grid tackles “unique challenge”

Western Australia is preparing to hit go on a set of rule changes for rooftop solar and battery systems to help stabilise the grid and make it more attractive for households to join virtual power plants.
“We are 80 pct renewable:” Wind and solar shield Gina Rinehart’s big lithium play from fossil fuel crisis

“We are 80 pct renewable:” Wind and solar shield Gina Rinehart’s big lithium play from fossil fuel crisis

Gina Rinehart’s main lithium play is being shielded from diesel price hikes by its high share of wind and solar, the energy sources demonised by Australia’s richest person.

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Powerful new rooftop solar panel promises system sizes “previously out of reach”

Powerful new rooftop solar panel promises system sizes “previously out of reach”

The Clean Energy Council has approved a new PV module with around 25 per cent more generating capacity than most of its competitors – promising more power over less rooftop space.
New rules loom for home solar and batteries, as world’s biggest isolated grid tackles “unique challenge”

New rules loom for home solar and batteries, as world’s biggest isolated grid tackles “unique challenge”

Western Australia is preparing to hit go on a set of rule changes for rooftop solar and battery systems to help stabilise the grid and make it more attractive for households to join virtual power plants.
“We are 80 pct renewable:” Wind and solar shield Gina Rinehart’s big lithium play from fossil fuel crisis

“We are 80 pct renewable:” Wind and solar shield Gina Rinehart’s big lithium play from fossil fuel crisis

Gina Rinehart’s main lithium play is being shielded from diesel price hikes by its high share of wind and solar, the energy sources demonised by Australia’s richest person.
Kiwi’s new push into solar and battery hybrid projects on menu for UK renewable asset manager

Kiwi’s new push into solar and battery hybrid projects on menu for UK renewable asset manager

Foresight has bought a New Zealand solar-battery specialist at a time when the market for both is running hot.
Silicon, ingots, and wafers: Massive solar supply chain projects given priority by federal government

Silicon, ingots, and wafers: Massive solar supply chain projects given priority by federal government

Federal Labor awards major project status to two companies seeking to strengthen Australia’s homegrown solar supply chain.
Electricity bills to fall in state where renewables make up nearly half of generation mix

Electricity bills to fall in state where renewables make up nearly half of generation mix

State pricing regulator proposes across-the-board cuts to default electricity prices for households and small businesses for the coming financial year.
Owner of Australia’s biggest solar farms reports fall in earnings, despite near doubling of output

Owner of Australia’s biggest solar farms reports fall in earnings, despite near doubling of output

The owner of Australia’s biggest solar farms has reported a fall in earnings, with falling prices offsetting a near doubling in output as new capacity joins the grid.
Solar, storage and sheep: First sod turned at game-changing hybrid PV and battery project

Solar, storage and sheep: First sod turned at game-changing hybrid PV and battery project

First sod has been turned at one of Australia’s biggest DC-coupled solar battery hybrid projects, heralding a major change to the generation profile of large-scale PV.