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SwitchDin plots DER testing lab to help tackle clean energy transition
Australian energy management software company SwitchDin has announced it will build the Southern Hemisphere’s largest lab dedicated to researching and testing distributed energy resources at its headquarters in the New South Wales Hunter…
NSW to electrify entire communities in $8 million pilot program
The New South Wales government has announced an $8 million (USD 5.5 million) pilot program which will support the entire electrification of three communities across the state. It is anticipated the initiative will include the deployment of…
New code of conduct launched for ‘new energy tech’ retailers
A new code for retailers of ‘new energy tech’ products including rooftop solar, battery energy storage systems, electrical vehicle chargers and other emerging energy products and services has been introduced to raise consumer protection…
Solar installers left with ‘hand grenade’ from bloated manufacturer warranties
Data from renewable energy analyst SunWiz shows panels with 30-year performance warranties captured market share over 2022, with a similar trend occurring for 25-year product warranties. While founder Warwick Johnston tells pv magazine…
Grant guidelines published for $200 million community battery scheme
The Australian government is taking the next steps to roll out 400 batteries in neighbourhoods across the country as part of the $200 million (USD 134 million) Community Batteries for Household Solar program. December 19, 2022 David Carroll…
OpenSolar to boost online PV platform capability with $22 million injection
Australian software company OpenSolar plans to speed the development of its free online solar design and sales platform and drive customer expansion globally after securing a funding injection of more than $22 million (USD 15 million).…
Independent tool providing answers to complexities of home solar, storage launched
A free version of SunSPOT, a tool for tailored guidance on the ideal solar and battery set ups, has now been launched. Developed by APVI and UNSW, the online tool allows users to calculate size, cost and potential savings from…
Energy optimiser SolarEdge expands into full home solution
pv magazine: SolarEdge recently exhibited at the All-Energy conference in Melbourne. What’s the intel on how customer thinking has evolved over the past couple of years?Gavin Merchant: A lot of customers are interested in SolarEdge home…
600 Sydney social housing properties get solar lifeline amidst cost of living crisis
At least 600 disability and community housing residents in Sydney are set to receive a lifeline amidst the cost of living crisis in the shape of fully-funded solar systems. The residential solar PPA model of the Community Solar Program…
Globalised supply chains saved $103 billion in solar panel production costs
A new study has calculated that the globalised PV module supply chain has saved billions for PV installers in Germany, the US and China. It also found that if strong nationalistic policies that limit the free flow of talent and capital were…