A powerful partnership offers better energy monitoring for Australia
As the Australian distributor for Smappee’s cloud-based energy monitoring and smart control solutions, Vista Power Technologies is pleased to partner with Your Energy Partner – one of the country’s leading solar brokers – as an Approved Smappee Solution Provider. “Your Energy Partner went over all the monitoring products in the market to look at what […]
South Australia implements new grid stability measures
The State Government of South Australia has contributed $10 million in funding towards a voltage management system that will enable the state to disconnect solar panel systems from the main electricity grid, with the intention of stopping instability and blackouts. In a recent statement, State Minister for Energy and Mining Dan van Holst Pellekaan said […]
Back to basics: How solar panels work
There’s a lot of buzz about solar energy lately, but it’s easy to forget what they even do. As Australia’s state governments continue to roll out initiatives, stimulus packages and support towards renewables, now’s the best time to take up these alternatives as a way to combat climbing electricity bills. But how exactly does your […]
NT looks to transition electricity market to solar
As states across Australia continue to embrace their commitments to renewable energy, the Northern Territory is following suit with its Reform Program, which will see the electricity market move towards cleaner sources like solar. Recently announced by the NT Government, the Electricity Market Priority Reform Program will amend crucial parts of the industry’s supply by […]
Five years in a row: REC Group Top Performer in PV Module Reliability Scorecard by DNV GL
Munich, Germany, June 3, 2020 – REC Group, an international pioneering solar panel manufacturer with Scandinavian roots, has again been named a “Top Performer 2020” in the annual PV Module Reliability Scorecard by PV Evolution Labs (PVEL) and DNV GL. According to PVEL, they are the leading reliability and performance testing lab for downstream solar project developers, financiers, […]
Woolworths celebrates its 100th solar energy instalment
Something a little different is hitting the headlines today with Woolworths unveiling its solar panel system on its Orange store in NSW, positioned across the rooftop in the shape of the company’s logo. This comes as a celebration of its 100th installation across its supermarkets nation-wide. An impressive panel lineup…with a twist Featuring 357 panels […]
Ikea’s turnkey solar panel system now available in Australia
Ikea’s highly anticipated home solar systems have finally arrived in Australia – the first country to receive this market first outside of Europe. Now, consumers can buy a full suite kit from Ikea’s website, as the company’s partnership with Solargain looks to bring solar to Aussie rooftops. Known as Solstrale, the new offer was created […]
Momentum Energy: Aussie, Aussie, Aussie as oi, oi, oi.
As we look for ways to support Australian businesses, it’s not a bad time to think about switching to an Aussie power company. It might even save you a buck or two. We happen to know a great all-Australian energy company retailing electricity in Victoria, New South Wales, South Australia and Queensland – and gas, for customers in Victoria. Momentum Energy is Aussie-owned and operated, with call centres in Melbourne and Hobart. That means they’re not affected by what […]
An Australian business rethinking solar to offer Australians a better deal
DC Power Co was made for solar households. Launched in 2018, the vision for a renewable future was shared by over 12,000 Australian investors who backed us in the world’s largest equity crowdfunding launch of a business. Our mission is to put households in control and create a more reliable, renewable energy supply for the […]
Powerwave: Australia Backed Solar Brand
Powerwave is a 100% Australian-owned, independent solar brand backed by Tradezone – Australia’s largest online electrical wholesaler. Both organisations are part of the Kingston Group of Companies with a Head Office on the Gold Coast. Powerwave is the culmination of over 35 years of business and product evolution by the Kingston Group. Offering solar power […]