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Singapore’s Vena Energy begins 150MWh Qld storage project

by EcoGen Editor | Jan 29, 2020 | Australia, For Installers, Projects, Renewables, Solar, Solar, Solar Projects, Storage | 0 |

Vena Energy Australia will build, own and maintain the BESS while energy retailer AGL will have full operational dispatch rights under a 15-year agreement between the two companies.

Brighter than ever: SunWiz looks back at 2019

by EcoGen Editor | Jan 23, 2020 | Australia, Commercial, For Consumers, For Installers, Projects, Renewable Energy Target, Renewables, Residential, Solar, Solar, Solar Projects | 0 |

For solar systems up to 100kW, 2.13GW of capacity was added in 2019 … more than twice the volume of 2017 and three times the 2016 result.

Risk assessments and the new battery standard

by Net Maintain | Jan 14, 2020 | Commercial, For Installers, Policy, Renewables, Solar, Storage | 0 |

The new battery standard requires a thorough risk assessment process. The CEC’s James Patterson explains why this is important and what installers must do to comply with the standard.

The apprentice with 40 years in solar

by Net Maintain | Jan 14, 2020 | Commercial, For Installers, Renewables, Solar | 0 |

EnviroGroup managing director Mick Harris has seen solar grow fast and strong since he installed his first system in 1980.

Race to the sun … tips for selling solar online

by EcoGen Editor | Dec 16, 2019 | For Installers, Renewables, Solar, Solar | 0 |

A web developer focused on the solar industry shares some tips about how to stand out in a crowded market.

Doing the megawatt foxtrot … Australia’s top C&I solar companies look back on 2019

by EcoGen Editor | Dec 16, 2019 | Comment, Commercial, For Installers, Interviews, Renewables, Solar, Solar, Solar Projects, Storage | 0 |

Very big solar systems come with many more challenges than the residential variety, and business in the commercial and industrial PV world is competitive. Australia’s two largest C&I solar companies take EcoGeneration through the ins and outs.

Hanwha Q Cells tilts towards commercial solar

by EcoGen Editor | Nov 18, 2019 | For Installers, Solar | 0 |

Satisfied after the release of its Q.Home range, Hanwha Q Cells Australia is ready to make its move into commercial solar.

Understanding the new battery installation standard

by EcoGen Editor | Nov 14, 2019 | For Installers, Solar | 0 |

The new battery standard marks an important point for the industry. James Patterson explains how to use it and how it applies to the various technologies.

‘Reliable systems in extreme locations’ … this installer’s been all around the world

by EcoGen Editor | Nov 14, 2019 | For Installers, Renewables, Solar, Solar, Storage | 0 |

Peter McKernan has installed systems in parts of the planet where solar and storage change lives.

Take it to vertical … the story behind a CEC Solar Awards winner

by EcoGen Editor | Nov 14, 2019 | For Consumers, For Installers, Renewables, Residential, Solar, Solar, Solar Projects, Storage | 0 |

A cool-looking house in central Sydney makes the most of the often-overlooked elegance of solar modules. Will the fashion catch on?

Trina heads into 2020 with hopes on 166mm wafer, tracking efficiencies and all-in-one project offer

by EcoGen Editor | Nov 13, 2019 | Commercial, For Installers, Residential, Solar | 0 |

Chinese solar firm Trina has launched a 166mm wafer it says will see output of 445-450W for a 72-cell panel compared with 405-410W for a 72-cell panel using a 158.75mm wafer.