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US installs record 2.7GW of solar in first quarter of 2019
United States experiences best first quarter ever for new solar installations over first three months of 2019, installing a record 2.7GW of new capacity.
Joshua S Hill

Jun 19, 2019

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Australia’s hottest rooftop solar suburbs – and the millions still missing out
Clean Energy Council reveals which Australian suburbs are embracing rooftop solar the most enthusiastically, while a separate report reminds us that apartment dwellers are still missing the party.
Sophie Vorrath

Apr 21, 2019

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Victorian government backs push for solar on all new-build homes
Vic govt unveils $2.18m plan to partner with land developers and home builders to supply zero net carbon homes – rooftop solar included – around Melbourne.
Sophie Vorrath

Mar 27, 2018

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Battery storage? Australia’s rooftop solar boom has only just begun
The buzz might be about batteries, but the mass adoption of solar PV by Australian homes – and the efficient use of this asset – has only just begun, as prices reach levels that appeal to the late majority, and as early adopters look to upsize their systems.
Sophie Vorrath

Oct 17, 2017

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Other Good Stuff

Solarcentury and IKEA launch residential home battery in UK
The new product, available to U.K. online customers, will retail from £3,000 for a standalone battery, or from £6,925 for the solar panel-plus-battery package.
Ian Clover

Aug 3, 2017

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One-quarter of Australian homes now have solar
Roy Morgan research shows almost one in four Australian households own solar panels – almost one-third in South Australia.
Sophie Vorrath

Jul 6, 2017

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Australia rooftop solar market remains static with 56MW installed in April
Rooftop solar installations in Australia remained static in April with a total of 56MW installed for the month – 11% less than this time last year.
Warwick Johnston

May 11, 2016

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Solar and storage could be standard for new housing estates: ARENA
Ground-breaking residential solar plus storage trial launched in WA, using approach ARENA chief says could become standard practice for new housing estates.
Sophie Vorrath

Apr 13, 2016

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Qld energy minister says rooftop solar will soon be biggest generator
Rooftop solar could soon beat coal as Queensland’s biggest electricity generator, says energy minister Mark Bailey, making the state a template for battery storage uptake.
Giles Parkinson

Feb 19, 2016

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Poll finds majority would support party proposing solar on every rooftop
Poll finds most Australians would favor parties who promoted maximum uptake of rooftop solar and battery storage, and strong commitment to large-scale solar and wind.
Sophie Vorrath

Feb 15, 2016

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Australian solar PV market charts worst start to year since 2012
January 2016 marks worst start to year for solar PV in Australia since 2012, with volumes down across almost all states and system sizes.
Sophie Vorrath

Feb 15, 2016

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Residential solar passes grid parity in 20 US states, to reach 42 by 2020
California, Hawaii and Massachusetts lead the nation for the economic competitiveness of solar PV.
Christian Roselund

Feb 11, 2016

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