Solar
For Installers, Solar

Solar PV for public housing: SA Gov call for tenders

The South Australian Government has released a call for tenders to provide solar panels for 400 housing trust homes across Adelaide.
For Installers, Solar

Tweeting? Make sure to follow this lot

We provide solar installers with a few ideas on who to follow on Twitter.
Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC)
Funding

CEFC and Palisade’s strategy to support $1 billion in renewable projects

The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) and Palisade Investment Partners (Palisade) have announced a new strategy aimed at accelerating the development of Australian renewable energy projects valued at $1 billion.
Indonesia 5GW
International, Projects, Solar Projects

Indonesia unveils 5 GW solar plan

Indonesia’s importance as a solar market looks set to grow following the announcement of a 5 GW goal at the Bali Clean Energy Forum.
International, Projects

Global power industry deals on the decline

Global Power Industry deals value declined to $610 Billion in 2015, says GlobalData.
Sun-Edison
Company Updates, Funding, International, Projects

Sun Edison to file for bankruptcy

Sun Edison is said to be close to filing for chapter 11 protection.
Smart Energy
Australia, Projects, Solar Projects

Smart energy for the Top End

QINOUS delivers 800 kW battery system to Aboriginal community in northern Australia.
For Installers, Solar

Solar installer profile – Astrid Herber

We meet Astrid Herber, commercial solar consultant and PV system designer, and part of the award-winning team at EnviroGroup in Melbourne.
Commercial, Policy, Renewables, Residential, Solar, Solar, State Policy

Warning to SA solar customers about hidden fees in electricity deals

The Essential Services Commission of South Australia (ESCoSA) has warned solar customers in the state to check the fine print in any deals being offered by electricity companies.
Commercial, For Installers, Solar

Big solar’s ascendancy: how ready is the Australian industry?

The large-scale solar industry is still relatively new in Australia, with only a handful of installations online, most notably the Nyngan (102 MW), Moree (56 MW), and Broken Hill (53 MW) solar farms. Many more utility-scale solar systems have been approved, and an indication of the boom to come is ARENA's release of 22 large-scale solar projects invited to apply for ARENA funding.