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Researchers put case for blockchain-based market of “energy neighbours”
A blockchain-enabled electricity market that would reward households for trading with local and trusted “energy neighbours” has been proposed by a team of researchers from Victoria and Queensland.
In a paper published in the May edition of…
New shingled PERC solar module from Hyundai
The South Korean manufacturer has brought, to Europe and Australia, its recently launched shingled PERC panel, with an output ranging from 460 to 480 W and an efficiency of up to 20.5%. The products come with a 25-year linear power output…
Date set for new solar inverter standards, with tighter controls to follow
New technical standards for inverters that control rooftop solar, battery storage devices and electric vehicle charging will come into effect in December, the Australian Energy Market Commission has ruled, with further and potentially…
Macquarie’s second renewable energy fund raises $2.5b for large-scale investment
Macquarie owned Green Investment Group’s Renewable Energy Fund 2 has far exceeded its own expectations by raising over AUD$2.5 billion in investment commitments for large-scale solar and wind projects all over the world, including…
Will the solar roof tile ever crack the mainstream market?
A roof in British Columbia with Ergosun solar roof tiles. Image: Ergosun
A Canada-based company called Ergosun caught One Step’s eye this week with a pitch to the Spanish market for its “ready to install” Integrated Solar Roof Tile – a…
Enphase inverters added to Ikea’s turnkey solar offer in Australia
The California-based energy technology company has announced that its microinverters have been selected for Solargain’s turnkey solar offerings in Australia, including the retailer’s offer in collaboration with the Swedish furniture giant.…
Ikea solar adds microinverter offering as Enphase partners with Solargain in Australia
US-based microinverter maker Enphase Energy has ramped up its presence in the Australian rooftop solar market, after forming a new partnership with major national PV retailer, Solargain.
Enphase said on Thursday that Solargain had selected…
Solar Juice signs 150MW inverter distribution deal with Sungrow
Australian rooftop PV distributor Solar Juice has inked a 150MW distribution agreement with the world’s largest pure-play inverter manufacturer, Sungrow.
Solar Juice, itself a major distributor of inverters in Australia, said the two…
Sungrow signs 150 MW distribution agreement with Solar Juice
The new deal with one of the leading solar wholesalers in Australia will make Sungrow’s suite of products available to a greater number of residential and commercial customers. July 29, 2020 Marija MaischChinese inverter maker Sungrow has…
New crack in solar ceiling as Victoria sweetens rooftop deal for landlords
The Victorian state government has sweetened its offer of discounted solar for the state’s rental households, with the addition of an interest-free loan program that would allow landlords to cut the upfront cost of installing a rooftop PV…