The key to managing the booming installations of rooftop solar, battery storage and EVs is find out what lies behind the meter in South Australian homes.
Rooftop PV
AEMC delays decision on controversial tax on rooftop solar exports
AEMC extends the consultation window for contentious plan to allow network charges on homes connecting solar and storage to the grid.
Australia hits 50pct renewables again, despite shut down of seven solar farms
Australia’s main grid reaches more than 50 per cent renewables share on Tuesday, despite closure of seven solar farms and a major wind farm for grid maintenance.
Why the best solar tariffs are not always best option for solar households
Queensland Competition Authority urges solar households to compare electricity retailers, saying the best feed-in tariffs may not lead to the lowest bills.
Q Cells unveils new “made for Australia” solar panel
Q Cells launches 350-360W Q.MAXX-G2 solar module “custom made for Australia’s harsh conditions,” with 15-year product warranty, and 25-year performance warranty.
Google and Total join forces to map rooftop solar potential
French oil and gas supermajor teams with Google Cloud to develop ‘Solar Mapper’, a digital tool that uses satellite imagery and AI to mine the solar potential of houses.
“Checkerboard” solar cell design could boost output and make panels much cheaper
UK researchers find that designing solar cells with checkerboard lines could increase their ability to absorb light by 125% and reduce costs.
Solar meets 100 per cent of South Australia demand for first time
Solar power met 100 per cent of South Australia’s demand on Sunday for the first time. It won’t be the last.
How “flexible exports” could convince more big energy users to install rooftop solar
An Energy Queensland network trial focusing on accommodating more, and smarter commercial solar has quietly shown the way on how it may work for consumers.
Graph of the Day: The states enjoying record installations of rooftop solar
“Amazing.” Rooftop solar installations are surging to record levels in most states, pointing to a 3GW number for the whole year.
