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Renewables

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.
Rachel Williamson

Mar 13, 2026

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Renewables

Is the solar price plunge over? PV panel costs tipped to edge up in 2026
Solar panel price rises are in the offing in 2026 for large scale solar as changes in China begin to bite.
Rachel Williamson

Nov 7, 2025

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Solar

Shipping blues: Solar PV price crunch drives shift to lower-cost suppliers
Australia’s solar market is seeing a significant shake-up of top-selling inverter and panel brands, as retailers struggle against multiple pricing pressure points.
Sophie Vorrath

Aug 17, 2021

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Solar

Australia’s first solar panel recycling facility to be established in Adelaide
Australia’s first dedicated solar panel recycling company has locked in plans to develop its first processing facility in South Australia.
Sophie Vorrath

Feb 9, 2021

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Solar

Improper solar module disposal is a problem – but not a risk to human health
International Energy Agency-led study finds “worst-case scenario” of improper disposal of used solar panels would present no significant risk to human health. But don’t do it!
Sophie Vorrath

Aug 7, 2020

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Electric Vehicles

Solar inverter and EV charger trial saves thousands driving on sunshine
Six-month trial using new two-in-one solar inverter and EV charger shows massive savings of $7,000 to be had from driving on sunshine.
Bridie Schmidt

Apr 1, 2020

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Renewables

Solar and wind industries brace for impact from China coronavirus
Australia solar companies warned of product delivery delays as solar and wind sectors brace for impact from China coronavirus.
Giles Parkinson

Feb 5, 2020

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Solar

Jinko Solar plans PV module shipments of 20GW in 2020
Jinko Solar bolsters strong Q3 earnings result with bullish forecast of solar panel shipments between 18-20GW in 2020.
Joshua S Hill

Nov 21, 2019

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Solar

“Sun King” returns to solar market with ultra light panels on Maritime Museum
“Sun King” Dr Shi Zhengrong returns to launch solar project in Sydney using panels achieving stunning reductions in weight and thickness.
Michael Mazengarb

Aug 14, 2019

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Solar

How to avoid the looming waste crisis from Australia’s solar energy boom
What happens to solar panels and batteries at the end of their life? Australia’s booming residential PV and storage market means this a problem we have to solve.
The Conversation

Jun 18, 2019

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Solar

Solar overboard: PV panels sunk in NSW shipping spill
A container-load of solar panels was among those lost at sea in shipping mishap off the NSW coast.
Sophie Vorrath

Jun 8, 2018

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CleanTech Bites

Hyundai jumps back into booming Australian solar market
Hyundai Heavy Industries re-enters Australian solar market, with $70m vote of confidence in residential and commercial rooftop solar boom.
Sophie Vorrath

May 28, 2018

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