Solar Smarts
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A Hail Mary for commercial solar
Solar power accounts for much of Australia’s energy generation. Sean Carroll looks at emerging technologies that help commercial solar farms protect their investment. Rooftop solar panels ... -
AS/NZS 4777: The disrupter of distribution networks?
The latest solar inverter installation standard has been released. Phil Kreveld looks at what the changes are and what it means for electricians. That question won’t ... -
Solar power export is rapidly becoming a no-no
It was inevitable that rooftop solar power export would be limited given the national expansion of solar capacity is equaling that of large-scale generation. Phil Kreveld ... -
CSIRO solar venture nets record seed funding
FPR Energy, a recent venture from CSIRO, has secured $15 million in seed funding to commercialise the next solar thermal technology that will help reduce industrial ... -
Hectares of empty factory and warehouse rooftops are the solution to renewables expansion
A major barrier to renewable energy expansion in Australia is the strong opposition from rural communities who fear the takeover of arable land by solar farms, ... -
A comprehensive guide to accessing roofs and installing solar
Australians are increasingly installing solar panels and there’s a huge push to get more installers on roofs. K2’s Ian Ross looks at everything needed to safety ... -
CSIRO opens printed PV facility
The CSIRO has opened a $6.8 million facility in Clayton, VIC dedicated to taking its printed flexible solar technology out of the lab and helping meet ... -
More solar electrons with Aussie ingenuity
Solar panel manufacturing has nearly all left Australian shores. Phil Kreveld looks into a local innovation that could bring the technology back to home soil. It ... -
Trinasolar produces the first recycled c-Si module
Trinasolar, a leading global supplier of photovoltaic and energy storage solutions, has produced the first recycled c-Si module, making a significant breakthrough in sustainability. The Recycled c-Si ... -
DNV launches service to address solar panel hail damage
DNV has launched a service to provide photovoltaic (PV) developers with actionable, verified assessments of large hail risk across North America. The company has partnered with ...
