The latest news, views and projects from Australia’s solar energy industry, exploring technologies, policies and their impact on the broader energy industry
AGL signs MoU for solar recycling partnership
Sarah MacNamara, June 25, 2024, Company news, Electricity, News, Renewable Energy, Solar, Spotlight, 0AGL and Elecsome have announced that they will collaborate to undertake a feasibility study for a solar panel recycling...
Solar innovation encouraged with $100M challenge
Sarah MacNamara, June 25, 2024, Company news, Electricity, News, Renewable Energy, Solar, Spotlight, 0The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has launched its Solar ScaleUp Challenge to channel further innovation into the industry....
WA Indigenous renewables project receives environmental approval
Steph Barker, June 18, 2024, Batteries & Storage, News, Projects, Renewable Energy, Solar, Spotlight, Wind, 0Western Australia has processed the first project assessment as part of the State Government's Green Energy Approvals Initiative, granting...
Aus first indigenous-owned solar microgrid launched
Kody Cook, June 6, 2024, Electricity, News, Projects, Renewable Energy, Solar, Spotlight, 0The remote Northern Territory community of Marlinja is now home to Australia’s first-ever First Nations-owned, grid-connected solar microgrid. Located...
Shining a light on the future: a pathway for ultra low cost solar
Katie Livingston, May 23, 2024, Distributed Generation, Electricity, Features, Networks, Renewable Energy, Solar, Sponsored Editorial,Australia is known for its abundant sunshine, but harnessing this resource efficiently and cost-effectively is an ongoing challenge. We...
Contract awarded for Aus largest grid connected solar project
Kody Cook, May 22, 2024, Company news, Electricity, News, Projects, Renewable Energy, Solar, Spotlight, 0The Bulli Creek Solar Project – set to be Australia’s largest grid-connected solar farm – has selected an owner’s...
Vic Budget to deliver $38M electric hot water rebates
Steph Barker, May 13, 2024, News, Renewable Energy, Solar, Spotlight, 0The Solar Homes Program is the largest household renewable energy program of any state in Australia and is designed...
Horizon Power’s smart solar program expands to Broome awarded for Aus largest grid connected solar project
Steph Barker, May 7, 2024, News, Projects, Renewable Energy, Solar, Spotlight, 0The technology is designed to help thousands of customers access rooftop solar and energy bill savings. Horizon Power said...
Solar Vic unveils latest Notice to Market
Kody Cook, May 22, 2024, Company news, Electricity, News, Projects, Renewable Energy, Solar, Spotlight, 0The Bulli Creek Solar Project – set to be Australia’s largest grid-connected solar farm – has selected an owner’s...
ARENA to commence Solar Sunshot consultations
Steph Barker, April 24, 2024, News, Renewable Energy, Solar, Sponsored Editorial, Stakeholder Engagement, 0The $1 billion program outlines a pathway to the commercialisation of local solar PV innovation. The Australian Renewable Energy...
Horizon Power delivers rooftop solar project at Derby Regional Hospital
Steph Barker, April 22, 2024, News, Projects, Renewable Energy, Solar, Spotlight, 0The 910 panel, 364kW rooftop solar photovoltaic system has been switched on at the Kimberley hospital. The system is...
Contract awarded for Nhill renewable facility construction
Steph Barker, May 6, 2024, Company news, News, Projects, Renewable Energy, Solar, Spotlight, 0Construction of the GWMWater-owned solar farm is expected to commence in May 2024. GWMWater has awarded a contract to...