Victoria Announces Solar Rebate Expansion: “Cutting Home and Business Energy Bills”
The Victorian Government has announced an expansion to its Solar Homes and Solar for Business Programs as the state looks to halve emissions over the next decade. Under the expanded schemes, Victorian households and small businesses will have greater access to various rebates and loans that will ultimately save them on their energy bills. In […]
Open Homes Australia: A Net Zero “Entertainer’s Delight” in Pottsville, NSW
We’ve all heard of a “builder’s own home” – you expect maximised quality, detailing and multiple extras that an industry insider would instinctively add to their home because, well…why not? But what about a “solar expert’s own home”? In this week’s episode of Open Homes Australia (OHA), we get to see firsthand all the bells […]
Sydney Scientists to Power Tesla with Printed Solar Panels
In September, a team of scientists from the University of Newcastle will take to the road in an off-grid Tesla powered by 18 printed solar panels. The Charge Around Australia project is a 15,100km journey around the coast of Australia demonstrating that printed solar technology can be used to generate renewable energy for off-grid electric […]
REC Group’s Integrated Solar Manufacturing Complex In Singapore Continues To Lead The Way
As supply chain challenges continue to develop around the world, REC is grateful for its consistent and reliable connection to the Singapore manufacturing facility. REC Group’s integrated solar production facility in Tuas officially opened in 2010 and has since become one of the world’s largest solar manufacturing complexes. As Singapore continues to lead the way […]
Longi Solar on Open Homes Australia: Cutting Costs and Carbon
While installing solar is a sure-fire way to cut your electricity costs, not everyone is motivated by the cash-saving benefits. For some, it’s about being less dependant on their energy company, and for others, it’s about doing their bit to help the environment. In this week’s episode of Open Homes Australia (OHA), we meet Jim, […]
Do Solar Panels Need Direct Sunlight? The Truth About Solar Panel Performance On Cloudy Days
Autumn is here and Winter is on its way. As the days get shorter and the weather starts to cool down, we’re starting to see fewer sunny days. This can be concerning for people who are thinking about installing solar panels for your home in Australia, as they may wonder if their solar panels will […]
REC Group Offers Even Greater Power With TwinPeak 4
REC Group’s extensive experience and continuous innovation in solar technology lead to the development of the Twin Peak 4 Series in 2021, REC’s fourth generation of award-winning premium solar panels. The panels include multiple new advancements which are suitable for residential, commercial, and industrial installations worldwide. Award-winning technologies TwinPeak 4 panels feature REC’s awarded half-cut […]
9Life’s Renovate or Rebuild Wins Banksia Sustainability Award
If there was ever any doubt that the team behind Renovate or Rebuild are serious about making sustainability mainstream, then winning a prestigious Banksia Sustainability Award should put that to rest. The Blue Tribe Company, the brainchild behind the hit TV show, was awarded the Communications For Impact award, beating out some stiff competition including […]
SunPower Solar Panels Banish ‘Bill Shock’ on Open Homes Australia
So you’ve found your dream home and everything seems perfect… but then you get your first quarterly energy bill. Did someone say ‘bill shock‘? In this week’s episode of Open Homes Australia, The Block fan-favourite Jesse Raeburn meets a family who solved their bill shock dilemma with a SunPower Maxeon solar system and energy storage […]
Epuron Reveals Expansion Plans for Burrendong Wind Farm Proposal
A major wind farm development in central west New South Wales is set to become even bigger, with developer Epuron revealing expansion plans for the proposal. The Burrendong Wind Farm proposal, initially a 400MW project, will be scaled up to incorporate additional wind turbine locations on adjacent land. This will bring the farm’s total output […]
